Bellver Castle Gothic Round Tower and Fortress Walls in Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Palma de Mallorca, Palma de Mallorca , Spain
Bellver Castle's distinctive cylindrical tower and medieval stone fortress walls stand under a clear blue sky in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The 14th-century Gothic castle features light-colored limestone construction with arched windows and defensive battlements.
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A Unique Circular Fortress
Bellver Castle stands as one of Europe's few round castles, its cylindrical towers and limestone walls rising above Palma de Mallorca since the early 14th century.
Gothic Military Architecture
The fortress showcases distinctive Catalan Gothic design with its circular keep, arched windows, and defensive stone battlements built during the reign of James II of Majorca.
Tourism Destination
Today, visitors explore the castle's terraces and walkways, walking the same stone paths that have witnessed nearly 700 years of Mallorcan history.
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