Palma Cathedral

At Palma, Balearic Islands, Palma Cathedral brings together a substantial sacred tradition with architecture and history that extend beyond purely local importance. Mallorca’s monumental Gothic cathedral overlooking Palma’s waterfront, with important royal, liturgical and artistic associations.

The cathedral was established after the Christian conquest of Mallorca and developed over several centuries as a major Mediterranean Gothic church. In the early 20th century Antoni Gaudí directed significant liturgical and architectural changes to the interior. In the 21st century Miquel Barceló created the large ceramic intervention in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament.

Architecturally, the site is characterised by mediterranean gothic with later modernisme and contemporary interventions. Landmark Gothic cathedral of Mallorca with later interventions by Antoni Gaudí and Miquel Barceló. Religious use and pilgrimage at the site include Mass and prayer.

Because worship, ceremonies and heritage visits can overlap, visitors should consult the official institution or the cited public authority for current access, service and visiting arrangements.