Podcast Tour Palma From Gothic Light To Moorish Shadows

Mallorca, Spain
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Duration1h 40m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Uncover the hidden layers of Palma de Mallorca. This isn't just a walk through a beautiful Mediterranean old town; it's a journey through time. Discover how Roman foundations, Islamic ingenuity, and Christian conquest are stacked upon each other, hiding in plain sight. Join Max and Nina as they decode the Cathedral of Light, hidden Arab baths, and the ghosts of a lost waterfront.

- A 1.9 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 100 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History and Memory and Art, Design and Aesthetics
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. Parc de la Mar
    10m
    A modern park that reveals the lost, dramatic relationship between Palma's grand cathedral and the Mediterranean Sea.
  2. Catedral-Basilica de Santa Maria de Mallorca
    10m
    Catedral-Basílica de Santa María de Mallorca (La Seu), Palma de Mallorca, Spain
  3. 10m
    A royal palace that embodies the architectural compromise between its origins as an Islamic fortress and its adaptation by Christian kings.
  4. 10m
    The 'King's Gardens', offering a sensory experience of Moorish landscaping and the ingenious use of water and shade.
  5. 10m
    A hidden, modest archway that serves as one of the few visible remnants of the ancient Roman city of Palmeria.
  6. Esglesia de Santa Catalina de Siena
    10m
    One of Palma's oldest churches, showcasing the rapid, pragmatic shift from Islamic to Christian architecture.
  7. Museu de Mallorca
    10m
    Housed in a 16th-century palace, this museum sits atop Roman and Islamic foundations, displaying the tangible artifacts of Palma's buried past.
  8. Banys Arabs
    10m
    The Arab Baths, a hidden 10th-century hammam that perfectly encapsulates the silent, enduring Moorish echoes of Palma.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Palma de Mallorca's main station, take local public transport toward Parc de la Mar. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Parc de la Mar, Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

From Banys Àrabs, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Palma de Mallorca's main station. The departure point is Banys Àrabs, Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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