The palace features not only bright and impressive frontage but an ingenious interior design. Its walls keep a rich collection of the art objects, antique furniture and military attributes. The Bellver Castle (Castillo de Bellver) is located on one of the high hills of the island. The castle was erected in the first part of the 14th century. The name of the castle can be literally translated as “beautiful sight”. Indeed observation platforms open a vibrant panoramic view of the city from the castle. A majestic forest spreads around the charming building.
Among samples of architecture of Palma de Mallorca tourists will also find the building of the old exchange house named Lonja. The building is located on a beautiful square bearing the same name and is a marvelous sample of Spanish Gothic style. The high building of white brick decorated with spiral columns surrounded with graceful palm trees looks just amazing. Nowadays this majestic building is reequipped into an exhibition hall which is an established place for holding of different cultural events.
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