Gaudí’s Palma: Exhibition at Palma Municipal Archive

What did Antoni Gaudí’s presence mean for Mallorca beyond his celebrated work inside the Cathedral? This documentary and photographic exhibition invites visitors to explore the city the Catalan architect experienced in the early 20th century. 🎨🏛️

Hosted at the Arxiu Municipal de Palma (Can Bordils), this temporary exhibition explores Gaudí’s legacy and the urban transformation of Palma between 1902 and 1914.

🎨 Gaudí’s Palma

📅 From October 27, 2026 to February 26, 2027

🕐 Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm

📍 Arxiu Municipal de Palma (Can Bordils, c. de l’Almudaina, 9), Palma

🎟️ Free admission

📖 Archival records and the memory of a changing city

Between 1902 and 1914, Antoni Gaudí traveled repeatedly to the island to undertake the restoration of Palma Cathedral at the request of Bishop Campins. Yet his impact went far beyond religious commissions. Featuring original documents, period photographs, and historical accounts, the exhibition reveals the places he frequented and his ties to Mallorcan architects, artists, and cultural figures.

A notable highlight is the lost Casa Balet in Son Armadans, where a potential design intervention by Gaudí has been suggested. Through this and other examples, the exhibition reflects on modernism and the work of prominent local architects navigating between historicism and new trends.

🏛️ Palma Municipal Archive at Can Bordils

Located in the historic Can Bordils mansion, the Arxiu Municipal preserves Palma’s documentary heritage. Through this exhibition, it opens its archives to shed light on key moments of the city's urban history.

✨ A unique archival journey into the Palma that inspired and welcomed Antoni Gaudí.