Bellver Castle, Gothic castle on Puig de Sa Mesquida hill in Palma de Mallorca, Spain
The circular stone fortress includes three original towers connected by walls surrounding a central courtyard with gothic arches at an elevation of 112 meters.
James II of Majorca commissioned the construction of Bellver Castle in 1300, and it served as a military prison from 1717 through both Napoleonic and Spanish Civil Wars.
The City History Museum on the ground floor exhibits Roman ceramics, classical statues, and traces the development of Palma from prehistoric Talayotic civilization.
Visitors can reach the castle via public bus routes 4, 20, and 46 to Plaça de Gomila, followed by a 15-minute uphill walk to the entrance.
The structure stands as the sole circular Gothic castle in Spain, featuring distinctive double arches that reflect Moorish architectural influences.
Location: Palma
Inception: 1310s
Founders: James II of Majorca
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Elevation above the sea: 112 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Fee: Mo-Sa
Made from material: Marès
Operator: Ajuntament de Palma
Address: Carrer Camilo José Cela, s/n, Ponent, 07014 Palma, Illes Balears 07014 Palma
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-19:00; Sunday 10:00-15:00
Phone: +34971735065
Website: http://castelldebellver.palma.cat
GPS coordinates: 39.56375,2.61934
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
The coast of Mallorca alternates between sandy beaches and rocky coves like Sa Calobra and Cala Figuera. The island retains a rich architectural heritage with Palma's Gothic cathedral, the circular Bellver castle, and medieval villages. Natural formations include the Drach caves, the s'Albufera nature park, and the Alfàbia gardens. The historic Sóller train crosses the Sierra de Tramuntana.
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