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Museum · Es Castell

Museu Militar de Menorca

The island's military history museum, in an 18th-c. barracks of the former Georgetown, facing the Plaça de s'Esplanada in Es Castell. It runs through the defence of Menorca from the talayots to the Civil War in themed rooms, beside the British harbour par excellence.

Es Castell seen from the water, the garrison town where the museum stands
Photo: Jorge Franganillo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

What to see and do

  • walk through the themed rooms (~1,270 m²) on the island's military history
  • understand the strategic role of Maó harbour and the Fortalesa d'Isabel II
  • complete the British trail of Es Castell with La Mola and the forts at the harbour mouth

Practical information

Access
Drive-up by car · seasonal bus service
Effort
Easy: stroller-friendly
Suggested time
~1 h 15 min

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