Baroque beauty: Palma City Hall's 300-year journey

Baroque beauty: Palma City Hall's 300-year journey

Discover a 300-year-old architectural marvel: Palma City Hall, a testament to Baroque splendour and a city centre commandant since 1680.

Palma City Hall, or Cort, has been a symbol of architectural mastery for three centuries. Built between 1649 and 1680, this Baroque marvel boasts manierist details and has served as a city centre commandant since its creation. Situated on Plaza de Cort in Palma, the building showcases a baroque facade, featuring a balcony with seven ventaniles, the Banc del si no fos (Banco del si no fuese), and the Rellotge d'en Figuera (Reloj de Figuera).

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Written by Nik Frost

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