Ciutadella is a quick and exciting than ever remain in your memories. Ciutadella is a city of about 28,000 inhabitants and is located in the western part of Menorca. Menorca is one of the Balearic Islands in Spain. Its neighboring island of Mallorca, which is likely to be heard. This town is not exactly on the coast, but that is about 3 km from the sea does not matter because some of Algaiarens beaches, Cala del Pilar, Arenal de Son Saura, Cala Blanca Vall, Cala Morell, Cala Bosch are beautiful sandy beaches. Ciutadella was the capital of Menorca and is now the seat of the bishop, who refused to move, because here was the first bishop in the fourth century!
Most likely, Ciutadella was founded by the Carthaginians.
Throughout history, this city was conquered by the Arabs or Spanish. When the reign of the Arabs, which lasted several centuries, Ciutadella has been renamed – it was called Madina Al-Jazeera. The Spanish took the city back during the reign of Alfonso II and the town was annexed to the Kingdom of Aragon.
The city has a rich cultural heritage and historical.
There are still standing walls of medieval fortresses. Ciutadella is actually inside these walls. The old town is very good, because the buildings have a lot of Arabs and Arab architecture. Most impressive is the Cathedral of Minorca, which was founded in the 13th century. The cathedral is located in the ruins of a mosque that was here. Castell St. Nicolas is a gallery which has been used as a watchtower in the 17th century. The Town Hall once served as the residence of King Alfonso II (Ciutadella recovered by the Arabs). Ciutadella is very wide and beautiful places as the Plaza de Alfonso III and the Plaza de la Catedral. Be the first capital of Minorca in the streets will take you through the course of history and give an overview of many in the current context of the city that once belonged!
Ointment drink!
There is a big annual celebration – the feast of San Juan, which lasts only two days, but it is an interesting event filled with different content. At this event, people often drink “ointment”. Ointment is a kind of gin. However, if you come to this city, will be a time of great and memorable during this festival. The city has to offer many things that other also. While visiting this beautiful paradise and create memories that will last long.
