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You wouldn't expect to find a Spanish city on African soil with a historic military fortress, modernist architecture and a fusion of Mediterranean, European and African cultural heritage. An apprentice of Lluís Domenech called Enrique Nieto, who is credited with inspiring the city's collection of modernist buildings, and a legacy of curved buildings with natural motifs that can be seen in the city's Golden Triangle. Hello, my name is Patricia and I am an official guide of Melilla, a beautiful African city bathed by the Mediterranean. As a guide of Melilla I love to teach all interested travelers about its history, typical places and curiosities. My tour will not leave you indifferent, you will learn interesting things and have a more than pleasant time. So if you do not want to miss the fun and get to know Melilla, do not hesitate and come and enjoy!
Embark on a fascinating journey through the history of Melilla with this guided tour and discover the rich heritage of a city that has been inhabited for almost 3,000 years.
Our tour begins in the Plaza de los Aljibes , where we will meet to marvel at the imposing architecture of the Almacenes de las Peñuelas , currently part of the Museums of Melilla, these warehouses date back to the 18th century.
After visiting the spectacular Plaza de los Aljibes, we will delve into the Castilian history of the citadel from the Puerta de Santa Ana and its Gothic Chapel. During this visit we will immerse ourselves in the historical context and daily life of “Old Melilla” between the 16th and 18th centuries.
Then, from the Puerta de Santa Ana and the Chapel of Santiago , we will resume our historical walk through the halls of the Melilla Archaeology Museum, learning about incredible archaeological remains found in Melilla and its surroundings.
Spectacular ceramics, coins and amphorae reveal that Melilla was a flourishing city thanks to its industries based on honey, salt and minerals.
We will conclude our visit to the Archaeological Museum of Melilla in the best possible way, admiring the incredible military models of the citadel that will transport us to what life was like in Renaissance Melilla.
We will continue our visit at the Casa del Reloj museum*, where there are two points of great cultural interest for the Capilla de la Ramada, the Batería Real.
After admiring the incredible bird's-eye views of the four fortified enclosures, we will dive into the Conventico Caves that sheltered its population during the sieges that took place between the 17th and 18th centuries.
Finally, after skirting the Wall of Crosses and contemplating Cape Tres Forcas with the sea in the background, we will say goodbye at the Melilla Interpretation Centre inside the Torreón de las Cabras.
I will be at the indicated time at the entrance of the Ethnographic Museum of Melilla. Located in the Plaza de los Aljibes in the citadel of "Melilla la Vieja".
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
