Rows of identical buildings stand before you. This is Son Rullan a neighborhood in Palma de Mallorca. These buildings aren’t just houses. They are echoes of a military past.
Son Rullan was once Colonia Militar Son Rullan a residential area for soldiers. Imagine soldiers and their families living here. About 116 of these single-story houses remain. They were built between 1949 and 1950. A school and an institute for military children also stood here. Part of the Air Force’s Son Rullan 241 barracks was nearby. It was close to Son Bonet airfield.
In 1999 the barracks were demolished. The area was transformed into the Son Rullan you see today. New homes rose. A primary care center opened its doors. A park provides a welcome green space for residents. The transformation shows a change from military life to a vibrant civilian neighborhood.
The railway line cuts through Son Rullan. Nearby are the Mallorca Rail Services workshops. A nearby metro stop is Virgen de Lluch. Buses 3 and 34 offer transportation. The area has numerous public and private schools. Son Rullan also has a high school. The area has grown from a military base to a thriving residential neighborhood.
Today Son Rullan is a busy place. It’s a neighborhood that blends history and modern life. The architecture echoes its past. The activity of daily life demonstrates its present vibrancy. You’re experiencing this unique mix of history and present.