Bellver Castle
Castell de Bellver
Address: C/ Camilo José Cela, s/n C.P. 07015
Phone: (971) - 73 06 57 - 45 12 03
Bellver Castle is located 3 km from Palma's city centre
and 112.6 m above sea level, dominating the bay and a large
part of the island of Majorca.
Construction commenced at the beginning
of the 14th century on the orders of Jaime II, King of Majorca,
and the castle's functions were both defensive and residential.
The plan of the building is circular with
three semi-circular towers and another tower about 7 metres
away from the main body of the Castle. The construction
is set around a central courtyard and has two levels: the
ground floor with round arches and flat ceilings and the
upper floor with lancet arches covered with a cross vault
in pure Gothic style.
The State ceded the building and woods to
Palma City Council in 1931, who made some conversions to
house the Museum. Numerous cultural and leisure activities
also take plac.
* Ground Floor: Armoury Courtyard and Museum
of the City's History. Survey of the City's history and
building development since the Bronze Age until our time
(in the course of being reformed and extended).
* Main Floor: San Marcos Chapel, Sala de Jovellanos, Throne
Room, kitchen and the Despuig Collection of Classical Sculpture.
* Terrace: Panorama of the City and its bay.
Per person 1,73 € . Per person thru agency 1,55 €.
Over 65, pensioners, teenagers of 14 to 18, holders of the
"carnet jove" or similar, cultural groups organised
by public institutions 0,87 €. School Groups accompanied
by a teacher, Sundays and public holidays FREE OF CHARGE
Address: C/ Camilo José Cela, s/n C.P. 07015 Palma
de Mallorca
Phone: (971) - 73 06 57 - 45 12 03 FAX: (971) - 45 43 73
calendar: October to March: Weekdays: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sundays
and public holidays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. April to September:
Weekdays: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays and public holidays in
April, May, June and September: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sundays
and public holidays in July and August: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
and 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Sundays and public holidays the Rooms
and Museums are closed)
Accesses: Public: Municipal Transport Lines 3, 4, 20, 21
and 22 to Joan Miró (Gomila) and walk the rest of
the way, 20'. Private: Through Calle Camilo José
Cela to the Castle¿s car park.
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