Bellver Castle

Bellver Castle (bellver in Castilian means "good view") is a castle that was built by order of King Jaime II for use as a residence of the kings of Mallorca. The castle is built at 112 metres (367 ft) above sea level. Today it belongs to the City Council of Palma de Mallorca and it is the Museum of the History of the city of Palma. It is open to the public.

Uses:

  • - Refuge to the Turkish landings.
  • - Military Prison
  • - Military fortress during the Rebellion of Germanias
  • - Shelter from the epidemic of plague.

Bellver Castle was one of 100 finalists for the 12 Treasures of Spain in 2007.

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Martin Mi
17 November 2016
Must go place. It's totally worth paying for the ticket to get 360 degree view from the top of the castle. Very impressive.
National Geographic Traveller (UK)
Trailblaze on foot through the pine woods above Carrer de Bellver towards this 14th-century royal fortress. The museum is worth a quick look but the all-seeing view is the real star
Yevgen Poltenko
8 August 2013
The circular castle of the 1300s. An exposition dedic'd to the Spanish Rousseau - Jovellanos. Access: bus #107, Av. Gabriel Roca stop, several streets and 493 stairs up to the N. Free access on Sun's!
Ann Osipova
9 August 2020
Sunday is a free admission day! Check the museum and go upstairs. From the top you can enjoy a view of Palma.
Nicholas
18 January 2017
Supposedly built by Muslims from what I can understand. This explains all of the geographic designs and intricate mathematics involved in building and decorating this site. Well worth the visit!
Leyla Sayfulina
14 April 2015
Вход платный, но оно того стоит. Музей замка интересный, и вид потрясающий со стен замка.
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