History & Art of Palma
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On Friday, we visited Castillo de Belver for an interactive Spanish class. The castle was built in the 14th century on top of a hill on the side of Palma city for King James II of Aragon. It was used as a military prison during the 18th and 19th centuries, and now it is one of the main tourist attractions of the island. It is one of the few European castles with a completely circular shape. The castle design reflects elements of military defense as well as the comfort of a palace.
Today, Castillo de Bellver is a history museum (Museu d’Historia de la Ciutat), displaying objects such as ancient Roman artifacts, Arab pottery, and 17th century ceramics. Upstairs, you can walk through a series of empty chambers including what once was a kitchen.
It is also known for some pretty amazing views of Palma!
Later that afternoon, we went to Es Baluard Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.
We saw three exhibits:
Personae: Masks Against Barbarism
Mal Pelo. Before the Words: Temporary Shelter
María Ruido. The Rules of the Game
We finished off our day by creating our own masterpieces with beautiful views of the Cathedral!
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