Attractions to visit in Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is one of the impressive islands of the Balearic Islands which are located off the Spanish coast. Palma de Mallorca is the largest city in Mallorca and is the capital of the Balearic Islands. It has an approximate population of 400, 000 during the 2007 census and is expected to grow for the years to come. The city had a great history; the invaders of the city gave great contribution to the uniqueness and vibrancy of the city in this recent period. The many attractions that the city has nowadays are due to its invaders who once settled here for years. If you were amongst those excited travelers to come over to Palma de Mallorca here are the must see attractions that you should include in your Palma de Mallorca itineraries.
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Castillo de Bellver.This is an attractive fortress since the 13th century. The circular design that it has is one of the factors that creates its uniqueness which came from the influenced of the Eastern models. The castle holds some magnificent views and interesting artifacts which are housed on the first floor particularly in the Museo Municipal.
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Fundacion Pilar y Joan Miro. If you know Joan Miró, this place was once his house and recently became a museum. In here you can see various galleries of graphics and sculptures as well as paintings which are created by the Catalan artist.
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The Old Town. This is located in between the cathedral and the Plaza Mayor. The Old Town of Palma de Mallorca is a beautiful town to roam around, in this idea you would eventually know some of the city’s history and culture.
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Cathedral. From above the Old Harbor found the cathedral or the La Seo. This is a huge cathedral that started its construction in 1230. It has an Early Gothic style however it was not completed until the 16th and 17th centuries. The terrace that it has is a great place to view the fascinating bay of the city.