Castillo de Bellver

November 18th, 2007

Bellver Castle

We just arrived back last week from a city break in Palma Mallorca, and as well as enjoying the many and varied restaurants and bars the city has a rich historical side. One of the many attractions for visitors is the castle situated at the top of mount Bellver.
The castle unique throughout spain due to it’s circular structure, has three towers integrated into the main structure, and a forth one called the Homenaje, or Homage tower.

The Homage tower separated from the castle by seven meters is now connected by a bridge which was built at a later date.
On the inside the castle has a circular parade ground surrounded by rooms over two levels. On the second floor structured around a gallery with 42 octagonal columns which support ogival arches is the chapel dedicated to Sant Marc.

King Jaume ll of Mallorca ordered the construction in the 14th century. The work was commissioned to Pere Salva.

Looking out now across the harbour at the bustling city it is only a small shift in perception to cast your imagination back into older more turbulent times.