Plaça Major
Plaça Major
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dancook747
Leeds, UK47 contributions
Sept 2019
Central and historical square, with restaurants all around. Largely a place to pass through if going towards Placa del Cort and Placa d’Espana. Can be quiet and chilled on a late afternoon / early evening. ‘Gallerias’ shopping mall underneath.
Written 12 July 2020
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Heli P
Helsinki, Finland7,374 contributions
Sept 2021
This square is not major by any standards, not by size or restaurant options which seem to have diminished lately. Continueing straight through you reach livelier Sant Miquel shopping street full of shoestores.
At the far end are stairs leading down to La Rambla boulevard which doesn't either make a great impression.
At the far end are stairs leading down to La Rambla boulevard which doesn't either make a great impression.
Written 30 September 2021
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AlbertSalichs
Manresa, Spain22,069 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
Plaça Major is the main square and it is located in Palma, the main city in Majorca Island. It is a square located, where there was a monastery and it was finished in the 20th Century. It is built to seem typical arcaded squares in some Castilian towns. Nowadays, it has some bars and restaurants and some people making the statue, curious. A very known point in Palma.
Written 24 June 2023
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Andrew L
Leigh, UK4,775 contributions
Sept 2021 • Solo
Beautiful space in the middle of town. I wonder what living there looks like ? Bits of art dotted around and some restaurants that looked a bit touristy ? That might be unfair. Some street hawkers at the entrances but no hassle from anyone. Enjoyed walking through a few times during the day.
Written 30 September 2021
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,438 contributions
Aug 2022
Placa Mayor is the main central square in every Spanish town, as well in overseas ex colonies where it's mostly called Plaza de Armas.
Usually, it's a big rectangular square with residences and offices on upper floors, while on the ground floor are bars, restaurants and markets from time to time.
That's just the case here, in Palma, however don't expect much. The square is pretty small and I'd rather consider it a walk through attraction than spending some time here.
Usually, it's a big rectangular square with residences and offices on upper floors, while on the ground floor are bars, restaurants and markets from time to time.
That's just the case here, in Palma, however don't expect much. The square is pretty small and I'd rather consider it a walk through attraction than spending some time here.
Written 29 September 2022
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Bandit-One
Lucerne, Switzerland10,209 contributions
Oct 2021
Placa Major. The heart of most spanish towns and cities. And that's the case here as well.
Shops, restaurants and market stalls all line up. A busy place where people meet. National and international. And it's a nice place, nice architecture all around.
But for great food or a great shopping deal you should head elsewhere. But for a walk, for some pics or to sit down for a drink to watch the world go by it's definitely a perfect spot.
The looks, the atmosphere...it just feels like vacation. An enjoyable spot in town. Surely not to be missed on your first visit to Palma.
Shops, restaurants and market stalls all line up. A busy place where people meet. National and international. And it's a nice place, nice architecture all around.
But for great food or a great shopping deal you should head elsewhere. But for a walk, for some pics or to sit down for a drink to watch the world go by it's definitely a perfect spot.
The looks, the atmosphere...it just feels like vacation. An enjoyable spot in town. Surely not to be missed on your first visit to Palma.
Written 15 April 2022
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MrMrsHappyR
Liverpool, UK1,439 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
We visited here while on a cruise. Beautiful square well worth visiting. Huge rectangular surrounding buildings with lovely windows. Lots of craft stalls in the centre with traders selling local crafts.
Written 11 September 2022
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United Kingdom1,674 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
I was expecting a little more from this square, not really much going on at all, a small choice of Cafés to have coffee, just not as grand as I expected.
Written 26 January 2018
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loddington
Kent, England3,146 contributions
You will probably come acros Palma's Plaza Mayor if you like shopping, because it is right in the centre of the main pedestrian-only shopping area, and a short walk to the fruit and vegetable market in Plaza Olivar. Its an imposing square, especially in the sunshine with its various cafes and restaurants, and on Fridays and Saturdays it has a small crafts market that liven it up, selling all sorts of small items. There are also street artists and musicians in and around the square, giving it a very nice festive ambience. Calle Sindicat, leading away from the square, is a favourite shopping street with locals, with a wide range of shops. I wouldn't say its a main attraction, but its certainly worth a look. especially if you are out shopping.
Written 23 October 2010
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Lindsey1956
Greenfield, UK49 contributions
Dec 2015 • Solo
Theres always something going on in this square, from the Christmas markets from the end of November to the spectacular mime artist there throughout the year.... A place to eat, to a place to get your portrait done.. also worth a visit is the underground market clothes and food just take the stairs down in the square. ..
Written 1 August 2016
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