World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Mallorca, Spain Travel Guide http://bit.ly/18FU4zn Shepherd Entertainment takes you on a tour of Palma de Mallorca, the largest city in Mallorca and the capital of the Balearic Islands. Visit Palma de Mallorca on the island of Mallorca, Spain Many think that the capital of the island Palma de Mallorca is the nicest city of the Mediterranean Sea area, already James the first thought the same in spite of the fact that he has not seen the famous cathedral that was built by his order. According to legend, the king's ship was caught in a storm and he pledged to have a huge church built if he survived. The Mallorca mosque in Medina was demolished and construction began on a new Gothic church in its place, according to plans by Guillem Sagrera. The last stone was placed 130 years after the architect's death but restructuring was carried out on it throughout the following centuries. Even the outstanding representative of Spanish architecture Antoni Gaudi added his own ideas to it. His modern slightly bizarre vision became embodied in the wrought iron canapé above the altar decorated with lamps tapestries and a colored crucifix. The outside walls are made of the golden yellow limestone of the Santanine quarry and snow white marble from Carara was used for the interior. The cathedral in Palma is larger than the one in Cologne. The buttress is spaced closely together radiate an unusual and powerful atmosphere, 14 columns hold the 44 meter high ceiling of the main nave, its huge rows window measuring 11 meters across is the largest in the world. The windows decorated with figures or geometrical forms reflect the sunshine in every color of the rainbow when the sun shines through them. Nine bells peel in the tower built in 1389. Capella de La Trinidad is the resting place of the Aragonian kings James II and III. The old town is not too big but more pleasant. The elaborately decorated churches with their fragrance of incense, dignified medieval palaces, and gleaming public buildings are all equally proof of the former richness of Palma. The dark wall buildings are shut off from the world by huge wooden gates preventing passersby from seeing the richness of the interiors. Most of the palaces of the 15th and 16th centuries are inhabited by the builders' descendants. There is not much chance to get inside but through the wrought iron grating it is worth admiring the small intimate inter courtyards and patios frequently decorated with a fountain and plants. Here the streets are mainly wider and straighter; the houses are higher than expected. Of the many squares, there are small shady ones full of life like Placa Mercat or Placa Vyler and big ones such as Placa Mayor or Placa Court but all are similarly friendly. The Ayuntamiento, the City Hall stands on the Placa Court surrounded by arcaded houses. The 16th century building with wooden beams is a citadel of the island but also its collection of paintings is remarkable, where we can even find pictures from Bali quest. It is also worth visiting the ruins of the Arabic baths which were domed steam baths heated from below, built according to ancient Roman style and the Saint Francesc church where the tombstone of Rimanus lulus, the greatest Spanish scientist a, philosopher and writer stands. In front of it a statue of Junipero Serra can be found who established the first Californian missions, he was also born in the island. Pedro Johann Miro however was born in California but in lived on Mallorca for 40 years. His house is an art center today with picture gallery and library and a permanent exhibition in his formatiere. Palau Episcopal, residents are the Archbishops of the cathedral is also a notable building. The Casa Oleza is fascinating with its yards connected by white archways, stairs and balconies which could be the scene of a Shakespeare drama. Once Placa Mayor was the city market place, today we can buy vegetables, fruits, fish and other food stubs in the covered market. Baratillo is even more important for tourists as a second hand market is held there on Saturday mornings. Those who are not only interested buying artwork but also in their production should visit Poble Espanyol, a tasteful outdoor museum with typically Spanish houses, shops and workshops. The Museum of the Cathedral is a rich storehouse of religious treasures; we can see here reliquaries, golden crucifixes decorated with precious stones and other treasures. Tags: Visit Palma de Mallorca in Mallorca,mallorca travel attractions,mallorca travel guide,mallorca travel information,mallorca travel tips,palma de mallorca in mallorca,shepherd entertainment,spain travel tips,the island of mallorca,world travel,shepherdfilm

• published: 21 Aug 2013
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