La Seu, Palma Cathedral
Palma, Spain
A huge Gothic cathedral on the seafront, with a rose window of coloured glass and later touches by Gaudí and Miquel Barceló. The view from the sea wall below is the best.
Work on La Seu cathedral began shortly after the conquest of Mallorca in 1229, on the site of a mosque, and continued into the 17th century. It is 121 m long and stands by the sea on the city wall, between the Royal Palace of La Almudaina and the Bishop's Palace. Depending on the source, the eastern rose window is about 11 to 14 m across and is made of more than 1,000 pieces of coloured glass. Antoni Gaudí directed alterations from 1903 to 1914 and helped create the baldachin over the altar. Miquel Barceló designed the Sant Pere chapel between 2001 and 2006.
In the morning the sun throws coloured patterns through the rose window into the interior. Around 2 February and 11 November, at about 8 am, the images of the two rose windows overlap on the wall. The cathedral is especially photogenic from the Parc de la Mar, where its façade is reflected in the lake. Please check opening times and admission in advance.
- Nearest town
- Palma, Spain
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 39.5675, 2.6484
- Editor's pick
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Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Son TriesCampsite13 km from La Seu, Palma Cathedral
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FAQs
Where is La Seu, Palma Cathedral?
La Seu, Palma Cathedral is in Palma, Spain, at GPS 39.5675, 2.6484. It is about 16 km from Valldemossa.
Can you camp near La Seu, Palma Cathedral?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Son Tries, about 13 km away; within 25 km there are 1 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass La Seu, Palma Cathedral?
La Seu, Palma Cathedral is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mallorca: the Serra de Tramuntana road.
What is there to see near La Seu, Palma Cathedral?
Places worth a stop nearby: Sa Calobra (34 km), Es Trenc beach (38 km), Caló des Moro (49 km) and Mondragó Natural Park (52 km).
When is the best time to visit La Seu, Palma Cathedral?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)