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The Royal Castle of Almudaina was built in a place in Palma de Mallorca where settlements have been known to exist since Roman times. It may have already been the seat of power on the island since then.
The imposing alcázar was known at the time of the conquest under the name "Zuda" and was rebuilt following the model of the Royal Palace in Perpignan.
Here successively had their court the monarchs of the Kingdom of Mallorca, those of Aragon, and those of Spain. Philip II was the one who designated the Great Hall or “Tinell” for the Royal Audience. In the rest of the building, he installed the Captaincy General of the Islands.
The current castle was erected between 1305 and 1314 for King James II. It is a modification of the Muslim alcázar that began in 1281. Traces of the Arab alcazaba (12th and 13th centuries) can still be traced in the building.
Renovation works were extended until 1343 during the reigns of James II (son of James I the Conqueror), Sancho I and James III. Almudaina was thus the seat of a prosperous Mallorcan kingdom in the 14th century until its inclusion in the Crown of Aragon in 1349 with Peter IV.
In the first half of the 16th century, the upper floor of the castle was built by order of King Charles I of Spain (and V of Germany).
Today, therefore, the Royal Palace of Almudaina is the official summer residence of the king; although really his stay with the other members of the royal family is in the Palace of Marivent (as is the case with the Palace of Zarzuela in Madrid).
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The exceptional artists performing on its stage come from various Spanish cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, Granada, and Seville.
Additionally, you can complement your evening with a delicious dinner featuring traditional Spanish cuisine.
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Experience an authentic flamenco show in the heart of Palma de Mallorca. Book your show at Tablao Flamenco Alma and fall in love with the magic and spirit of flamenco.
The exceptional artists performing on its stage come from various Spanish cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, Granada, and Seville.
Additionally, you can complement your evening with a delicious dinner featuring traditional Spanish cuisine.
