Plätze und Sehenswürdigkeiten in Palma

Palma Squares and Landmarks

Explore the historical heart and scenic fringes of Palma through its most significant public spaces and landmarks. The collection features the Plaza Mayor, once the seat of the Inquisition, and the Plaza de Cort, home to the 17th-century Baroque City Hall and an ancient olive tree. Beyond the old town's monuments to figures like King James I, the list includes coastal viewpoints in Ciudad Jardín and specialized aviation observation points near the airport, as well as historical sites on the nearby Cabrera Island.

Palma Squares and Landmarks — Karte

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A

Plaza Mayor

Historic main square featuring galleries and a prominent shopping street, known for its cultural and architectural significance.

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B

Placa Weyler

Situated a stone's throw away from the Plaza Mayor, right in the heart of the historical old town of Palma, lies the Placa Weyler.

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C

Plaza de Cort

Situated smack in the middle of the charming old town of Palma de Mallorca between the cathedral and the Plaza Mayor lies the Plaza de Cort.

Vidal de Canellas y cancillería real… / Public domain

D

James I of Aragon

James I the Conqueror was King of Aragon, Count of Barcelona, and Lord of Montpellier from 1213 to 1276; King of Majorca from 1231 to 1276;…

E

Monument dels Francesos

Located on Cabrera Island, this monument commemorates the French prisoners of war held captive on the archipelago during the Napoleonic Wars between 1809 and 1814.

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F

Mirador Bartomeu Gomila

A coastal viewpoint in the Ciudad Jardín neighborhood offering unobstructed views of the Bay of Palma and the Mediterranean coastline.

G

s'Observatori

An elevated observation point on Cabrera Island providing panoramic views of the maritime-terrestrial national park and the surrounding Balearic Sea.

H

plane spotting

A vantage point located near the perimeter of Palma de Mallorca Airport, positioned for observing aircraft landings and takeoffs.

I

plane spotting

An observation spot situated along the airport boundary, used by aviation enthusiasts to watch and photograph runway activity.