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Getting about
Menorca's network of roads is well structured and constitutes
a good way of discovering the towns on the island, either
using the regular bus service or a car.
These main roads and other secondary roads are also
popular among cyclists, for whom the tranquillity and
climate of the island make it an ideal location for
the sport.
Menorca is also perfect for trekkers. Its hilly landscape,
without any large mountains, offers many easy routes.
Mahón the capital
Mahón, of 20.000 inhabitants, is the
island's capital. It's architecture shows evident British
influence , remain of a time when Menorca was part of
the British Empire. Still you can see by the way the
ruins of the old English Marine Hospital. When visiting
Mahón you shouldn't miss the following places:
The Port
It is said to be the best port in the world, behind
Pearl Harbour ... close to here, in Finca de San Antonio,
Admiral Nelson and Lady Hamilton lived their famous
romance.
Aquarium
( at the port, open Mon-Fri 9.30 - 13.00 and 16.00 -
19.00, Sat 9.00 - 14.00, Sun 11.00 - 13.00) An interesting
exposition of fauna and flora of the Mediterranean area.
Ateneo Científico y Literario
(Conde de Cienfuentes, 25. Open 9.00 - 14.00 and 15.00
- 22.00) An important collection of fossiles, historical
maps and ceramic articles.
Church of Santa María
(Plaza de España), with a monumental Baroque
organ.
Church and Convent of San Francisco
Specially remarkable is the neo-romantical portal.
Military Museum
(San Felipe) Most interesting is the room dedicated
to Charles III.
Prehistorical Remains
In Trepucó, in the South of Mahón, in
Torelló and Talatí de Dalt there highly
interesting and quite well conserved rests of prehistorical
cultures.
Ciudadela the former capital
The 15.000 inhabitants of Ciutadella de Menorca
are proud that their town was the island's capital from
the Moorish epoch until 18th century. Aristocratical
constructions as well as several palaces make evident
its glorious past. The entire town was declared National
Monument by the Spanish state.
Popular customs are highly interesting as well. Best
known is the festival of San Juan, when el Jaleo takes
place: a medieval equestrian performance with colorful
old dresses.
Unlike Mahón Ciudadela is a typical Mediterranean
town with colorful narrow lanes. Among the major attractions
are:
The Port
This picturesque natural port is specially impressing
arriving to it by boat.
La Contramurada
A wide boulevard, located where formerly the town-walls
were.
Plaza de Born
The heart of town. An obelisk in the nearby park reminds
of the Turkish attack in 1558.
National Museum
(Plaza de Born. Open 11.30 - 13.30. Sundays closed.).
With an interesting collection of archaeological findings
as well as objects of medieval and Moorish epochs.
Cathedral
Built in 14th century over a Moorish Mezquita. Lateron
it was modified several times, in particular during
19th century. Most evident today are Gothic and Neoclassic
styles.
Seis Voltes
Beautiful alleys with arcades and white-washed walls.
Casas Palacio
Several beautiful small palaces, among them Casa Saura,
Palacio del Barón de Lluriach and Palacio Martorell,
all of 17th and 18th century.
Churches
Most remarkable are Iglesia del Roser, of 18th century,
and Iglesia de San Francisco, constructed from 16th
to 19th century.
Naveta des Tudoms
This prehistorical tomb is one of the island's most
important monuments.
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