Palma’s dazzling museum of modern and contemporary art and sculpture contains works by world-renowned artists as Cézanne, Matisse, Dalí and Picasso, together with a remarkable collection of Balearic paintings too. The sprawling museum has permanent displays and temporary exhibitions.
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Palma Tourist Information Centre
Address: Plaça de la Reina 2, Palma, 07012, Spain
Tel: +34 971 17 39 90.
Opening Hours:Mon-Fri 0830-2000, Sat 0830-1500. www.infomallorca.net
This centrally located information centre offers guidance, bookings, brochures and maps. There is another tourist information office at the airport (tel: +34 971 789 566), which is open Mon-Sat 0830-2000 and Sun 0900-1330, and one at the Port de Palma (tel +34 971 707 400), open Mon-Fri 0830-1600.
Es Baluard Museum d'Art Modern I Contemporani (Es Baluard Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art)
Opening Times: Tues-Sat 1000-2000, Sun 1000-1500.
Admission Fees: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
Plaça Porta Santa Catalina 10, Palma, 07012, Spain
Telephone: +34 971 908 200.
Website:
www.esbaluard.org
La Seu
Dominating the waterfront, Palma’s majestic sandstone cathedral is one of the largest and most beautiful gothic cathedrals in the world. With a striking exterior, the landmark is the most important building in Palma, and a must-see when on the island. La Seu enjoys a remarkable location on top of the old citadel.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 1000-1815 (Jun-Sep); Mon-Fri 1000-1515 (Nov-Mar); Mon-Fri 1000-1715 (Apr-May, Oct); Sat 1000-1415 (all year).
Admission Fees: No
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
Plaça Almoina, Palma, 07001, Spain
Telephone: +34 902 022 445.
Website:
http://catedraldemallorca.org
Palau Reial de l’Almudaina (La Almudaina Royal Palace)
Rising out of the city’s defensive walls on the seafront, the Royal Palace of La Almudaina was originally constructed as a Muslim alcazar during the Arab Conquest in AD 902. With its remarkable blend of gothic and Moorish architecture, it is beautiful both on the inside and outside – especially the royal chapel and gothic hall.
Opening Times: Tue-Sun 1000-1800 (Oct-Mar); Tue-Sun 1000-2000 (Apr-Sep).
Admission Fees: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
Carrer de Palau Reial, Palma, 07001, Spain
Telephone: +34 971 214 134.
Website:
www.patrimonionacional.es
Passeig Maritím
The city’s extensive 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. At the eastern end are La Llotja (Maritime Exchange) and the Consulat del Mar (Sea Tribunal) – grand historic buildings reminiscent of Palma’s Renaissance maritime achievements.
Opening Times: Daily 24 hours.
Admission Fees: No
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
Passeig Maritím, Palma, Spain
Basilica de Sant Francesc (Basilica of St Francis)
Built in the 13th century, the Basilica of St Francis was remodelled in the 17th century with a typically Mallorquin exterior – but this dull facade belies an exuberant baroque interior. The real draw is the church’s cloister, which is a veritable oasis of peace at the heart of the old town.
Opening Times: Mon-Sat 0930-1230, 1500-1800; Sun 0900-1230.
Admission Fees: No
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
Plaça Sant Francesc 7, Palma, 07001, Spain
Telephone: +34 971 712 695.
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. Today, you can visit the local history museum within the castle and admire a truly bell ver (beautiful view) of Palma Bay from its rooftop.
Opening Times: Tue-Sat 1000-1900, Sun 1000-1500 (Apr-Sep); Tue-Sat 1000-1800, Sun 1000-1500 (Oct-Mar).
Admission Fees: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
Carrer Camilo José Cela s/n, Parc Bellver, Palma, 07014, Spain
Telephone: +34 971 225 900.
Website:
castelldebellver.palmademallorca.es
Museu Fundación Juan March Palma
As one of the best modern art museums in the Balearics, Museu Fundación Juan March has a permanent collection of 70 works by some of Spain’s most important contemporary artists such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Juan Gris and Salvador Dalí. The eclectic museum is housed in a 17th-century mansion known as the Can Gallard des Canyar.
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 1000-1830, Sat 1030-1400.
Admission Fees: No
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
Carrer de Sant Miquel 11, Palma, 07002, Spain
Telephone: +34 971 713 515.
Website:
www.march.es/arte/palma
Plaça Weyler and Plaça Mercat
In the city centre, these adjoining squares are home to some of the island’s most remarkable modernista (Spanish art nouveau) architecture. Highlights include the ornamental Gran Hotel (today the Fundació La Caixa art gallery), the Forn des Teatre bakery and, in Plaça Mercat, Pensió Menorquina and Can Casasayas.
Opening Times: Daily 24 hours.
Admission Fees: No
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
Plaça Mercat and Plaça Weyler, Palma, Spain
Arab Baths
The only remaining Moorish building in Palma, these ancient baths are thought to date back to the 10th century. Each of the columns that line the central courtyard is different because it is likely that they were recycled from the ruins of Roman buildings.
Opening Times: Daily 0930-1900 (Apr-Nov); daily 0930-1730 (Dec-Mar).
Admission Fees: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
Can Serra 7, Palma, 07001, Spain
Telephone: +34 637 046 534.
Llotja de Palma
Built in the 13th century, this imposing building is the city’s guildhall, and also one of the most striking buildings in Palma. As part of the maritime sea wall, the building was originally the headquarters of the School of Merchants. The Llotja has gothic architectural details on both the exterior and interior, including intricately carved sculptures, arches and ornamentation.
Opening Times: Tue-Sun 1800-0000 (Jul-Sep); Tue-Sun 1000-1400 and 1700-2000 (Oct-Jun) (exhibition viewings).
Admission Fees: No
Disabled Access: Yes
UNESCO: No
Address:
Plaça Llotja 5, Palma, 07012, Spain
Telephone: +34 971 730 657.
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