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Standing right beside the cathedral, overlooking the sea, the Palau de l'Almudaina is the royal palace of Palma and one of the oldest royal residences in Europe still in use. Its very name, from the Arabic al-mudayna meaning the citadel, reveals its origins: this was the alcázar, the fortified palace, of the Muslim rulers, or walis, of Mallorca. After the Christian conquest of 1229, King James the First and his successors, the kings of Mallorca, took over the Moorish fortress and converted it into a Gothic royal palace, while keeping much of its Islamic layout, so that it blends Arab and Christian features in a fascinating whole. Within are grand Gothic halls, royal apartments, a chapel and peaceful courtyards and gardens. Remarkably, the palace remains an official residence of the Spanish royal family, who use it for ceremonies and receptions during their summer stays on the island.
À retenir
- 1309 year — The Moorish fortress was converted into a Gothic royal palace by the kings of Mallorca
- 1 name — Almudaina comes from the Arabic al-mudayna, meaning the citadel
- 1 residence — It remains an official residence of the Spanish royal family today
📍 Carrer del Palau Reial, 07001, Palma