Impressive Sights at Palma de Mallorca
Mallorca is Balearic Islands’
largest individual island with many interesting places and sights.
Palma de Mallorca is the capital of Mallorca Island. The locals call
Palma de Mallorca La Ciutat which offers a most scenic environment
with its bountiful palms waving in the air.
There are about
320,000 inhabitants on Palma alone which is half the whole island
population.
Town offerings
Palma offers an impressive
and rich culture through the deep influences from the various diverse
cultures from past epochs.
There are interesting and quaint
shopping streets located around the town’s Plaza Mayor; the famous
La Rambla is lined with beautiful buildings and impressive Baroque
balconies that are distinct to the region. Up on a hill is Castillo
de Bellver fortress which is of exquisite Gothic architecture. It has
an elegant appearance that does not equate to a defending fortress
for Mallorca. Today, the interior has a museum filled with valuable
classical antiques and other archaeological findings.
The
Cathedral is Palma’s most distinct landmark. The locals call it la
Seo which was constructed in the 14th century and only completed in
the 19th century. This cathedral dons many exquisite architectural
excellences with a 20th century Antoni Gaudí interior while the
Puerta del Mirador door faces the ocean and the chapels boast of
Baroque artisany. The royal palace, La Almudaina, is built over the
previous Alcazar which was a former Muslim residence for the kings
during that epoch.
Delightful sights
There are
outstanding Gothic civil façade structures in La Lonja of which some
are used as museums to house the archaeological findings in the
region. There is also the Consulado del Mar which is a 17th century
Renaissance gallery building for today’s autonomous
government.
Paseo del Borne showcases medieval streets with
19th century elegant palaces that boast of Italian influence in its
architecture and structure.
Palaces are common around Palma
with notable ones in Colom, Oleo, Villalonga and Oleza while many
impressive churches can be spotted. Many Moorish influences are
available in Mallorca as a remembrance of the past epoch such as the
Arabian Baths and mosque remains.
Plaza de Cort boasts of a
unique 17th century façade for its town hall with a Gothic style
Iglesia de Santa Catalina church, locations
maison espagne . The ancient town quarter behind La Lonja has
13th century and 14th century churches and castles.
From Palma
de Mallorca one can get to any part of Mallorca to enjoy the numerous
sights and offerings of this idyllic island. One can enjoy the sights
by joining a local tour group or by bicycle.
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