Palace of the Kings of Majorca in Perpignan, France

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The Palace of the Kings of Majorca is a palace and a fortress with gardens overlooking the city of Perpignan in Pyrenees-Orientales, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. In 1276, King James II of Majorca made Perpignan the capital of the Kingdom of Majorca. He started to build a palace with gardens on the hill of Puig del rey on the south of the town, the architects were Ramon Pau, Pons Descoll, and Bernat Quer with completion in 1309.

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Size: 4912px × 7360px
Location: Perpignan, France
Photo credit: © David Jones / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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