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Castel de Bellver Castle is another masterpiece of Gothic art. It is built a few kilometers from Palma de Mallorca and is the only building in Gothic style in Spain with an unusual round shape. Bellver Castle is built on a high hill, from here you can see the enchanting view of the bay of Palma and the magnificent panorama of the city, and on sunny days you can even see the outlines of Cabrera Island
The history of the castle begins in the 14th century when Aragonese King Jaime II decided to build in a picturesque area hilly Mallorca its ancestral nest. However, a few centuries later, Belver lost the status of a monarch's dwelling. In the 18th century, the castle was used as a prison, among its inmates was the famous Spanish writer Gaspard Melchor de Hovelianos.
Three wide cylindrical towers, a vast courtyard and a spacious patio on the top floor attract attention from the castle, from where you want to admire the charming Palm . The castle museum has an interesting collection of archaeological finds and classical sculptures
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Bellver Castle |
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Inside the Bellver Castle |
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Hall with exhibits, Bellver Castle |
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One of the premises at Bellver Castle |
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Battle of Belver |
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Pushka, Bellver Castle |