The city of Palma de Mallorca
- The Almudaina or the Royal Palace, built during the Arab invasion in Majorca, built by the mandate of Jaume II (XIII century), son of the great Christian King Jaume I the Conqueror.
- La Lonja, clear example of Gothic civil architecture. In ancient times it was a meeting place and exchange between fish merchants and currently is the central point for important, cultural and artistic exhibitions.
Llotja Plaza (Tel. 971 711705); Open Tuesday to Saturday, free admission.
- Consulat de la Mar, emblematic civil Renaissance style building, constructed in the seventeenth century, and currently formerly the headquarters of the Regional Governement.
- Bellver Castle, imposing military fortress with round construction (XIV century). Located at the top of a hill, stresses his great panoramic view of the city and the multitude of towers and Gothic churches, that stand out for their verticality in heaven of Palma (Baroque Basilica of St. Francis, Gothic church of Santa Eulalia, the bay...).
Its functions were primarily strategic and/or defensive, although in some recent historical episodes was used as a prison (War of Independence and Spanish Civil War), "welcoming" in its dungeons to illustrious personages as: Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos.
Tel. 971 730657) is open from April to September (8 am - 20.30h pp) and from October to March (8 am - 19.30h pm), entry with payment.
- La Seu, Gothic cathedral of Majorca, with its impressive central rosette, one of the largest in Europe. Its construction is dated over the beginning of XIII century, although it was not until 1.601, when it was officially ended.
A mixture of different architectural styles (Gothic primitive, late, and Baroque), still suffered some changes and reforms in XIX and XX centuries, with spectacular redesign managed by the renowned Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi.
As soon as we enter, visitors observe the imposing columns and pillars along the main corridors, near to the majesty of its exterior facade, the history of great characters and historical events, that occurred there, is overtaking, capturing our attention and discovering its entire splendor. Also remarkable are the sculptural details and the high quality in the Portal del Mirador, one of the best works of Majorcan sculptor Guillem Sagrera, finished in the year 1.389.
- Cort, the town hall of Palma, located in the inner part of the ancient city, this construction dates from the seventeenth century. It emphasizes the excellent Gothic architectural style, unique and distinctive, evolving an air of splendor and sculptural wealth, especially in its interior with a central broad zone leading the large central staircase balustrade, and therefore beautiful sculptures, ornaments and giants figures ("Geganters ").