Sitting high on a hill above Palma is the small 13th century Bellver Castle, one of the very few surviving round castles. While being round makes it unique and the view over the bay is worth the uphill walk, the most outstanding feature is the solitary tower that stands along side the castle. If you ever wondered what Rupunzel's tower looked like wonder no more - it is. The tower rises from the dry moat that surrounds the castle with just a few windows beginning half way up. The only access (apart from Rupunzel's hair) is via a narrow bridge from the roof of the castle. Until the advent of cannon, this must have been impregnable. 
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