Palma Cathedral
Catedral de Palma
Palma Cathedral (Plaza Almoina s/n, Palma, Mallorca) – this is a Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral (a.k.a. “La Seu”) that was built over a pre-existing Moorish mosque. Construction of this cathedral began by King James I of Aragon in 1229, but wasn’t completed until 1601. It also overlooks the Parc de la Mar, and the Mediterranean Sea. The cathedral columns are ringed with wrought-iron candelabra designed by famed Spanish artist Gaudi. His most controversial addition is the unfinished Crown of Thorns, fashioned from cardboard and cork and suspended above the altar. Be sure to go to the south front, facing the sea, to look at the Portal del Miradon a 15th-century door by Guillem Sagrera (featuring scenes from the Last Supper).
Admission: General (€6), Children under 10: free. Hours: Mondays –Fridays 10 am – 5:15 pm (April 1 – May 31 & October), Mondays –Fridays 10 am – 6:15 pm (June 1 – September 30), Mondays –Fridays 10 am – 3:15 pm (November 2 – March 31). Open Saturdays 10 am – 2:15 pm (all year).