# Palma Cathedral, Palma de Mallorca > Palma Cathedral, known simply as La Seu, is a Gothic church on the seafront and Mallorca's great symbol. Its 44-metre nave is among the tallest in the world, and the rose window above the altar, nearly 14 metres across, is the second largest of all Gothic roses. Antoni Gaudí reworked the interior in the early 20th century. It was built from the 13th to the 17th century. Entry is ticketed; allow about an hour. Web page: https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/palma-cathedral - City: [Palma de Mallorca](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma), Spain - YesGo score: 47/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 1 h - With kids: Fine with kids - Entry: Ticketed, easier online - Hours: Mon–Sat by day, services Sundays - Time needed: About an hour - Nave: 44 m, among the world's tallest - Dress code: Shoulders and knees covered - Location: Old town seafront, by La Almudaina - Coordinates: 39.56750, 2.64806 - Facts checked: 12.11.2026 ## Key facts - **44 m** — nave height, eighth tallest in the world (source: English Wikipedia) - **≈ 14 m** — diameter of the main rose window (source: English Wikipedia) - **13th–17th c.** — construction period (source: English Wikipedia) - **Gaudí** — reworked the interior in the early 20th c. (source: English Wikipedia) ## About La Seu The Cathedral of Santa Maria in Palma is a Gothic church right on the seashore, built against the old city walls, with the Royal Palace of La Almudaina and the Bishop's Palace beside it. Construction began in the **13th century** and continued into the **17th**, and today La Seu is Palma's most visited sight. Its scale is staggering: the central nave rises **44 metres**, one of the tallest in the world. Outside, rows of tall buttresses hold the building up, and from the sea side the cathedral is reflected in the lake of Parc de la Mar, Palma's most famous view. ## What to see in the cathedral - **The main rose window** — stained glass nearly 14 metres across. - **The nave** — vaults on slender octagonal columns. - **Gaudí's canopy** — above the high altar. - **St Peter's Chapel** — ceramics by Miquel Barceló. - **The Mirador portal** — a Gothic doorway facing the sea. - **The seaside terrace** — views over the bay and port. ## Rose windows, light and columns The great wonder inside is the **light**. Above the altar glows a huge **rose window**, nearly **14 metres** across, the second largest of all surviving Gothic roses. On sunny days coloured light spills over the columns and floor, and on certain mornings the rose is projected onto the opposite wall. Slender octagonal **columns** soar to the vaults, making the space feel light despite its size. There's none of the usual crowding: a broad nave, spacious side chapels and soft coloured light create a sense of openness. > **Buying tickets** Buy tickets online to skip the queue at the desk. In summer, when cruise ships are in, the cathedral gets crowded, so arrive at opening time. On sunny days come before noon for the best light through the stained glass. In season, separate tickets offer rooftop tours. ## Gaudí and modern art In the early 20th century the bishop invited **Antoni Gaudí** to renew the interior. He moved the choir to open up the nave, added lighting and created an unusual **canopy** over the high altar, a suspended structure of lamps and figures. Gaudí's work here was left unfinished but changed the cathedral's look markedly. In the 21st century Mallorcan artist **Miquel Barceló** transformed St Peter's Chapel, covering the walls in a ceramic relief of fish, loaves and waves. It's a bold modern contrast to the Gothic that some visitors adore and others still debate. ## How to get there 1. On foot through the old town, about 15 minutes from Plaça d'Espanya. 2. From the Passeig Marítim, along Parc de la Mar. 3. Buses to stops by Parc de la Mar or Plaça de la Reina. 4. From the airport, bus A1 to the centre, then a 10-minute walk. ## Tips for your visit Cover shoulders and knees. Tourists enter through a side portal, and visits are limited on Sundays and during services. An hour is enough, more if you take the rooftop tour. Be sure to see the cathedral from outside: the best view is from the sea side, by the Parc de la Mar lake where it's mirrored in the water. In the evening it's beautifully floodlit, and a stroll along the seafront below its walls is one of Palma's nicest. Next door stands the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, and behind the cathedral begin the old town lanes with patios and cafés, all easy to explore in half a day. ## Before you go Tick off what's ready — your ticks are saved in this browser. - [ ] Book a ticket online - [ ] Come before noon on a sunny day - [ ] Find Gaudí's canopy above the altar - [ ] See the Barceló chapel - [ ] Photograph the cathedral from the Parc de la Mar lake ## Places in Palma: compare and choose Places in Palma rated by YesGo. - [Palma Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/palma-cathedral) — YesGo score 47/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Paid ## Don't mix it up La Seu is Palma's cathedral; the same name is used for cathedrals in other Catalan-speaking cities and islands. ## Tips - Book online. - Best light in the morning. - View it from Parc de la Mar. - Dress modestly. ## Questions ### How much does Palma Cathedral cost? Entry is paid; booking online is easiest. ### How long do you need at the cathedral? About an hour. ### Did Gaudí work on the cathedral? Yes, he reworked the interior in the early 20th century and made the altar canopy. ### Can you go up on the roof? Rooftop tours run in season on separate tickets. ### Is there a dress code? Yes, shoulders and knees must be covered. ## How we checked Facts from English Wikipedia. Hours and prices weren't confirmed with an official source — hence the 'checking' badge. ## Sources - English Wikipedia: Palma Cathedral - Official website, catedraldemallorca.org --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.