Visit the Cathedral of Palma: tickets, prices, schedules

Are you planning a trip to Palma de Mallorca? Enjoy it to visit the Cathedral of Palma, one of the city’s architectural flowers!

The Cathedral of Palma, which is also surnamed the Seu, stands in front of the Mediterranean and seems to watch over the city. Besides the discovery of the monument itself, you can visit the adjacent museum and offer a breathtaking view of the city from the terraces. A visit not to be missed under any pretext!

What to see, what to do, rates and schedules: follow the guide to visit the Cathedral of Palma!

History of the Cathedral of Palma

Visiting the Cathedral of Palma is a dive in local history. The construction of the building began in 1229, to be completed in 1630. It took 400 years to erect this splendid building in blond sandstone. It was King James I who undertook the construction of the cathedral, instead of a mosque of the Moorish period, that he had previously demolished. The location was not randomly chosen: overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the Cathedral of Palma is visible throughout the bay.

Over the years, collapses and earthquake damage the structure, requiring renovations and reconstruction. Antonio Gaudi, the great architect to whom one owes, among other things, the crypt of the Sagrada Familia and Guëll Park , is then charged with reconfiguring the choir of the cathedral in the early twentieth century. It was then classified as a national historic monument in 1931.

Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Cathedral of Palma as it gives itself to today unveils a Catalan Gothic architecture, mixed with modern and contemporary styles. The one that is also surnamed the Cathedral of the Seu is the largest religious building on the island of Majorca, and the second largest of Spain, after the Cathedral of Seville .

Visiting the Cathedral of Palma is thus contemplating centuries of history, and a grand architecture!

What to see and what to do at the Cathedral of Palma?

When you pass the doors to visit the Cathedral of Palma, you will be struck from the outset by its imposing proportions and height under the nave: almost 44 meters. Inside, you will discover 19 chapels 8 and a multitude of works of art and statues. The museum and the terraces complete the visit to them.

Photograph the works of art

Amateur photographers and contemplatives will be charmed by the delicate light that illuminate the Cathedral of Palma through the 83 stained glass and the 7 rosaces. The one called the great rosace has a diameter of 11.55 m and its veins form the symbol of the Risen Christ, a cross with 6 branches. It consists of 1,236 pieces of glass and is worth a look. For information (the cathedral being closed these days, you will not be able to observe the phenomenon of your eyes), a poetic show is held on November 11 and February 2. A sun radius from this main rosace reflects the latter on the opposite wall.

Visiting the Cathedral of Palma, you can also observe a contemporary art fresco by Miquel Barceló between 2001 and 2006. Its modern style, unusual in a religious building, can surprise and has also sparked controversy in the premises.

In the chapel of Santisimo, you will discover one superb ceramic 300 m2 , which is the parable of the multiplication of breads and fish.

Admire religious and royal statues

If you take the door of the Mirador to visit the Royal Chapel, you can discover the statues of Saint Peter and Saint Paul , as well as a copy of a Virgin, all three made by Guillem Sagrera. You will also admire the baldaquin above the altar and the ceramic wall, which were designed by Gaudi. In the Chapel of the Holy Trinity await you the tombs of kings James II and James III Finely worked. 33 paintings are also to be discovered on the walls of the chapels.

Pushing the museum doors

Your entrance ticket also gives you access to the diocesan museum, which is close to the Cathedral of Palma and has three exhibition rooms. It presents the History of Christian Religion in Mallorca, as well as a multitude of gothic works. The most remarkable is undoubtedly the painting by Saint Georges terrashing a dragon, painted by Pere Nisart. In the various rooms you can observe a colossal ostensor, a diptych of wood and silver, a retable, reliquaries or the arm of Saint Sebastien, offered by the Dean of Rhodes. More strange, a naturalized crocodile is also presented. According to legend, it is the animal that terrorized the inhabitants in the 17th century.

Offer a view from the terraces

Finally, do not leave the Cathedral of Palma without a hint by its sublime terraces! They win in favor of a flight of 215 steps She's in a coffin. A somewhat dizzying ascent, but actually worth the detour. Once you arrive on the terraces, which is 48 meters high, you will discover the districts and monuments of Palma from another angle. Under your eyes, stand the harbour, the sea park, the Palau March, the Llotja or the Almudaina.

How to get to the Cathedral of Palma?

To visit the Cathedral of Palma, there are several options available to you, depending on where you are in the city. It is located in Plaza de la Almoina .

By bus

• You can take it bus n°1 from the airport to the stop Catedral de Mallorca. A taxi will also take you to destination for a price of between 12 and 20 euros per day.
• ♪ buses 102, 104, 107 and 111 also serve the cathedral. From the station catedral, count another ten minutes to arrive at the monument.

By metro or by train

To get to the Cathedral by Metro, take the line M2 . The train T3 makes the journey to the monument.

By car

If you come to visit the Cathedral of Palma en car rental , know that the public parking Saba Plaza de San Antonio is nearby. A short walk of fifteen minutes separates you from the finish.

In calèche

This is an atypical means of transport! Yes, you can opt for the carriage that will take you to the Cathedral of Palma.

Prices and times of the Cathedral of Palma

HORARI

You can visit the Cathedral of Palma all year round, except on Sundays and certain holidays. Hours vary depending on the seasons and it is open Monday to Friday:

• 2 November to 31 March : 10 h – 15 h 15 ;
• 1 April to 31 May : 10 h - 17 h 15 ;
• 1 June to 30 September : 10 h – 18 h 15 ;
• b riseSaturday: the whole year from 10 a.m. to 2.15 p.m.

Note : The Cathedral of Palma is closed on January 1, 6 and 20, on April 18, 19 and 22, on August 15, on November 1, on December 8, 25, 26 and 31. The diocesan museum is also closed on these dates and on 1 March, 1 May, 24 June, 12 October and 6 December.

RATES

• Entrance ticket for the cathedral and museum : 12 €
• Cut-the-line ticket : 8.50€
• Free for children under 10 years of age.

Note : Guided tours are reserved for residents of the Balearic Islands.