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Catedral de Santa María de Mallorca

Plaça de la Seu, Palma, Illes Balears

Description

The Cathedral of Santa Maria de Mallorca (or Cathedral of Palma, also called 'La Seu') is a Roman Catholic church built across the 13th-16th centuries in Palma de Mallorca. Construction started after the conquest of the island of Mallorca by the Crown of Aragon. It was designed in Gothic style and the edifice is characterized by its volume (121m long, 40m wide and a nave 44m high), its central rose window almost 14m in diameter, the 17th altarpiece of Corpus Christi, the tombs of the sovereign kings of Mallorca (James II and James III), and some modernist ornamentation from Gaudi. The standard admission fee also provides access to the Cathedral's museum.

Access & Transport

The cathedral is in the historical center of Palma, walking distance from most touristic highlights. Buses CC, 25 and 35 all stop within 100-200m. According to our research, wheelchair access is from the exit.

Instructions & Recommendations

The Cathedral also offers guided visits and tickets that include access to the terrace (min. 8 years old). We suggest combining a visit there with the Llotja de Palma and/or the Royal Palace of La Almudaina.

Meta review

The cathedral is widely considered one of the architectural highlights of Mallorca, in particular for its impressive size and exterior design and when lit up at night. The undisputed highlight inside is the main stained-glass rose window and, whilst many find the altarpiece and others features attractive, some find the interior a little bare.

Environmental & Social

The ongoing environmental footprint is low. Helps maintain the town's historic, artistic and architectural heritages

Conclusion

The cathedral is one of Palma's landmarks and those interested in architecture or religious art will enjoy a visit. For the others, the Baroque facade and flying buttresses should still provide a good enough reason to enjoy it from the outside, including from across the small lake.

Key positive

Striking size and exterior design

Centrally located

Key negative

Slightly expensive

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and no religious restrictions Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in September 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Apr, 01

Season 1

MONDAY10:00 - 17:15

TUESDAY10:00 - 17:15

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 17:15

THURSDAY10:00 - 17:15

FRIDAY10:00 - 17:15

SATURDAY10:00 - 17:15

SUNDAY -

Start of Season 2:Nov, 01

Season 2

MONDAY10:00 - 15:15

TUESDAY10:00 - 15:15

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 15:15

THURSDAY10:00 - 15:15

FRIDAY10:00 - 15:15

SATURDAY10:00 - 15:15

SUNDAY -

Pricing
Price for admision to Cathedral + Museum of Sacred Art
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€7
Adult
18 - 64
€9
Teen & Young
8 - 17
€9
Child
3 - 7
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0

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