Basilica de Sant Francesc
Palma, Spain
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- Type
- Place of worship in Palma, Spain
Visitor information
- Address: Carrer de Sant Francesc, 7, Centre, 07001 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
- Phone: +34 971 71 26 95
- Official website: http://www.spiritualmallorca.com/
People also ask
Is it worth going inside the cathedral in Palma?
The cathedral is worth visiting for its stunning views and the exquisite detail of its frescoes and stained glass windows. One of the small details of the structure of Palma Cathedral actually tells a story. There is a statue of an angel with a scarf tied around its neck, dating from 1320.
Who is buried in Palma Cathedral?
The Royal Chapel, at the end of the central nave, is the earliest-built section of the cathedral and houses the tombs of Mallorcan Kings James the II and III. They are buried in elaborate marble tombs next to the Episcopal Throne of 1346, made of white marble.
What is significant about the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace?
This is the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, a colossal structure which is the world's largest single church building of any denomination, substantially bigger than its nearest competitor, St. Peter's in Rome.
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