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Palau de l'Almudaina

Carrer del Palau Reial, s/n, Palma de Mallorca, Majorca, Spain
34-971-214-134
4.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Castles, Historic Sites, History Museums
Description: A royal palace has stood on this site since soon after the Arab conquest.
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

I would only ever recommend you go here when it is free to enter i.e. if you are an EU citizen on a Wednesday or Thursday after 5pm; you need to provide proof via a passport/driving license. Otherwise it is a very expensive visit, around 10 euros for entrance and an additional 4 euros for an audio guide. Much of... More

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Elschbach, Germany
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

I was very excited to see this! I guess there are supposed to be some days this is free to the EU passport holders on certain days...this did NOT apply to us! I can't remember the price...but it was a LOT...You can't take pictures inside...and I think with prices that high you should be allowed. There are not THAT many... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Very pretty but most is closed off, as this is an occasional Royal residence. Combine with a trip to the Cathedral and Palau March and you have a day trip. More

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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

Could have done with a lot more information on the leaflet or scattered around the building for those of us that don't like, or want to pay extra for audio guides. More

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South Wales
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

I glad that I am not the only one that feels like this. we have visited several times and was hoping that there would be more artefacts inside this time but alas no. Worth avisit on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons ( NOT ALL DAY) when it is free if you can prove EU citizenship - we used our E111 cards... More

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Kent
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

This is an interesting building but very expensive to visit (€9 pp) and they give you one sheet of info with hardly anything on it, so you wander from room to room not knowing what the paintings represent, or why the rooms are the way they are. I learned more about it in our LP tourist guide than on site! More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012
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I'd visited before, but went again, and was delighted to be reminded that one day a week, usually Wednesdays, entrance is free to EC citizens, provided you can give proof. Luckily I could. The palace is well preserved, and the walk through is well planned, taking you through a variety of different rooms, each of which is well explained. The... More

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surrey uk
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011

Don't forget to take ID so as to take advantage of the generous free entry on certain days. More

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Bedfordshire, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2011

Beautiful features, interesting audio guide, insight into Spanish monarchy, great view of the harbour from the terrace. More

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Pebble Beach, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2008
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The Royal Palace is still reserved for the use of the heirs of Spain's Royalty. We tried to visit the Palace in the afternoon, to discover that it was being used for a party and was closed to the public. 1/2 of the Palace is still the private quarters of the Royal Family. Army Guards are garrisoned here for the... More

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