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What to See in Palma de Mallorca
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Overview
Neighborhoods
Old Town of Palma
Facing the sea, it's a Gothic ensemble of narrow streets, old houses with pretty patios, churches, and historic palaces. The whole area is dominated by the city's magnificent cathedral.
Facing the sea, it's a Gothic ensemble of narrow streets, old houses with pretty patios, churches, and historic palaces. The whole area is dominated by the city's magnificent cathedral.
Sites, Monuments, and Architectural Ensembles
Arab Baths of Palma
This is the last testament to the Muslim presence in Palma. It features a dome supported by eight columns.
This is the last testament to the Muslim presence in Palma. It features a dome supported by eight columns.
Bellver Castle
Perched on its hill, Bellver Castle lives up to its name by offering a beautiful view over Palma Bay. It is unique for its circular shape and for having served as a prison after being the summer residence of the kings of Majorca.
Perched on its hill, Bellver Castle lives up to its name by offering a beautiful view over Palma Bay. It is unique for its circular shape and for having served as a prison after being the summer residence of the kings of Majorca.
Royal Palace of Almudaina
This is a former Muslim castle that became the residence of the monarchs of Majorca in the 13th century. The interior houses beautiful tapestries.
This is a former Muslim castle that became the residence of the monarchs of Majorca in the 13th century. The interior houses beautiful tapestries.
Sa Llotja
Also known as the "Palma Exchange". It is one of the masterpieces of Gothic architecture in Majorca. Built in 1420, it was originally the island's merchants' exchange.
Also known as the "Palma Exchange". It is one of the masterpieces of Gothic architecture in Majorca. Built in 1420, it was originally the island's merchants' exchange.
Religious Buildings
Sant Francesc Basilica
This is a lovely cloister and a basilica blending Gothic and Renaissance styles. Construction began as early as the 13th century.
This is a lovely cloister and a basilica blending Gothic and Renaissance styles. Construction began as early as the 13th century.
Palma Cathedral
Dating from the 14th century, this Gothic-style building is impressive in size. It overlooks the seafront and serves as a city landmark. The diocesan museum is located right next door.
Dating from the 14th century, this Gothic-style building is impressive in size. It overlooks the seafront and serves as a city landmark. The diocesan museum is located right next door.
Museums
Pilar and Joan Miró Foundation
Established at the initiative of painter Joan Miró and his wife to provide the city with a cultural and artistic centre, this museum houses 6,000 works by the artist, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, and other documents.
Established at the initiative of painter Joan Miró and his wife to provide the city with a cultural and artistic centre, this museum houses 6,000 works by the artist, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, and other documents.
Juan March Museum-Foundation
A collection of 70 20th-century works featuring pieces by iconic Spanish artists such as Picasso, Miró, Dalí, and Juan Gris.
A collection of 70 20th-century works featuring pieces by iconic Spanish artists such as Picasso, Miró, Dalí, and Juan Gris.
Poble Espanyol in Palma
West of Palma. It’s an open-air museum showcasing the most characteristic houses of Spain, along with certain monuments and the country’s main Roman buildings.
West of Palma. It’s an open-air museum showcasing the most characteristic houses of Spain, along with certain monuments and the country’s main Roman buildings.
In the Surrounding Area
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Must-see & highly recommended
Old Town of Palma
★★★★ Facing the sea, it's a Gothic ensemble of narrow streets, old houses with pretty patios, churches, and historic palaces. The whole area is…
Recommended
Palma Cathedral
★★★ Dating from the 14th century, this Gothic-style building is impressive in size. It overlooks the seafront and serves as a city landmark…
Worth a look / Other
Bellver Castle
★★ Perched on its hill, Bellver Castle lives up to its name by offering a beautiful view over Palma Bay. It is unique for its circular shape…
Royal Palace of Almudaina
★★ This is a former Muslim castle that became the residence of the monarchs of Majorca in the 13th century. The interior houses beautiful…
Poble Espanyol in Palma
★★ West of Palma. It’s an open-air museum showcasing the most characteristic houses of Spain, along with certain monuments and the…
Arab Baths of Palma
★ This is the last testament to the Muslim presence in Palma. It features a dome supported by eight columns.
Sant Francesc Basilica
★ This is a lovely cloister and a basilica blending Gothic and Renaissance styles. Construction began as early as the 13th century.
Pilar and Joan Miró Foundation
★ Established at the initiative of painter Joan Miró and his wife to provide the city with a cultural and artistic centre, this museum houses…
Juan March Museum-Foundation
★ A collection of 70 20th-century works featuring pieces by iconic Spanish artists such as Picasso, Miró, Dalí, and Juan Gris.
Sa Llotja
★ Also known as the "Palma Exchange". It is one of the masterpieces of Gothic architecture in Majorca. Built in 1420, it was originally the…