Local Attractions :
• The Cathedral Seo (5 Miles) - The most distinctive landmark of Palma, the cathedral has the highly creative Antoni Gaudí designed its interior in 20th century. Results are fascinating and original at the same time, almost impossible to describe with words.
• La Lonja (5 Miles) - Perhaps one of the most outstanding examples of Gothic civil architecture in all the Mediterranean area, with a great facade and fantastic interior. It was built by Guillem Sagrera and is used today as Museum of Arts.
• Around Plaza Mayor (5 Miles) - La Rambla and Avenida de Jaime III are two important shopping streets with beautiful buildings, as Casa Berga (today the province's court of law) with its impressive Baroque balcony. Calle del Sindicato was the seat of the medieval committees.
• Paseo del Borne (7 Miles) - Heart of the historical center, and one of the most lively streets in town. At both sides it is flanked by narrow medieval lanes as well as elegant palaces of 19th century. The italian influence is very characteristical for Mallorca in general.
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