The he Castell de Bellver is a 14th-century circular castle, the only one of its kind in Spain. Jaume II ordered it built atop a hill known as Puig de Sa Mesquida in 1300 and it was largely completed within 10 years The castle was conceived above all as a royal residence but only King Sanç in 1314 & Aragón's Joan I in 1395 lived here for any amount of time. In 1717 it became a military prison,used in both the Napoleonic and Spanish Civil Wars. Prisoner's' graffiti was etched into the stonework. The ground-floor City History Museum traces the development of the city from the prehistoric Talayotic civilisation to the present day. As well as Roman & Arabian ceramics there are classical statues & artifacts. Upstairs are a series of largely empty chambers, including the one-time kitchen. read more

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Yes, the Hop On / Hop Off doubledecker bus goes to the Castillo and makes a stop but I decided to walk it. It's a nice walk along Palma's marina with a few coffee shops and bars along the way and then begins the 100 meter ascent through a few streets and an "interesting" alley that made getting to the castle an earned event. The castle itself was built in the 14th century and was the original residence of the kings of Majorca. It was also a military prison for a long time. It survived two attempted sieges (one in 1343 and another in 1391), only falling once into enemy hands in 1521. It is quite the impressive structure and well worth the visit. From the heights of the castle, there are some great panoramic views of the port and the city of Palma. It is well worth making the effort to visit, whether you do it by food or by vehicle. There is a free parking lot. read more

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A great piece of history preserved in this ancient gothic castle on a hill. Located just west of the city of Palma on the island of Majorca. Great castle to explore and see this place that was built for King James Il in the 14th century to protect from the plague. There is a cafe on site to grab food, soda and water. They do have handicap access but it is very difficult. The ramp to push a wheelchair is at the bottom of a large hill so you need to go all the way down to push the wheelchair up. There is a lift to see different levels of the castle. read more

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It's a nice little landmark you can get a few fun photos at without a crazy crowd. It's not going to blow you away, but it has some decent photo ops. There was a tour bus that dropped us off here so it wasn't too much of a hassle. I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to get here, but if you have time it's worth a stop. read more

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Ok this is going to sound, a wee bit strange but the pan (bread) at the little cafe on at the entrance was incredible. The castle was really cool to explore. Once we got to the castle, from the ticket counter, we noticed there was no one to help with the (locked up) handicap lifts. My mother waited at the castle entrance while the rest of us explored the castle. (I don't think she was interested in the castle, I think it worked out). If you are handicap and interested, I suggest mentioning to the ticket folks you will need assistance. I also recommend getting there early, its pleasant to walk the corridors with less folks. The handicap entrance is the service entrance driveway be prepared to go up a very steep incline. (did I say steep? I meant to say "very" steep). We (as a family) enjoyed the castle and do recommend a visit. read more

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This is a quick and cheap stop that you must make if you're visiting Palma. You can tour the castle for just a few euros. My husband is a history buff and absolutely LOVED it. After walking through the castle, you can actually go to the top of the castle where you have a stunning view of the port and the city of Palma (as shown in the picture). The beauty is just inexplicable. You won't regret your visit! read more

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Beautiful castle on the island of Mallorca. It only costs 4€ per person and the tickets is on the far left upon entrance and then you'll need to walk back towards the entrance for entry. It has a lot of rooms within the castle with historical information and old pieces that use to reside in the castle when King James ruled. My favorite fact is that all stonemasons that help build the castle make their own special markings to get paid and to Mark their work - so if you pay close attention to the castle walls, you'll see markings from the stonemasons. Definitely worth a visit to learn facts about the island :) read more

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Nice castle to visit. There's a good walk up the hill though Bellver's forest, and when you are up the castle you get a 360 view of the surrounding area. It's really nice how much you get to see on a clear day. In addition to the views, there's a small museum where Palma's history is explored. I strongly recommend walking the way up and down the hill, as it adds up to the experience and it's not to hard. read more

Very nicely situated round castle, we were lucky to have a workshops and lunch in this beautiful scenery- staff was very friendly and views very breathtaking! read more

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As a tourist spot, there isn't much to see here, so I wouldn't recommend the trek up here unless it's already on your route or you want a panoramic view of the Palma. The first floor is sometimes used as a venue for concerts, but from the roof of the castle, you can get gorgeous views of the ocean and the city of Palma. Beyond that, there really isn't much here, so if you can get a great vantage point elsewhere, you can probably skip Bellver Castle. read more

Meh. This Castle didn't have a lot to look at. It was big, but wasn't too special. I think the nicest part was the fact that they had free wi-fi. Honestly I would suggest skipping this as a tourist location. read more

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Relatively easy access. Ample parking. Short drive from the city center. Fairly low cost admission. It would seem like a great place for views of Palma. We were there on a super rainy day, but still had city/port views. It would probably be awesome on sunny days. Overall, worth the price and time to get there. read more

The most over-rated, over-marketed and nonsense place in town! And we went up there by bike! Poor, poor pitiful us. Flooded with tourist groups from the cruise liners. Skip it, and you will stay much happier. read more