Bellver Castle is a Gothic-style castle dating back to the 14th century that was built for King James II of Majorca. Situated on a hill overlooking Palma, the well-preserved 14th-century royal fortress was started by Jaume II in 1300 and created by the architect of the Almudaina Palace, Pere Salva, and is one of the few circular castles in Europe. The castle’s central courtyard is surrounded by three large towers that visitors can climb to soak up spectacular views over Palma.

Once used as a prison, Bellver Castle is now home to Palma's museum of local history, which houses an array of historical artifacts, including pottery from the Talaiotic, Roman, Arab, and Spanish periods.

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Museu Arqueologic de Son Fornes (Son Fornes Museum) Botanicactus Botanical Gardens, Ses Salines Coves del Drac (The Caves of Drach) Palma Aquarium Bellver Castle Fundacio Miro Mallorca (Foundation of Pilar and Jean Miro) Ferrocarril de Soller (Soller Train) Jardines de Alfabia Cartoixa de Valldemossa (Carthusian Monastery Valldemossa) Mirador d'es Colomer Sineu Market Ciudad Romana de Pollentia (Pollentia Roman Ruins) Royal Palace of La Almudaina Mirador Ses Barques Jazz Voyeur Festival Celler Sa Premsa Restaurant Es Guix QuitaPenas Valldemossa DINS Santi Taura

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