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Sightseeing in Palma de Mallorca - what to see. Complete travel guide

Palma de Mallorca, the capital Several people made their impact on the development and culture of the city. This fact creates special unusual atmosphere of this place. The central part of Palma de Mallorca is more like a small village. Once upon a time here lived craftsmen; later fortifications, were built here, and today you will find here only small buildings that are not typical for modern cities.
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The most ambitious architectural places of interest of this place are the Cathedral and Bellver Castle. The construction of the cathedral started in the 13th century and lasted more than 250 years. This is a wonderful example of Gothic architecture. The castle has been renovated not long ago, and so now it is ready to appear in front of tourists in all its glory.
An old Arabic Church named Palacio Real de La Almudaina is located nearby. Today the palace hosts meetings of the government and large events. It would be a mistake to assume that the central part of the city is not so remarkable. In fact, besides craftsmen houses here have survived several mansions, which have once been homes of the noblest men. Many of them were built in the 15 -16 centuries and now converted into museums. You can walk in beautiful courtyards and view these mansions. Today every piece of furniture and decoration of interior is a true museum item. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Palma de Mallorca inhabitants
In the course of a year Palma de Mallorca holds more than a dozen of bright festivals and carnivals attracting tourists from all over the world. Each fest features its unique peculiarities … Open
On the territory of the city you can find numerous churches, cathedrals and monasteries. Every shrine is a beautiful building made in accordance with best traditions of the architectural style of the past. Here we should definitely mention the monastery of Sant Francesc, Santa Clara Monastery and Monti-Sion Church - the oldest religious sites of this city. Just like any major tourist center, here you will find a large selection of shops and restaurants, the majority of which are concentrated on the Jaime Street.
Palma de Mallorca, the capital Besides numerous historic sites, the resort is also famous for its natural attractions. Special attention should be paid to Caves of Arta located in the vicinity of the city. The main feature of the caves is its millennial stalactites and stalagmites. The shape of some of them is so harmonious that they seem to be man-made. The ceiling height in some halls of the cave reaches 40 meters. Now its inner space is decorated with a carefully planned artistic illumination system. These caves are of great scientific interest, as traces of ancient people were found here.
Excursion over cultural sights of Palma de Mallorca - 'must visit' points of interest
The most remarkable spot of tourist attraction and the most significant religious landmark of the Balearic Islands is the Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma (Catedral de Santa María). Its … Open
One of the largest on the island is the Dragon Cave - the total length of its passages is about 2,000 meters. In this cave, you can admire not only its unique geological formations but also fabulous underground lakes. A beautiful lighting system was also installed in the accessible cave halls.
Catedral de Palma de Mallorca Those who like walks in historic places should definitely head to the city center to explore the old trade exchange building called La Lonja.

Built back in 1456, it has managed to retain a lot of beautiful original architectural elements after more than 500 years Once the building surrounded by slender rows of palm trees and exotic plants was the center of the island's economic life. Originally used for storing grain, now it is a venue for various exhibitions, cultural and official events.
Your active city break in Palma de Mallorca. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
After an exploration tour over the significant and symbolic landmarks and sights of the city tourists can set off to one of the scenic beaches of the destination. Palma de Mallorca offers … Open
An important sight for the resort is its aquarium, which is one of the largest aquariums in Europe since its opening. It presents 55 aquariums of various sizes, in which there are a total of about 8,000 sea creatures. Here you can see some contact aquariums - visitors are allowed to touch their inhabitants. The huge oceanarium has another interesting feature: on its roof, there is a luxurious recreation area with a tropical garden.
Palma de Mallorca Fans of unusual entertainment are sure to use the opportunity to ride the train Palma de Mallorca - Soller. This train is historic, today on the railroads you can see wagons produced in the early 20th century that have preserved a beautiful old lining. Traveling in such an unusual atmosphere, from the windows, passengers of the train can admire wonderful natural landscapes they meet on the way.
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Palma de Mallorca
♥   Castle 'Castle of Bellver' Balearic Islands, 2.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of Bendinat' Balearic Islands, 7.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of Alaró' Balearic Islands, 21.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of Santueri' Balearic Islands, 48.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Castle of Cabrera' Balearic Islands, 54.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Palma de Mallorca
♥   Natural Park 'Sa Dragonera' , 28.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Natural Park 'S Albufera de Mallorca' , 46.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Natural Park 'Mondrago' , 52.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nacional Park 'Archipielago de Cabrera' , 54.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Cave 'Cova Blanca' , 54.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sightseeing in Spain: things to see

The Royal Palace remains the main landmark of Madrid. Nowadays, the palace is used to host most important meetings and official ceremonies. An ancient Moorish castle stood on the site of the modern Royal Palace until 1755. In the middle of the 18th century the castle lost its strategic importance, and as it was built in a very beautiful place it was decided to demolish it and build a luxury palace instead. Currently, this magnificent building has more than 2,000 rooms halls that hold precious collections of old items - chandeliers, clocks, furniture, musical instruments, weapons and artworks. … Open
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