Palacio Real de La Almudaina
Fourteenth-century Gothic palace opposite the cathedral in Palma, the official residence of the King in Mallorca, with Arab baths and historic salons.
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About the museum
The palace stands on the spot in the city where there have been settlements since Roman times and where the Muslim alcázar was later built. Remains of that Arab fortress can still be recognised in the layout of the present building. The royal castle was built between 1305 and 1314 on the orders of James II and was the seat of the court of the kings of Mallorca during the first half of the 14th century.
Over the centuries the building changed its functions: from the time of Philip II it housed the Audiencia (high court), the residence of the viceroy and the captain general, and the administrative centre of the Royal Patrimony on the island. This succession of uses explains why the palace combines artistic styles from very different periods.
Today it belongs to the Patrimonio Nacional and is the official residence of the King during his stays in Mallorca, which is also why it hosts the annual reception for representatives of Balearic society. The visit takes in the Patio de Armas, where a white marble lion from the Muslim period is preserved; the Arab baths, used privately by the governors of the former alcázar; and the Gothic hall or Salón Mayor, built in the time of James II and reformed under Philip II. Together with the cathedral it forms one of the city's most recognisable skylines.
Highlights
- Gothic hall or Salón Mayor, the palace's most important room
- Arab baths with cold, warm and hot rooms
- Patio de Armas with the marble lion from the Muslim period
- Official residence of the King in Mallorca
- Location opposite Palma Cathedral
Permanent exhibition
- Recorrido por las estancias del Palacio Real – Visit to the Patio de Armas, the Arab baths and the Gothic hall, with examples of the artistic styles that succeeded one another in the palace.
- Operated by
- Patrimonio Nacional
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €5People aged 5 to 16, over-65s, students up to 25 years old and pupils from schools accompanied by their teachers (with accreditation). |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 4 · Ages 5 to 16, reduced admission; under-5s do not pay. |
| Seniors | €5Over-65s, with proof of age. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with a disability of 33% or more, with accreditation at the ticket office. |
| Students & apprentices | €5Students up to 25 years old, with accreditation. |
| Groups | €7 per personTravel agency rate: €7. |
| Families | –Free admission for members of large families. |
| Audio guide (supplementary service) | €5 |
| Guide (supplementary service) | €8 |
Free admission: Wednesdays and Sundays from 15:00 to 18:00 in winter (last admission 17:00) and from 15:00 to 19:00 in summer (last admission 18:00), for resident citizens of the European Union with a work permit and for citizens of Ibero-American countries. Also free on 18 May (International Museum Day) and 12 October.
Other groups with free admission, with accreditation: members of ICOM and ICOMOS, official tourist guides, practising teaching staff and unemployed people. Patrimonio Nacional also offers an annual pass for all its sites (€50; reduced rate €28).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
There is access for people with reduced mobility, and manual wheelchairs are available.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bus: EMT line 15.
Visitor access via Palau Reial, no house number, opposite the cathedral.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| Photography | Photography without flash is permitted for personal use, except in signposted places. Tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed. |
| Good to know | The audio guide and the guide are paid supplementary services. The visitor entrance is at Palau Reial, opposite the cathedral. |
