4.8/5
High.PriestessI felt like I was on Games of Thrones,don’t ask me why just gave me that vibe! It’s surreal, like a Time Machine!! It stands on a site of a former mosque that was built when the moors occupied the island. Waiting time to visit inside wasn’t that much and if you are European you don’t pay to enter, just need to show ID. Theres a lot to see inside, don’t just see it from the external side!
3.8/5
橘果妈Bellver Castle. Built in the 13th century, it was originally a fortress, but later it was converted into a mint and prison. It is 3 km from the center of Palma, 112.6 meters above sea level, and is located above the Bay of Mallorca and the islands. In 1300, King Jaime II ordered its construction, and 70 permanent workers, many women and the king's slaves participated in the construction, which lasted for more than 9 years. At the end of the 14th century, it was the residence of King Juan II. Since then, many royal relatives, nobles, foreign heads of state, etc. have often stayed here, including the current King of Spain and Queen Sofia. In 1717, it was converted into a military prison. From 1802 to 1808, Jovianos, the Minister of Finance during the reign of Carlos IV, was imprisoned here. In 1821, it was temporarily used as a mint. In 1931, the state transferred the castle's buildings and the surrounding woods to the Palma City Government, and the castle became the city's history museum and the Desbouygues Classical Sculpture Museum. Many cultural and solemn ceremonial activities of the Palma City Government are also often held here.
