Palma Key Attractions
Dominating the waterfront, Palma's majestic sandstone cathedral is one of the largest and most beautiful gothic cathedrals in the world. The interior is also impressive for its sheer size and proportions, and contains many striking features by Catalan architect Antonio Gaudí who remodelled the church in the early 20th century.
Carrer de Palau Reial 29
Tel: (971) 723 130.
Palau Reial de l'Almudaina (Royal Palace of the Citadel)
There has been a palace here, rising out of the city's defensive walls on the seafront, ever since the Muslim governors built their alcázar here shortly after the Arab Conquest in 902. Today, with its remarkable blend of gothic and Moorish architecture, it bears witness to the centuries of conflict here between the Moors and the Christians.
Carrer de Palau Reial
Tel: (971) 214 134.
Es Baluard Museum d'Art Modern I Contemporani (Es Baluard Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art)
Palma's dazzling museum of modern and contemporary art and sculpture contains works by such celebrated artists as Cézanne, Matisse, Dalí and Picasso, together with a remarkable collection of Balearic paintings by both local and foreign artists.
Plaça Porta Santa Catalina 10
Tel: (971) 908 200.
Website: www.esbaluard.org
The Seafront and Port
The city's lengthy seafront illustrates Mallorca's long-standing love affair with the sea, with everything from tiny traditional fishing boats to super-yachts, naval vessels and massive cruise liners. Here too, at the eastern end are La Llotja (Maritime Exchange) and the galleried Consulat del Mar (Sea Tribunal) - grand historic buildings recalling Palma's Renaissance maritime heyday.
Passeig Maritím
Castell de Bellver (Bellver Castle)
Spain's only circular castle is so well preserved that it is hard to believe it was constructed over 700 years ago as a royal palace. Since then it has been used as a military prison and a mint. It now contains a local history museum and affords a truly bell ver (beautiful view) of Palma Bay from its rooftop.
Carrer Camilo José Cela 17, Parc Bellver
Tel: (971) 730 657.
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