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Palma Cathedral

Known locally as Catedral-Basílica de Santa Maria de Mallorca

Palma Cathedral is a major religious sites stop in or near Palma, offering enter a vast Gothic interior beside the sea and explore Palma’s old town from its monumental waterfront edge.

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Palma Cathedral Thomas Wolf — CC BY-SA 3.0 DE via Wikimedia Commons
Typical visit
1 hour 15 minutes
Setting
Mixed
Region
Balearic Islands
Last checked
9 Aug 2026

Why visit

Enter a vast Gothic interior beside the sea and explore Palma’s old town from its monumental waterfront edge.

What you will see

  • Gothic nave.
  • Rose window.
  • Waterfront setting.

History

Construction began after the Christian conquest of Mallorca in the 13th century and continued over several centuries; later interventions included work associated with Antoni Gaudí.

Photographs

Palma Cathedral

Thomas Wolf — CC BY-SA 3.0 DE via Wikimedia Commons · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Allow about 75 minutes for the main visit, adjusting for queues, walking and optional sections.

  2. 2

    Check current access, opening and ticket information before setting out, especially in peak season.

About Balearic Islands

Mallorca’s mountains and monuments with Ibiza, Formentera and Menorca island heritage.

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