Conjunt històric de Palma

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Conjunt històric de Palma 
cultural property in Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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LocationPalma, Mallorca, Mediterranean Sea
Heritage designation
Map39° 34′ 17.33″ N, 2° 38′ 49.26″ E
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Wikidata Q43167284
Asset of cultural interest code: RI-53-0000046
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This is a photo of a historical area indexed in the Spanish heritage register of Bienes de Interés Cultural under the reference RI-53-0000046.


The historic center of Palma was declared Historic-Artistic Grouping in 1964, and is classified as a Bé d'Interès Cultural (Property of Cultural Interest), protection that affects the entire city within the old walled perimeter. It is an urban complex of Roman origins, with a mainly Islamic street layout, dominated by Gothic and Baroque constructions with important interventions in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Seafront[edit]

One of the highlights of the historic center is the view of the seafront, with the Almudaina Royal Palace, the Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace (left to right) above the wall reflected on the water.

Religious buildings[edit]

Gothic churches[edit]

Mallorca was conquered in the 13th century and the kings of the House of Barcelona undertook a monumentalization project that resulted a large number of Gothic churches.

Baroque churches[edit]

Monasteries[edit]

Institutional and civil buildings[edit]

Minor palaces[edit]

Cortyards[edit]

Courtyards are a very typical and singular element of manor houses in Mallorca, which are organized around it. The entrance door leads to a large courtyard, which is often the most monumental part and until 20th century it functioned as a semi-public space.

Defensive architecture[edit]

Streets and alleys[edit]

Art Nouveau Architecture[edit]

In Palma, Art Nouveau develops from the model of Barcelona modernisme, with local architects.