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Bellver Castle
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Castillo de Bellver.jpg
Aerial view of the castle
Height 112 m (367 ft)
Site information
Owner Palma de Mallorca City Council
Site history
Built 1311
Built by Pere Salvà
Materials Marès

Bellver Castle (bellver in Castilian means "good view") is a castle that was built by order of King Jaime II for use as a residence of the kings of Mallorca. The castle is built at 112 metres (367 ft) above sea level. Today it belongs to the City Council of Palma de Mallorca and it is the Museum of the History of the city of Palma. It is open to the public.

Uses:

  • - Refuge to the Turkish landings.
  • - Military Prison
  • - Military fortress during the Rebellion of Germanias
  • - Shelter from the epidemic of plague.

Bellver Castle was one of 100 finalists for the 12 Treasures of Spain in 2007.

Images for kids

  • CastellBellver-pjt3

    Donjon of the Bellver Castle

  • Bellver-portal

    Internal portal, valley, revellí and eaves at the background

  • CastellBellver-pjt1

    Circular inner yard

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Castillo de Bellver para niños

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