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Palma Town Hall Information
Services Visitor Information -- The
National
Tourist Office
Palma, the capital of
Mallorca, a city of contrasts. Many of the principal attractions of Mallorca are to be found in the Capital City of Palma. A good way of obtaining an orientation of the City is to hop on the Red Double Decker Palma City Sightseeing Tour Bus ( bus line number 50). A ticket is valid for 24 hours and allow you to hop on and off the bus during that period at any of the 13 stops which include Almudaina Palace and Cathedral, Las Ramblas, Plaza de Espana, Pueblo Espanol, Bellver Castle, Porto Pi Commercial centre, Ferry Terminals. Tickets and guides can be obtained from the buses at any of the above stops. A variety of guides and leaflets are available from the tourist offices located at the airport, in Plaza Raina and in Plaza Espana. Palma Cathedral.- this immense Gothic structure with its dramatic arching spans also known as La Seu was built on the site of a pre-existing Arab mosque. Construction was commenced in 1230 and not completed until 1601. Impressive from afar and from within. Image-1, Image-2, More detailed info. Almudaina Palace - adjacent to Palma Cathedral - formerly the Muslim palace of the Banu Ganiya, at the edge of the port. The building was converted into a palace at the beginning of the 14th century on the orders of kings Jaume II. Now houses a museum and is used by the King of Spain, Rey Juan Carlos I for formal receptions during his summer holidays in Mallorca. In front of the Almudaina Palace are located a popular area of gardens and fountains. Image1 , Image2. Bellver Castle - at 137 mtrs above sea level the 700 year old Castle occupies a commanding position overlooking the City of Palma. Originally the summer residence for the Majorcan Monarchy, it later became a prison. It is well worth a visit for the magnificent views and to examine the Provincial Museum of Archeology, painting and numismatics. Used during the summer as a superb site for a series of concerts. Image1, Image2, More Detailed Info.
Pueblo Espanol - features scaled down
reconstructions of some 100 of the most renowned buildings and monuments of
Spain.- built between between 1965 and 1967 - a popular attraction and
venue for various events and banquets.
More
Information. Arab Baths - tenth century baths that are the only existing ruins of the Arab city of Medina Mayurqa. Images and More detailed Information.
Guide to Palma by
MajorcanVillas.com Return to Page Index.
Galerie Blau
- Foundet 1978
See also Guide to Art
Galleries and Museums
by MallorjanVillas.com Es Baluard Contemporary
Art Museum
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