LA SEU (PALMA CATHEDRAL)
Address: Plaça d’Almonia Tel: 971 723130
Open: Mon-Fri 10:00-15:00, Sat 10:00-13:30

This impressive 13th century cathedral towering over the seafront and the old city walls, is undoubtedly Palma’s most famous landmark. Built on the site of a Moorish mosque by Jaume I in 1230, the Gothic cathedral was restored by Antoni Gaudí in the 20th century. Its beautiful stained glass rose windows measuring 12m across are the largest in the world. The sea facing front features the Portal del Miarador, a 15th century door with scenes from the last supper.

BELLVER CASTLE (CASTELL DE BELLVER)
Address: Parc Bellver Tel: 971 730657 Bus: 3, 21 stop at Plaça Gomila
Open: Mon-Sat 08:00-20:30 (Apr-Sep), Mon-Sat 08:00-19:15 (Oct-Mar)

This entirely round hilltop fortress has been overlooking Palma Bay for more than 700 years. Once the summer residence of the Mallorcan royal family, the castle today is the home of Palma’s Municipal Museum with displays of archaeological artefacts and old coins. It is also the venue for evening concerts in July and August. The castle offers stunning views over Palma Bay - ‘Bellver’ itself means ‘lovely view’ in Catalan. It is approximately 3km east from Palma city centre, but can be easily reached by car, taxi or bus which stops at Plaça Gomila. A short climb up through the pine woods will take you to the castle.

PALAU DE L’ALMUDAINA
Address: Carrer Palau Reial Tel: 971 727145 Open: Mon-Fri 10:00-18:30, Sat 10:00-14:00 (Apr-Sep), Mon-Fri 10:00-14:00 and 16:00-18:00 (Oct-Mar)

Adjacent to the cathedral is Palau de L’Almudaina, a royal palace erected by the Moors in the 10th century and later converted into Gothic style by Jaume II in the 13th century. Inside the palace you will find beautiful Flemish Gobelin tapestries and works of art. The palace is still used by King Carlos for official functions in Palma. The surrounding S’Hort del Rei gardens offer great views of Palma harbour and can be enjoyed free of charge.

ARAB BATHS (BANYS ÀRABS)
Address: Carrer Can Serra 7 Tel: 971 721549 Open: Daily 09:30-20:00

This 10th century bathhouse is the only remaining complete building from the Arab city of Medina Mayurqa. The spectacular dome in the central chamber is supported by 12 columns salvaged from Roman ruins. The building also features a courtyard lined with orange and palm trees, which makes an ideal setting for a picnic.

FUNDACIÓN PILAR & JOAN MIRÓ
Address: Calle Joan Saridakis 29 Tel: 971 701 420
Open: Tue-Sat 10:00-18:00, Sun 10:00-15:00 Admission: €4.80

Housed in the former home and painting studio of the famous Catalan painter Joan Miró who spent much of his life in Mallorca, the foundation exhibits over 100 of the artist's paintings, drawings and sculptures.

MUSEU D'ART MODERN I CONTEMPORANI
Address: Porta de Santa Catalina Es Baluard
Tel: 971 90 82 00 Web: www.esbaluard.org
Open: Tue-Sun 10:00-24:00 (May-Sep), Tue-Sun 10:00-20:00 (Oct-Apr)

Set in an old city wall bulwark, the gallery houses an extensive collection of modern and contemporary artwork by a range of artists, from Mallorcan Miquel Barceló to well-known names such as Kandinsky, Miró, Munch and Picasso. The roof terrace café offers stunning panoramic views over Palma Bay.

FUNDACIÒ LA CAIXA
Address: Plaça Weyler 3 Tel: 971 720111
Open: Tue-Sat 10:00-21:00, Sun 10:00-14:00 Admission: Free

This trendy gallery of modern art is housed in Palma’s first modernista (art nouveau) building, which once served as a luxury hotel. It features temporary exhibitions and paintings by Hermen Anglada-Camarasa as well as a bookshop and a trendy café-bar on the ground floor.