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The royal residence of Jaime II.
The castle is located on the crest of a hill and is in the Gothic style.
Bellver Castle has had various different uses over the course of its history. King Jaime II ordered its construction as a royal residence. In the 19th century it was converted into a mint. Its circular structure is unusual, and it has three towers and a keep divided into four sections. Inside the castle there is a circular bailey with two storeys and a courtyard built over a cistern. There is a chapel on the second floor.
Practical info
Construction: Castle
Origin: 14th century
Artistic period: Gothic
Historic period: 14th century
Setting: The castle is located around 3 kilometres from the historic centre of Palma.
Location
Calle Camilo José Cela 17
07014 Palma (Mallorca)
castelldebellver@a-palma.es
http://www.cultura.palma.es/Tel.:+34 971735065
Fax.:+34 971454373
Useful information
From Apr 01 to Sep 30
Monday
From 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
From Tuesday to Saturday
Does not close at midday
From 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Public holidays and Sundays
Does not close at midday
From 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
From Oct 01 to Mar 31
Monday
From 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Does not close at midday
From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
From Tuesday to Saturday
Does not close at midday
From 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Public holidays and Sundays
Does not close at midday
From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Closed: 25 December and 1 January.
Prices
General: €4
Reduced: €2
Admission free
Children under 14 years
Sunday
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