The old town of Palma de Mallorca captivates with its Mediterranean flair at any time of the year. Magnificent City palaces and Gothic religious buildings line the streets.

The charming mix of Spanish, Catalan and Arab influences is evident in the Palma Old Town Visible everywhere. In the upper city – the historic district Casco Antiguo – you will find most of the sights. Encircled by the cathedral and the royal palace, almost all the highlights of the car-free city center can be explored on foot. Start your tour of Palma’s old town by going to the Cathedral La Seu. Where the heart of the Majorcan capital beats, it fascinates A landmark of the Balearic island with its colorful stained-glass windows.

Where most tourists go

After the groundbreaking in 1230, the construction of the cathedral took a whole 400 years. Today, the impressive bishop's seat one of the most coveted photo opportunities on a trip to Mallorca. In one of the largest churches in Spain, you can They during a guided tour of the roofs of the Old Town Palm Look up. With 44 meters in height, the mighty nave surpasses many sacred buildings in Europe. A breathtaking rosette window on the east side is unique worldwide. The nearly eleven-meter diameter is skillfully combined from 1,200 pieces of glass to form ornaments and patterns. The walls of the building once extended to the sea. Since the 1960s, the Parc de la Mar has been located beneath the cathedral, where you can spend the summer at open-air events.

Experience magical moments in the cathedral

Inside 61 stained-glass windows create a captivating atmosphere. Especially in the morning light, the church interior with its world’s narrowest spire shines through. fascinating masterpiece of Gothic architecture in The old town of Palma. For the islanders, the play of colors in their cathedral is a wonder of light. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí made structural changes. He removed the Baroque elements and improved the acoustics. An expression of his skill is an illuminated canopy designed in the shape of a crown of thorns. In the Saint-Peters Church, the local artist Michel Barceló created a three-part altar made of 15 tons of ceramics. On the occasion of the inauguration in 2007, the Spanish royal couple, which has its official residence right next to it in the old town of Palma, came.

Guest at the Royal Palace of Palma

Opposite the Cathedral of La Seu is the Palacio de la Almadaina, The Mallorcan residence of the Spanish Crown. The palace is not always open to the public. In the museum area you can take part in a guided tour. During the tour through the collection of carpets and paintings, you have a wonderful view of the Royal Garden S’Hort del Rei. Except during Easter and during the summer holidays, the Marivent Gardens are open to visitors all year round. Among the old trees, you escape the summer heat in the middle of the old town of Palma. The northern entrance is adorned with a bronze sculpture by the Spanish artist Joan Miró, who spent his last years in Palma. In the south of the park area, there used to be a boat landing at the Arc de la Drassana Musulmana. Today, black swans have found a new habitat here.

Continue your stroll through the old town

Not far away The Cathedral of La Seu is reminiscent of a religious building when you first see the La Llotja, a market for sea trade. The building was built after architect Guillem Sagrera had contributed to the construction of the cathedral in the old town of Palma. In the Museu Palau March you can follow in the footsteps of the former owner Juan March. The banker and multimillionaire commissioned the noble palace with its exquisite furnishings in 1939. In the Bishop's Palace, the Diocesan Museum offers many interesting exhibits. Two streets away you will see one of the most beautiful exhibitions in Palma. In the Renaissance palace Can Aiamans, the Museu de Mallorca provides interesting insights into the Art from the Moorish beginnings to the 20th century.

All Near the Arab Baths, the Banys Àrabs is considered an insider tip. A beautiful garden invites you to dream in front of the Arab Baths. The Basilica Sant Francesc also boasts a precious rosette window. Mallorca’s most important church delights with its Gothic cloister and Baroque altar. Facades from the Modernisme era greet you on Placa Marquès del Palmer. The lively atmosphere on Placa Major in the old town of Palma is enjoyed by tourists. A staircase at the theater leads you to the lower town with many buildings inspired by Gaudí, where the most photographed bakery on the island is located. The Forn d’es Teatre with its elaborate Jugendstil decoration is a real attraction for visitors. In front of Palma's Town Hall on Placa Court, you can admire a 600-year-old olive tree.

What Palmas Old Town has to offer

Around the Placa Major, shopping enthusiasts in the pedestrian zone Calle Mayor de Triana encounter boutiques selling fashion, jewelry, and shoes. In the old town of Palma, cozy cafes invite you to take a break. The variety of restaurants is endless. from the tapas bar to the fine dining restaurant With a prize-winning chef. On the Placa Olivar, Palma’s largest market hall is located. In the Mercat de l’Olivar, you can immerse yourself in Mallorcan life up close. Throughout the year, spectacular celebrations with fireworks take place in Palma’s old town. The cathedral becomes a magnificent backdrop. There, an extraordinary song that was declared an intangible UNESCO World Heritage Site at midnight Mass on Christmas Eve at 11 p.m. is heard. The Christmas lights in Passeig del Born are a special experience. From late November to early January, the largest Christmas market in Palma opens in the center of the city. Christmas Market of Mallorca.

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