The Palacio Real de la Almudaina, Royal Palace of La Almudaina, is one of the official residences of the Spanish Royal Family. It is categorized as an Alcázar (fortified palace). This imposing alcázar, known at the time of the conquest with the name of "Zuda", was rebuilt in 1309 by the King James II of Majorca, according to the model of the Royal Palace of Perpignan. In La Almudaina, the monarchs of the Kingdom of Majorca, the Aragonese monarchs and Spanish monarchs had their court successively. Philip II of Spain destined the "Tinell" to Real Audiencia and installed in the rest of the building the General Captaincy of the Islands.
The current structure of La Almudaina corresponds to the one built in the 14th century with its different spaces; the palaces of the King and of the Queen, the chapel of Saint Anne or the baths, are the most outstanding. Source:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Palace_of_La_Almudaina. The previous year I was here(27/07/2023), around the same time, the King and Queen of Spain were visiting.
This photo was taken on 26/07/2024. © Peter Steel 2024.
