Bellver Castle

On the island of Majorca in the Balearic Islands of Spain, 3 kilometers to the west of Palma, is Bellver Castle, a Gothic-style castle. It is one of the few circular fortresses in Europe and was constructed in the 14th century for King James II of Majorca. It was once the home of the Kings of Majorca and was later extensively utilized as a military jail from the 18th to the middle of the 20th century. Today, it is a major tourist destination on the island and houses the city's history museum.

It was built to serve as the residence for James of Mallorca's royal court, and its design mixes palace requirements with defensive features. The most distinctive aspect of its building is its peculiarly round form in Mallorca. The three little towers, the donjon, and the inner yard are all of the same shapes as the surrounding wall. The castle's donjon is surrounded by a moat.

The Museu d'Historia de la Ciutat, which is located in Castell de Bellver, is the city's history museum and features artifacts dating from ancient Roman times to the 17th century. You can explore a number of deserted rooms upstairs, including one that was formerly a kitchen. You can witness the prisoners' graffiti inscribed onto the walls as well as breathtaking views of the woods, Palma, the Badia de Palma, and the ocean from the summit.

Location: Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain