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Castell de BellvervsPalau de l'Almudaina
Bellver Castle and Palau de l'Almudaina are both rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Bellver Castle ranks significantly better than Palau de l'Almudaina. Bellver Castle ranks #4 in Mallorca with positive reviews from 4 sources including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Castell de Bellver
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Michelin Guide
U.S. News & World Report
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Camilo Jose Cela, Palma de Mallorca, Majorca
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Fodor's "Overlooking the city and the bay from a hillside, the castle was built at the beginning of the 14th century, in Gothic style but with a circular design—the only one of its kind in Spain." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Built in the 14C, Bellver Castle offers a unique view across the bay. Once the summer residence of the Kings of Majorca, it later became a prison." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"Commissioned by James II of Aragon in the 14th century, the rounded Bellver Castle reigns atop a wooded hillside just west of Palma and offers visitors a 360-degree view of the city and the bay." Full review
Frommer's "The castle which was a fortress with a double moat, is well preserved and now houses the Museu Municipal which is devoted to archaeological objects and old coins. The chief attraction here is the view" Full review
Palau de l'Almudaina Frommer's Frommer's Fodor's
Carrer del Palau Reial, s/n, Palma de Mallorca, Majorca
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Frommer's "Muslim rulers erected this splendid fortress surrounded by Moorish-style gardens and fountains." Full review
Frommer's "The palace museum displays antiques, artwork, suits of armor, and Gobelin tapestries. The grounds have panoramic views of the harbor." Full review
Fodor's "Opposite Palma's cathedral, this palace was originally an Arab citadel, then became the residence of the ruling house during the Middle Ages." Full review
