Coinciding with the Feast of Saint Martin, Palma Cathedral hosts the extraordinary “Festa de la Llum” (Festival of Light) – a breathtaking natural phenomenon where the rising sun passes through the great rose window, projecting a vivid burst of colour onto the opposite wall.
📅 Tuesday, November 11 – From 07:30
📍 La Seu, Palma Cathedral
This rare alignment creates a perfect reflection of the rose window, formed by the 1,115 pieces of coloured glass that make up La Seu’s magnificent design. A moment of silence and wonder fills the cathedral as light and architecture merge into one luminous spectacle.
The next day, La Seu offers an immersive experience revealing how light has shaped the identity and beauty of Mallorca’s most iconic monument:
💡 Guided Visit: “The Light in La Seu de Mallorca”
📅 Wednesday, November 12 – 10:00 (Spanish) & 11:30 (Catalan)
📍 Meeting Point: Portal de l’Almoina | Duration: 60 minutes
Discover how the incorporation of stained glass transformed La Seu into the celebrated “Cathedral of Light.”
This guided tour explores the artistic and spiritual interplay of sunlight and architecture — from the cathedral’s Gothic windows to the arrival of electricity, which marked a new era of illumination.
🔗 More information: catedraldemallorca.org
