Every city and every town has one or a few points of interest that every tourist must take time to see and visit; and Palma de Mallorca is not exempt from this rule. It is already a given that a visit to the island is incomplete without dipping into the azure Mediterranean Sea, but, there is more to Palma de Mallorca than the sea and sand. There are museums, gardens, parks, cathedrals and other historical landmarks that you, as a tourist, should not miss out on.

If you’re going around the city centre, it is impossible for you to miss the massive 13th century Gothic Cathedral La Seu that was commissioned by James I. The Cathedral is famous for its high arches, elegant columns and impressive list of ‘permanent residents’ as James I and James III are entombed in the Cathedral. If you’re keen at looking at tombs, you can pay a visit to the museum located within the cathedral or marvel at the fountains and sculptures found at the Parc de la Mar, which is found in front of the cathedral. Next to the Cathedral is the Palau de l’Almudaina, which was once a Royal residence but has now been converted into another museum.

Another must-see spot in Palma is the Castell de Bellver. Built in 1309, almost at the same time as the Cathedral, the Castell is unique because of its circular design. Though the castle was built to be a Royal family’s summer retreat, in later years, it served as a prison. Today, the castle no longer holds prisoners of war but, on occasion, it holds prisoners of art and music as the castle now functions as a museum and a venue for concerts.

Other sites you must see are the Arab Baths which are located just east of the main Cathedral. These places attract tourist because the interiors have remained unchanged since these were built in the 10th century. The well tended gardens that surround these baths are worth seeing as well.

The Town Hall, which was built in the 17th Century and has not lost any of its original charm and character, is also another place you must visit when you are in Palma.