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Castell de Bellver

Carrer Camilo José Cela, Palma, Illes Balears

Description

Bellver Castle is a circular shaped fortification located near Palma de Mallorca. It was built in the 14th century in Gothic style and was used as a residence by Kings James II, Sancho and James III of Mallorca. Nowadays, it houses the City Council of Palma and the Museum of History of the city of Palma. The main architectural features are its circular walls, the inner courtyard surrounded by a gallery of Gothic arches, the keep and three towers.

Access & Transport

The castle is about 2.5km west of the centre of Palma. It is possible to walk up from Carrer de Bellver with buses 4, 20 and 46 stopping nearby at ''62-pl. Gomila'. Parking is available onsite.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining a visit there with the Fundació Miró Mallorca

Meta review

The castle gets positive comments in online reviews for the views over the surrounding countryside and Palma and, of course, its unusual shape but, beyond that, there isn't much to see according to many visitors except for a collection of Roman statuary. At least it is not crowded.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral except for some electricity consumption (lighting). The castle has been repurposed as well. Preserve the town's historical and architectural heritages

Conclusion

The Castle of Bellver is worth a visit mostly for the view and the photogenic circular design. Probably not worth a long journey but it would be a missed opportunity no to take a look when in Palma.

Key positive

Great views

Unusual architecture

Key negative

Lacks content

Suitability

Stairs to the upper floor, the rest is accessible to wheelchair users

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in September 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Apr, 01

Season 1

MONDAY -

TUESDAY10:00 - 19:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 19:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 19:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 19:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 19:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 15:00

Start of Season 2:Oct, 01

Season 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 15:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€2
Adult
18 - 64
€4
Teen & Young
14 - 17
€2
Child
3 - 13
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Free on Sundays

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