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Banys Àrabs
These Arab Baths are the only extant monument to the Muslim domination of the island. All that remains are two small underground chambers, one of which has a domed ceiling supported by columns. Interestingly, each of the columns is topped by a different capital: the Muslims were really great recyclers and the capitals came from demolished Roman buildings.
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Catedral
Palma's enormous cathedral is often likened to a huge ship moored at the city's edge. Construction work started in 1230 but wasn't completed until 1600. This awesome structure is predominantly Gothic, apart from the main facade and parts of the interior which were renovated in Modernista style by Antoni Gaudí at the beginning of the 20th century.
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Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró
Joan Miró's art foundation is housed in the artist's Palma studios and contains a permanent collection of the works stored here at the time of his death. In all, more than 100 paintings, a small collection of sculpture and hundreds of drawings make up the collection. There are also temporary exhibitions and a shop selling Miró souvenirs, prints etc.
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Museu d'Art Modern i Contemporani
The spectacular Museu d'Art Modern i Contemporani takes the grand Renaissance-era seaward fortifications, Es Baluard, as its setting. A 21st-century concrete complex has been built into the walls, creating a playful game of light, surfaces and perspective - the perfect framework for this major exhibition of contemporary artists from Spain and beyond.
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Palau de l'Almudaina
A Muslim castle converted into a residence for the Mallorcan monarchs at the end of the 13th century, Palau de l'Almudaina is still occasionally used for official functions when King Juan Carlos is in town.
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