The Best Free Tour of the Citadel of Menorca

On this tour we will discover the most emblematic points such as the Plaza Nueva and the Plaza Mayor , as well as the most typical palaces of Ciutadella de Menorca, such as the Palau de Joan Miquel Sayra i Morell or the Palau del Baró de Lluriach . We will get to know the modernist building of the Llabrés Pharmacy before discovering the Santa Clara Monastery.

We could not leave out one of the most interesting places on the island: The Cathedral of Santa María. This Catalan Gothic style temple was built by order of Alfonso II of Aragon in 1287. It is built on an old mosque, the guides will discover the history of this basilica that has passed through the hands of the French and British throughout history.

The monumental complex of El Born is the center of life in Ciutadella , it is a labyrinth of alleyways and charming arcades that will draw your attention due to its beauty and daily life. In the center of the stately square is the Obelisk des Born , which commemorates the city's defeat in 1558 at the hands of the Turks. Nearby we will visit the Town Hall in the building of an old royal fortress. We will also see the Church of San Francisco, dating from the 18th century, in late Gothic and neoclassical style, and the largest after the Cathedral of Santa María. We will visit the Plaza de la Llibertat where the famous municipal market of Ciutadella is located.
We will learn about popular and traditional Menorcan gastronomy so that, after finishing the tour, you will have the opportunity to taste its delicious recipes.

Itinerary:

• New Square
• Main square
• Palau de Joan Miquel Sayra i Morell
• The Palau del Baró de Lluriach
• Llabres Pharmacy
• Santa Clara Monastery
• The Cathedral of Santa Maria
• El Born and Obelisk des Born
• City Hall
• Church of San Francisco
• Liberty Square

The Free Tour of Ciutadella de Menorca will take you to discover the history of the most important places in the old town. A visit so you can get to know the most important monuments and the tourist attractions that you cannot miss in this part of the island.