Sainta Eulàlia Church

The Church of Saint Eulalia, in Palma

The Church of Saint Eulalia is one of the oldest parishes of Palma, in the heart of the old town. The Palma audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this history-laden Gothic sanctuary, a witness of the beginnings of the Christian town after the Reconquest.

One of the oldest parishes of the town

The Church of Saint Eulalia, Santa Eulàlia, is one of the oldest and most important parishes of Palma. Its foundation dates back to the thirteenth century, just after the conquest of Majorca by King James I of Aragon: it is thus among the first churches raised by the Christians in the reconquered town, often on the location of former places of worship. Built in a fine Gothic style, the church stands out by its vast nave, its high vaults and its chevet, as well as by its bell tower that rises above the roofs of the old town. Over the centuries, it has been enriched with chapels, altarpieces and works of art. Dedicated to Saint Eulalia, a young martyr of the early times of Christianity, the church was the theatre of notable events of the history of the town. Located in the heart of a quarter of old alleys, on a lively square, it remains a living place of worship and an essential witness of the medieval past of Palma. A historic sanctuary, the Church of Saint Eulalia is discovered with respect.

What to see

You admire, with respect, one of the oldest parishes of Palma, founded in the thirteenth century just after the conquest of the island, among the first Christian churches of the reconquered town, with a fine Gothic style with its vast nave, its high vaults and its bell tower dominating the roofs, enriched with chapels and altarpieces, dedicated to Saint Eulalia. The Church of Saint Eulalia is a historic sanctuary of Palma. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Church of Saint Eulalia lies in the heart of the old town of Palma, on a lively square, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; access and hours follow their own conditions, which vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is the Church of Saint Eulalia of Palma?

One of the oldest and most important parishes of Palma, founded in the thirteenth century just after the conquest of the island, among the first Christian churches of the reconquered town; built in Gothic, with a vast nave and a high bell tower, it is dedicated to Saint Eulalia, a young martyr of the early times of Christianity.

Where is the Church of Saint Eulalia of Palma?

In the heart of the old town of Palma de Mallorca, in Spain.