Mallorca (Palma) Cathedral: Tickets

Mallorca (Pamla) Cathedral Tickets and Information

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• Mallorca Cathedral Address: Plaça de la Seu, s/n, 07001, Palma de Mallorca
• Opening Hours: Sunday: Closed. All Other Days: 10:00 - 17:15

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Is Mallorca Palma Cathedral Worth Visiting

• ‍‍‍‍If you like incredible buildings steeped in history, then definitely, Yes!

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What You Can See At Mallorca Palma Cathedral‍

• The Cathedral
• The Chapels
• The additions added by the famous architect, Antoni Gaudi

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About Mallorca (Palma) Cathedral

Mallorca Cathedral 'La Seu' is one of the islands most famous landmarks. The sandstone cathedral built on the site of a former mosque and is renowned for its beautiful Gothic architecture and its history and its one of the most visited attractions on the island.

Its full name is 'Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma' and it was built in the 13th century in a Catalan Gothic style. It has intricate stonework, soaring spires, and large rose windows. The interior is covered with beautiful stained glass windows, ornate chapels, and elaborate vaulted ceilings. Construction began in 1229 after the Christian conquest of Mallorca by King James I of Aragon. However, it wasn't completed until several centuries later, with various additions and renovations made over the years. The cathedral has witnessed numerous historical events and has been a symbol of religious and cultural significance for the island.

• ‍The Rose Window: One of the most striking features of the cathedral is its enormous rose window, known as the "Gothic Eye." The intricate stained glass window is above the main entrance and is a masterpiece of medieval craftsmanship, which depicts scenes from the Bible and is a focal point of the cathedral's facade. The window is one of the biggest rose windows in Europe.
• ‍Festival of Light: Twice a year something special happens at the cathedral, the sunlight passes through the Rose WIndow with perfect alignment and if on a clear day, it creates a spectacular vision as all the stained glass lights up. It happens on 2 February and 11 November each year and its because of precise alignment of the church, so if you are visiting on those dates try and be there for that!
• ‍Chapels: The cathedral has several chapels, each with altarpieces, sculptures, and other religious artwork. The Chapel of the Holy Sacrament and the Chapel of the Holy Trinity are popular due to their ornate decoration and historical significance.
• The Royal Chapel: Contains the tombs of King James II of Mallorca and his wife, Queen Esclaramunda and is covered with elaborate Gothic decoration and is a testament to the cathedral's royal connections.
• ‍Bell Tower: The cathedral's bell tower which has 9 bells, is known as "La Seu Tower," and it offers panoramic views of Palma and the surrounding area. You can climb the tower and enjoy the views of the city and coastline.
• ‍Museum of Sacred Art of Mallorca: The cathedral also has its own museum which houses a collection of art, artefacts, sculptures and more. It also has more information about the history of the church.

Antoni Gaudi is also connected to the cathedral as he was invited to help with restorations in 1904 by the Bishop of Mallorca, who wanted to modernise the cathedral but at the same time preserve the historic structure.

Mallorca Cathedral is still an active place of worship and hosts religious services, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and serves as the seat of the Bishop of Mallorca.

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