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Bellver Castle<\/strong> is one of the most iconic monuments in Palma de Mallorca<\/strong>, in the Balearic Islands, Spain. Its name means “castle with a beautiful view”, and it lives up to its name thanks to its privileged location on a hill about 112 meters above sea level, offering spectacular panoramic views of the city of Palma, its bay, and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main features:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • Unique architecture<\/strong>:
    Bellver Castle is famous for its circular layout<\/strong>, something very uncommon among European castles. This makes it unique in Spain and rare in the rest of Europe. It features a central tower (the donjon<\/em>), a circular courtyard, and three smaller towers connected by walls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Construction<\/strong>:
    It was built in the early 14th century (between 1300 and 1311) by order of King James II of Mallorca<\/strong>, in Catalan Gothic<\/strong> style.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Historical uses<\/strong>:
    Over the centuries, the castle has had various uses:\n
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    • Royal residence<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Military fortress<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Prison<\/strong> (it held historical figures such as Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Museum<\/strong> today<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • City History Museum<\/strong>:
      Today, the castle houses the History Museum of Palma<\/strong>, with permanent exhibitions covering the city\u2019s history from Roman times to the present.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Fun facts:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • Its circular shape has sparked architectural curiosity and inspiration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • It was used as a prison during the War of Spanish Succession and the Napoleonic Wars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • It has been carefully restored and preserved, becoming one of Mallorca\u2019s top tourist attractions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        To check all this information, we invite you to Mallorca! \ud83c\udf1e\ud83c\udff0\ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f\ud83c\udf05<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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