Since its restoration, L'Almudaina Royal Palace has become a mandatory stopover for all visitors to the city of Palma, which can be seen from its privileged position overlooking the bay and the city.
L'Almudaina, which in Arabic means "citadel" or "last fortress", is a notably defensive building whose walls sum up the history of the Balearic Islands and which was always the official headquarters of the political powers, because of its privileged location overlooking the bay and the city.
All of the civilisations and cultures that have passed through the Islands have left their mark on L'Almudaina Royal Palace. Thus, the building has we know it today has received the imprint of the great Muslim constructions in the 10th and 12th centuries, as well as the Christian transformations in the 13th century. In 1963, the Spanish National Heritage authorities began work on restoring the Palace, with a view to reinstating the 14th century castle that Jaime II used for the King's Court and refurbishing it again as a royal residence.
Inside the building, the highlights are the gothic chapel of St. Ann with its Romanesque doorway, the Queen's courtyard and the Homage tower crowned by an angel, where the remains of Roman and Arabic constructions may be seen. The palace is surrounded by the famous King's garden, which overlook the bay walls, with stairs that gives access to the cathedral.
The municipality of Palma de Mallorca has a surface area of around 22 million hectares and is bordered by the municipalities of Calvià, Puigpunyent, Esporles, Valldemossa, Bunyola, Marratxí, Santa Eugènia, Algaida, Llucmajor and the sea. The sub-archipelago of Cabrera, which consists of the islands of Cabrera, Conejera, Estells, Imperial, Rodona, Foradada, Plana, Pobra and other smaller islands, belongs to the municipality of Palma. The population was almost 340,000 people in the census taken on 1 January 2000. Palma de Mallorca has a Mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature of 17ºC.
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The city of Palma is located on the island of Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands. Its geographic location is: 3º east longitude and 39º north latitude.
La Lonja (Medieval Exchange)
Now an exhibition venue, this is a good example of civil gothic architecture from the 15th century.
La Seu Cathedral
Considered to be one of the jewels of Gothic art, it is located in the old quarter of the city of Palma, above the old walls, reflecting the tranquil waters of the bay. Its interior consists of three naves, the largest of which houses what is known as the Trinity Chapel, where Kings Jaime II and Jaime III are buried.
The Consulate of the Sea
This if a 16th century building in which trade in this part of the Mediterranean was regulated.
City Hall
Located on the central Plaza de Cort, in the heart of Palma de Mallorca. Construction began in the 16th century and the main façade in the Baroque style includes wooden eaves and a balcony with seven large windows.
Arabic baths
Built in the 11th century, this is one of the few Arabic monuments to have been conserved in Palma.
Mallorca Museum
Its rooms contain collections of prehistoric objects, pre-Roman, Roman and Muslim archaeology, medieval, renaissance and baroque art and some contemporary objects.
Bellver Castle
15th century construction located three kilometres from the city's historical quarter, overlooking Palma Bay. Designed as a royal residence, it became a military prison in the 18th century and was turned into a mint in the 19th century.
On 5 January, the city of Palma de Mallorca will be hosting the colourful and highly enjoyable Procession of the Magi.
On 20 January, Palma celebrates the feast of St. Sebastian, a very typical festival for which little bonfires called "foguerons" are lit.
In February, an intensely colourful and entertaining Carnival is celebrated on Palma beach.
On 31 December, Palma celebrates the Festival of the Banner, a tradition that welcomes in the New Year.
Central office c/ Sant Domingo 11, 07001 Palma
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Plaça d'Espanya Office
Ed. Parc de ses Estacions, 07002 Palma
(971) 75 43 29
Mallorca Tourist Information Office
Plaça de la Reina 2, 07012 Palma
971 71 22 16
Airport Information Office
07000 Palma
971 78 95 56
