# Castles & Fortifications Tour

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Embark on a captivating journey through Palma’s remarkable historical landmarks, where medieval architecture meets military legacy. Explore unique circular castles, star-shaped fortresses, and ancient lighthouses, each with a storied past of royal residencies and coastal defenses. Discover how these majestic sites transitioned from strategic military roles to cultural treasures, now housing museums filled with rich artifacts and panoramic views. This tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of Palma’s architectural and military heritage, blending past grandeur with vibrant present-day culture.

- Stops: 8
- City: [Palma de Mallorca](https://mytuur.com/en/city/palma/)

## Stops on this tour

1. [Castell de Bellver](https://mytuur.com/en/city/palma/spot/castell-de-bellver/)
2. [Castell de Sant Carles](https://mytuur.com/en/city/palma/spot/castell-de-sant-carles/)
3. [Museu Històric Militar](https://mytuur.com/en/city/palma/spot/museu-historic-militar/)
4. [Torre de Portopí](https://mytuur.com/en/city/palma/spot/torre-de-portopi/)
5. [Bastió de Sant Pere](https://mytuur.com/en/city/palma/spot/bastio-de-sant-pere/)
6. [Torres de Gumara](https://mytuur.com/en/city/palma/spot/torres-de-gumara/)
7. [El Temple](https://mytuur.com/en/city/palma/spot/el-temple/)
8. [Torre de Paraires](https://mytuur.com/en/city/palma/spot/torre-de-paraires/)

To walk this tour, open it in the myTuur app and start where you are: the route adapts, and each story begins as you reach its stop. Skip or reorder stops whenever you like. And because the tour works offline, a walk through Palma de Mallorca keeps going even without a signal.

## What is myTuur?

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