A unique night to learn how to observe the Perseid meteor shower with the best conditions at Bellver Castle!
A unique night to learn how to observe the Perseid meteor shower with the best conditions at Bellver Castle!
The magical night of the Perseids returns to Bellver Castle - cancelled
The Mallorcan Institute of Space Sciences (IMCE) has organized an event at Bellver Castle once again, on Saturday, August 3rd, to learn how to observe the 'star shower', Perseids, or 'Tears of Sant Llorenç', with the necessary technical conditions to enjoy this astronomical phenomenon that occurs only once a year, in the first half of August.
Mallorca events: What's On from Monday to Thursday
Whether you're into music, dance, or family fun, don't miss these exciting events happening around the island.
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Masters of music at the Bellver Castle
The show will bring together some of the best figures on the international classical music scene
Sunday Angel at Bellver Castle
The traditional Sunday Angel brings together hundreds of people to enjoy the last 'empanades' between games and 'folk dances'.
The party for the Angel at Bellver Castle
The pancaritat (bread with charity) pilgrimages should strictly speaking take place on Angel Sunday - the day of the Guardian Angel.
Bread and charity - the origins of Mallorca’s pancaritats
The old caritater procession suggests that this had long been a bit of a fiesta, which is how the pancaritats now are - they start on Easter Monday, depending on the village or town.
The Guardian Angel at Bellver Castle
The Guardian Angel at Bellver Castle.
Mallorca attractions: Bellver Castle
Bellver Castle, situated on a hill overlooking Palma, is a unique fortress with a circular design, making it one of the few of its kind in Europe. Built in the 14th century for King James II of Mallorca, the castle served various purposes, including as a royal residence and military stronghold. Its strategic position affords panoramic views of the city and the bay. Today, Bellver Castle stands as a historical gem, hosting cultural events and housing the City History Museum.
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Bellver Castle in Palma.
Bellver Castle in Palma.
Mallorca has one of the most haunted castles in Europe!
Prisoners were left to swelter in the summer heat or freeze to death in winter.
The Perseids shower at Bellver Castle in Palma
The Perseids shower at Bellver Castle in Palma.
Bellver Castle and Galatzó are once again the venues to enjoy the "The Tears of Sant Llorenç"
On Saturday's 5 and 12 August, Bellver Castle and the Houses of Galatzó will once again be stages to enjoy the Perseids or 'Tears of Sant Llorenç', at the initiative of the Mallorcan Institute of Space Sciences (IMCE), with the support of the town councils of Palma and Calvià.
Cellist Kian Soltani
Kian Soltani cellist to perform at Bellver Castle.
Concert for peace in Palma
Miquel Àngel Aguiló is a cellist and composer whose collaborations have included orchestral arrangements for the top-rated Mallorcan indie band Antónia Font.
Miquel Ángel Aguiló playing his cello
Miquel Ángel Aguiló playing his cello.
The party for the Angel on Sunday
The pancaritat (bread with charity) pilgrimages-cum-parties should strictly speaking take place on Angel Sunday - the day of the Guardian Angel.
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