Tag: Mallorcan architecture

Bellver Castle in Palma de Mallorca: history, interesting facts and what to see
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Bellver Castle in Palma de Mallorca: history, interesting facts and what to see

Did you know that Mallorca is home to one of Europe’s most remarkable circular castles? Perched on a hill overlooking Palma, Bellver Castle is a unique Gothic fortress built in the early 14th century for King James II of Mallorca. Its perfectly circular design, four towers and central courtyard make it one of the island’s most distinctive historic landmarks, while its hilltop location offers spectacular 360-degree views across Palma and the bay. Discover the fascinating history of Bellver Castle, its royal origins, its centuries as a prison and everything you can see when visiting this extraordinary landmark in Mallorca.

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Building with marés: the stone that shaped Mallorca

Marés stone is much more than a traditional building material: this distinctive Mallorcan sandstone has shaped the island’s architecture, landscape and heritage for centuries. Quarried across Mallorca and used to build houses, churches, walls and some of its most iconic monuments, marés can be seen in Palma Cathedral, La Lonja and Bellver Castle. Discover the fascinating history of marés stone, how it was traditionally quarried and the skilled craft of the trencadors de marés who helped shape Mallorca’s architectural identity.