The Arco de la Drassana

Palma,The Arco de la DrassanaSpain
The Arco de la Drassana
Passeig Dalt Murada, 1B, 07001, Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
The Arco de la Drassana, a massive pointed arch measuring 18 meters in width, showcases a distinctive Roman brick design influenced by Arab culture. Its exact construction date remains unknown, although some experts speculate it was built during the 10th century, coinciding with the initial period of Muslim rule in Mallorca.

By passing through the Arco de la Drassana, one gains entry to the dock of a small private port belonging to the Almudaina palace fortress. Within this architectural complex, certain elements can be traced back to talayotic times, enduring through the present day in modern buildings.

Access to the Arco de la Drassana can be obtained from Avenida Antoni Maura, or one can observe it while strolling along the wall that commences at the Jardines Del Rey (King's Gardens) and runs parallel to the Parc de la Mar. This site holds great historical significance as it reveals that the sea once lapped at the base of the walls encircling the city of Palma, offering a vivid depiction of the formidable naval power of Islamic Mallorca.