The church site was established as the first Christian place of worship in Palma following the defeat of the Moors.
The image of the Mare de Déu de la Salut is attributed to the 13th-century conquest, said to have been brought by King James I.
The church was officially elevated to the rank of Minor Basilica in 2017.
The baroque transformation of the building largely occurred between 1618 and 1690.
The church interior contains a notable collection of 17th and 18th-century religious art, including works by local Mallorcan masters.
The Basílica de San Miguel de Palma is one of the oldest churches in Palma, occupying the site of the city's first mosque after the 1229 Christian conquest. The current structure primarily reflects a 17th-century Baroque reconstruction, though it incorporates older structural remnants. It houses the venerated image of the Mare de Déu de la Salut, the patron saint of Palma. The interior is characterized by a single-nave layout with side chapels and significant decorative altarpieces. The church holds the status of a minor basilica, a title granted by the Holy See. It is located on a historic thoroughfare that has functioned as a central commercial artery since medieval times. The facade is relatively understated compared to the elaborate interiors typical of the Mallorcan Baroque period. It serves as an active parish church with daily liturgical functions.
From the center of the nave looking toward the main altar to capture the scale of the baroque ceiling.
Visit during non-liturgical hours to walk through the nave without disrupting services.
Look for the external stone relief carvings which are older than the primary baroque facade.
Combine the visit with a walk along the surrounding Carrer de Sant Miquel, which is a major pedestrian-only retail street.
Avoid entering the main nave if a funeral or wedding is in progress; do not use flash photography near the altars.
Modest dress covering shoulders and knees is expected; silence is required during religious services.
