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The '''Royal Palace of La Almudaina''', Spanish '''Palacio Real de La Almudaina''', is the [[Alcázar]] (fortified palace) of [[Palma de Mallorca|Palma]], the capital city of the Island of [[Majorca]], [[Spain]]. Built as an Arabian Fort, the crown claimed it as official royal residence in the early 14th century. Inside are many empty rooms, however, when [[King James II of Majorca|King James II]] began restoration, his design plan included the encompassing of the small, romanesque Chapel of Saint Anne. It stands opposite the dramatic [[Palma Cathedral]] with commanding views over the Bay of Palma.
The '''Royal Palace of La Almudaina''', Spanish '''Palacio Real de La Almudaina''', is the [[Alcázar]] (fortified palace) of [[Palma de Mallorca|Palma]], the capital city of the Island of [[Majorca]], [[Spain]]. 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 [[Palace of the Kings of Majorca|Royal Palace of Perpignan]]. In La Almudaina, the monarchs of the Kingdom of Majorca, the Aragonese monarchs and Spanish moarchs 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.
The palace is owned by the Spanish government and operated by ''[[Patrimonio Nacional]]'', an agency of the [[Prime Minister of Spain|Minister of the Presidency]] that manages assets of the State for the Crown. Nowadays, the Royal Family uses it as an official residence for ceremonies and State receptions, having their private summer residence in the Palace of Marivent on the outskirts of Palma.


Its decoration presents two environments, on the ground floor the medieval style is recreated with works from the 15th to the 20th centuries. The upper floor, used for the celebration of official acts of the [[Royal Family]], is decorated with objects and furniture from other Royal Sites of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
[[President of the United States|United States President]] [[Bill Clinton]] stayed overnight at the Palace on 5 July 1995, when he attended a NATO summit held in Madrid. While in Majorca, President Clinton vacationed with King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sophia. The Clinton's and the King and Queen started the visit with a trip to the 14th Century Bellver Castle on Majorca and went.

The current castle, of Roman origin, is a modification of the Muslim [[alcázar]] begun in 1281, it lasted until 1343, during the reigns of [[James II of Majorca]] , son of [[James I of Aragon]], [[Sancho of Majorca]] and [[James III of Majorca]]. La Almudaina was the seat of the prosperous Majorcan kingdom of 14th century, during the reigns of the aforementioned monarch and his successors [[Sancho of Majorca]] and [[James III of Majorca]], until passing to the [[Crown of Aragon]] with [[Peter IV of Aragón|Peter IV]] in 1349.

During the first half of 16th century the upper floor was built by order of the king [[Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor]].

In the same way as in [[Madrid]] the [[Royal Palace of Madrid]], the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, is the official summer residence of the King, although it effectively lives together with the rest of the [[Spanish Royal Family]] in the [[Palau de Marivent]], as in Madrid with the [[Palacio de la Zarzuela]].


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Palacio Real de La Almudaina

The Royal Palace of La Almudaina, Spanish Palacio Real de La Almudaina, is the Alcázar (fortified palace) of Palma, the capital city of the Island of Majorca, Spain. 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 moarchs 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.

Its decoration presents two environments, on the ground floor the medieval style is recreated with works from the 15th to the 20th centuries. The upper floor, used for the celebration of official acts of the Royal Family, is decorated with objects and furniture from other Royal Sites of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

The current castle, of Roman origin, is a modification of the Muslim alcázar begun in 1281, it lasted until 1343, during the reigns of James II of Majorca , son of James I of Aragon, Sancho of Majorca and James III of Majorca. La Almudaina was the seat of the prosperous Majorcan kingdom of 14th century, during the reigns of the aforementioned monarch and his successors Sancho of Majorca and James III of Majorca, until passing to the Crown of Aragon with Peter IV in 1349.

During the first half of 16th century the upper floor was built by order of the king Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.

In the same way as in Madrid the Royal Palace of Madrid, the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, is the official summer residence of the King, although it effectively lives together with the rest of the Spanish Royal Family in the Palau de Marivent, as in Madrid with the Palacio de la Zarzuela.

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