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Palma Majorca Attractions
La Seu Cathedral
Carrer Palau Reial
Palma’s impressive Roman Catholic cathedral exudes grandeur with its ornate and elaborate design coupled with its dominating size. Building began on the structure in 1230 after James I of Aragon conquered the land, although the work wasn’t completed for the best part of 400 years. Like with so many of Spain’s cathedrals La Seu was symbolically built on the remains of a former mosque. The cathedral’s dimensions cover 121 metres in length and 55 metres in width, while the highest point of the bell tower reaches 52 metres into the sky.
Almudaina Palace
Carrer Palau Reial
During his rule of the island the Banu Ganiya lived in this attractive palace which takes up a position near to the cathedral and the port. The Muslim building was transformed towards the beginning of the 14th century after James II of Aragon decided he could use it as his summer home.
Bellver Castle
Today Bellver Castle is one of the island’s most popular tourist attractions, but in days gone by it has been a royal residence, a double-moated fortress and a prison. Bellver means ‘beautiful view’ and this is definitely a fitting name for this building which is situated on a hilltop having been built towards the beginning of the 14th century.
La Llotja
Plaza de la Llotja
La Llotja served as a merchant’s exchange back in the 15th century. The building itself is yet another of the city’s impressive architectural gems with its turrets, figures and pillars.
Arab Baths
Carrer Serra, 7
In the old part of the city is the only fully remaining Moorish structure – the Arab Baths. The Baths stem from the 10th century and feature 25 sunlight shafts, 12 unique pillars and a semi-spherical dome.
Museum of Contemporary Spanish Art
Carrer Sant Miquel, 11
The Museum brings together works by famous Spanish artists throughout the 20th century, having opened in 1997. Visitors will find works by Picasso, Dali and Miro among others.
Poble Espanyol
Carrer Poble Espanyol, s/n
The Poble Espanyol is a replication of some of Spain’s buildings from other cities such as Madrid, Cordoba and Toledo. There is an array of different types of architecture from throughout the ages, as well as many different buildings and houses.
Museu de Mallorca
Carrer Portella, 5
Set in a 17th century palace the Museum is said to be one of islands most important. It displays exhibits from years gone by which tell something of the city’s, and indeed the island’s, past.