Palma Cathedral
Cathedral · Palma

Palma Cathedral

Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Palma Cathedral was begun in the 1200s on the site of a mosque and towers over the old sea walls. Inside, its giant rose window fills the nave with coloured light, and there is work by both Antoni Gaudí and the modern artist Miquel Barceló. In summer you can book a guided climb onto the roof terraces.

On day 1 of Palma de Mallorca in 3 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Sold online and at the entrance; the roof terraces are a separate ticket from May to October. Check the official Cathedral of Mallorca site for current prices.
Time needed
About 1 hour, plus 1 hour for the terraces.
Best time
Sunny mornings for the rose window light. It is closed to sightseers on Sundays.
Getting there
In the old town, about 10 minutes on foot from Plaça d'Espanya or the Passeig des Born.

Itineraries with Palma Cathedral

Day 1 of Palma de Mallorca in 3 Days

The cathedral and old town

How Palma Cathedral fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Palma CathedralPalma
  2. 11:30Royal Palace of La AlmudainaPalma
  3. 13:30Palma Old TownPalma
  4. 16:00Arab Baths of PalmaPalma
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Palma Cathedral questions

Can I visit Palma Cathedral on a Sunday?

Only for Mass. Tourist visits run Monday to Saturday, with shorter hours on Saturdays.

What did Gaudí do at Palma Cathedral?

He redesigned the inside in the early 1900s, including the canopy over the main altar.

Is the terrace tour worth it?

Yes, if you are fine with about 215 steps. The views over the bay are excellent.

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