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Top 10 Churches & Cathedrals in Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands
Palma, the economic and cultural hub of Majorca, is a delightful base for exploring the island's many gold and white beaches. A former Moorish casbah, or walled city, Palma's Old Town is an appealing maze of narrow streets that are a delight to explore on foot. Hop on the Soller Railway for a 17-mile scenic trip, visit 14th-century Bellver Castle and the museum of contemporary art, and check out the nightlife.
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1. Iglesia de la Mision
2. La Seu
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Talampakan - Nairobi, Kenya
I have been to many grand places of worship, but this one took my breath away. The exterior was promising, and though I had to pay EUR8 to get into the cathedral, I felt that the entrance fee was well worth what I saw: a beautiful nave, fantastic stained glass windows, and lovely side chapels. You can sit in many corners of the cathedral and pause to appreciate different aspects of this architectural masterpiece. Take some coins with you if you want to light candles and pray for special people and intentions.
3. Catedral de Mallorca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15,453 reviews
Palma's Gothic Cathedral.
Reviewed By postman1311 - Douglas, United Kingdom
This is one impressive building and well worth the 8 Euros entry lovely ornate windows Rose window in particular and very impressive look about the whole thing on exit walk around the walls and enter the maze of little streets and bars all around the old town
4. Basilica de Sant Francesc
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4.5 based on 472 reviews
The San Francisco de Palma church is a good example of Gothic architecture. It was built between the 13th and 14th centuries and holds the tomb of Ramón Llull. On the other hand, the façade was rebuilt in Baroque style throughout the 17th century. The most important element is the Gothic cloister, which is unique in the Kingdom of Aragon.
Reviewed By 410steveg - Long Crendon, United Kingdom
The Cathedral was closed on the day of our visit, so we followed the guidebooks instructions to this wonderful gothic church. Apart from a few Spanish worshippers, we were the only visitors. The cloisters are beautiful and the elaborate decorations in the main church are a sight to wonder at. What made our visit completely magical was the organ music wafting around played by an ancient organist who we could just catch glimpses of up in the organ loft. Was he rehearsing, practicing or entertaining the visitors we could not discover.
5. Parroquia Ortodoxa de San Miguel Arcangel
6. Iglesia La Porciuncula (la Iglesia de Cristal)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
An oasis in Platja de Palma. A place where culture and nature meet, conveying the Franciscan spirituality. A monumental church
Reviewed By Fadipadi - Bowling Green, United States
Park in a large lot across the street and walk up the road which is a pretty steep grade to the entrance of the museum. (I wouldn’t want to push a wheelchair) Five euros to get in and you will be handed a plasticized paper describing highlights of the museum and the sanctuary. The museum focused on archeological finds, agrarian life, and development of the tourist industry. The sanctuary can be enjoyed but not understood- the lecture was only in Spanish. Outside we walked a littl in their forestal park which has an extensive zip line. You can spend as much or as little time as you care to.
7. Convento de Santa Clara
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4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By Aperitif6 - Goettingen, Germany
Already last year we came here after we read about the Convento de Santa Clara in a guide book. The church is dark, with old paintings at the walls- peaceful and spiritually. As far as I read, the community of nuns is very small and they live from things that they plant in their gardens behind, which aren'topen for guests, from donations and the sweets that they sell. Sadly I've not been there around christmas, when they offer even more things. But all around the year, one can buy selfmade chocolate bars and cookies. Now in summertime, they also sold ice cream. It's just a nice experience the way how you buy the things, as the nuns don't show themselves. Who loves quiet special places should defenitely go there!
8. Terrazas de la Catedral de Palma
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4.5 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By CharlieinTexas - Austin, United States
Hang out or stroll. People watch or admire the cathedral. A perfect spot on a blue sky day in Palma. Truly impressive area.
9. Parroquia de Sant Alonso Rodriguez
10. Parroquia de Santa Cruz
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
