Ciutadella de Menorca 🇪🇸 Walking Tour

The historic city of Ciutadella in located at the extreme west coast of Menorca. It used to be the
capital of culture and commerce in Menorca, and although it has not been this for a long while, it is still a very attractive city, with a wonderful heritage and real appeal.
Nicknamed Vella I Bella, which translates to the Old and Beautiful, the city was first settled by the
Carthaginians, and since early days has been in competition with Mahon. In 1558 the city was evaded by 15,000 strong Turkish troops and was defended by just a handful of men. The city fell and was devastated, most of the survivors were
taken back to Turkey and sold as slaves.
When the British arrived in 1708 the city ceased to be its capital.
Ciutadella is a very attractive city, with a charming port, and old quarter, which is a delight to explore. There are several good examples of Baroque and Gothic churches in the city.
The port is both a fishing and leisure port, and there are an abundance of wonderful waterside
restaurants, which line the quay. If you get there early enough you can watch the fisherman bring in the local catch of the day. From here you catch a ferry over to Alcudia in Mallorca.
The Placa d’es Born is one of the most picturesque squares in Ciutadella, on what used to be a former Arab marching ground; an obelisk now stands to commerate the Turkish invasion.
The Gothic cathedral in Placa de la Catedral dates back to the 13th century and survived the Turkish invasion, but did not fair so well in the Spanish Civil War.
The Placa Libertat is home to the covered market, and the Placa Nova the place to head for bars and cafes, and or some nice outdoor restaurants then head over to the Placa d’es Esplanada or Placa dels Pins.

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