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Church · Palma, Balearic Islands
Basílica de Sant Francesc
Franciscan church and convent from the late 13th century, with a Baroque façade, a Gothic cloister with slender columns, and the tomb of the Majorcan philosopher Ramon Llull.
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About Basílica de Sant Francesc
The Basilica of Sant Francesc began to be built in 1281, together with the Franciscan convent, in Palma’s old quarter. The church is Gothic, but the main façade was redone at the end of the 17th century in a Baroque style, with a large sculpted portal showing the Virgin and Franciscan saints, below a rose window.
Inside, the single nave has side chapels and a Baroque high altar. In a chapel behind the altar is the tomb of Ramon Llull, a 13th-century Majorcan philosopher, mystic, and writer, one of the first authors to write in Catalan, who preached and traveled around the Mediterranean.
The Gothic cloister, from the 14th and 15th centuries, is one of the most peaceful places in Palma, with slender arches atop columns of varied designs, orange trees, and a well in the middle. In front of the church, on the square, stands the statue of Friar Junípero Serra, born in Mallorca, who founded missions in California.
Visits often have reduced hours because of religious life.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
30 to 45 minutes.
Best time
In the morning, when the cloister is quieter and the light is softer. Check the opening times.
How to get there
It is located on Plaça de Sant Francesc, in the historic center, a 10-minute walk from the cathedral.
Tip
Enter the cloister and walk through the galleries at a relaxed pace. Look for Ramon Llull’s tomb, in a chapel behind the high altar.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Basílica de Sant Francesc
Who is buried at Sant Francesc?
Ramon Llull, a Majorcan philosopher and writer of the 13th century.
Who is the statue in front of the basilica?
Father Junípero Serra, born in Mallorca, who founded missions in California in the 18th century.
Is the cloister of Sant Francesc open to visitors?
Yes, during the basilica's visiting hours; check the schedule.