Esgl茅sia de Sant Nicolau (Church of Saint Nicolas), Palma de Mallorca
Nestled in the atmospheric labyrinth of Palma鈥檚 La Palma Baixa district, just off the elegant boulevard of Es Born, the Church of Saint Nicholas (Esgl茅sia de Sant Nicolau) offers a quiet and evocative experience amidst the city鈥檚 bustling historic heart. Founded in 1302 to ease the pressures of the large Santa Eul脿lia parish, the original edifice was rebuilt in phases between 1309 and 1349, reflecting the community鈥檚 growth at a pivotal moment in Palma鈥檚 medieval urban development.
What you see today is largely the result of a comprehensive 17th-century reconstruction, which significantly reshaped the apse, roof, and interior decor. After its renovation and re鈥憇anctification in 1712, the church welcomed visitors into a structure that elegantly blends Gothic bones with Baroque flourishes. The basilica-style layout鈥攚ith a single nave flanked by side chapels beneath Gothic vaults and lunettes鈥攅choes its medieval origins, while floral motifs, carved pillars, and the Baroque altarpiece showcase later artistic embellishments.
Architectural highlights include a Catalan-Gothic fa莽ade characterised by a square front flanked by octagonal towers, Gothic portals attributed to Francesc Sagrera, and a rose window featuring Casa Amig贸 stained glass introduced during a later neo鈥慓othic revival in the late 19th century by architect Joan Miquel Sureda y Ver铆. Inside, you鈥檒l find the Gothic paintings of Saint Nicholas and Saint Maginus (by Miquel d鈥橝lcany铆s), a silver Gothic ciborium, and a richly decorated Baroque altarpiece, blending layers of Palma鈥檚 evolving art history.
For visitors craving a calm moment of reflection or a taste of Palma鈥檚 architectural richness, the Church of Saint Nicholas is a peaceful gem often overlooked by mainstream tours. Its intimate scale and layered history reward curiosity. Audio guides are available on-site, and they also play a modest role during Holy Week, serving as the starting point for one of Palma鈥檚 traditional processions on Holy Tuesday.
What you see today is largely the result of a comprehensive 17th-century reconstruction, which significantly reshaped the apse, roof, and interior decor. After its renovation and re鈥憇anctification in 1712, the church welcomed visitors into a structure that elegantly blends Gothic bones with Baroque flourishes. The basilica-style layout鈥攚ith a single nave flanked by side chapels beneath Gothic vaults and lunettes鈥攅choes its medieval origins, while floral motifs, carved pillars, and the Baroque altarpiece showcase later artistic embellishments.
Architectural highlights include a Catalan-Gothic fa莽ade characterised by a square front flanked by octagonal towers, Gothic portals attributed to Francesc Sagrera, and a rose window featuring Casa Amig贸 stained glass introduced during a later neo鈥慓othic revival in the late 19th century by architect Joan Miquel Sureda y Ver铆. Inside, you鈥檒l find the Gothic paintings of Saint Nicholas and Saint Maginus (by Miquel d鈥橝lcany铆s), a silver Gothic ciborium, and a richly decorated Baroque altarpiece, blending layers of Palma鈥檚 evolving art history.
For visitors craving a calm moment of reflection or a taste of Palma鈥檚 architectural richness, the Church of Saint Nicholas is a peaceful gem often overlooked by mainstream tours. Its intimate scale and layered history reward curiosity. Audio guides are available on-site, and they also play a modest role during Holy Week, serving as the starting point for one of Palma鈥檚 traditional processions on Holy Tuesday.
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Esgl茅sia de Sant Nicolau (Church of Saint Nicolas) on Map
Sight Name: Esgl茅sia de Sant Nicolau (Church of Saint Nicolas)
Sight Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain (See walking tours in Palma de Mallorca)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain (See walking tours in Palma de Mallorca)
Sight Type: Religious
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Walking Tours in Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Create Your Own Walk in Palma de Mallorca
Creating your own self-guided walk in Palma de Mallorca is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Historical Buildings Walking Tour
Fervent devotees of the past will undoubtedly find Palma de Mallorca's old town quite alluring for a chance to get closer to the island's culture and discover firsthand the unspoiled Mallorca as it once was. Indeed, the historic center of the city is ideal for an acquaintance with the local heritage richly presented in the form of multiple historic buildings.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Some of them, like the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Palma de Mallorca Introduction Walking Tour
Before it became a Roman camp, the area called Palma was a Talaiotic settlement, a place of mysterious Bronze age megaliths. Even the Romans were mystified. In time the camps and the stones disappeared and the city of Palma formed.
The Romans were succeeded by Byzantines, pirates and Islamic rulers. The Muslim period extended from 902 to 1229. In December of 1229, after a siege of three months,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
The Romans were succeeded by Byzantines, pirates and Islamic rulers. The Muslim period extended from 902 to 1229. In December of 1229, after a siege of three months,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles