Mahón, July 29, 2025 La Mola Fortress is a must-see if you’re coming to Menorca on vacation, but there are several activities that allow you to experience this cultural enclave from different perspectives. La Mola is a place steeped in history, nature, and stunning views over the port of Mahón. Be amazed by this unique. . .
Mahon, July 17, 2025 The Isabel II Palace hosted the third meeting of the year of the Permanent Commission of the Menorca Military Consortium (COMPER) this Thursday, July 17. It is important to note that this is the last meeting chaired by Colonel Víctor Manuel Herrero Álvarez, president of the Permanent Commission since July 12,. . .
Mahon, July 8, 2025 On July 17, a photography exhibition of La Mola will open in the Multipurpose Room of the Isabel II Palace (formerly the Military Government). Photographs taken by members of the Ateneu de Maó Photo Club will be taken. The exhibition will feature a total of 30 images from various areas of. . .
Mahon, July 1, 2025 La Mola Fortress has set a very ambitious goal this summer season with the intention of increasing the total number of visitors it received last year. In 2022, once the exceptional situation of the pandemic was over, La Mola received a total of 48,000 visitors. In 2023, the figure increased to. . .
Mahón, June 27, 2025 General Luis Alejandre will give a lecture next Tuesday, July 1, on “The Evolution of the Art of Fortification, from Vauban to d’Alembert.” The evolution of the art of fortification is characterized by a shift in focus from purely defensive fortification to a broader consideration that includes geometry, engineering, and military. . .
Mahón, June 26, 2025 This morning, a tribute was held at the base of Vickers Battery No. 1 in the La Mola Fortress to the 23 soldiers who died at the Llucalari Battery on June 26, 1953, due to the accidental detonation of 150 kg of gunpowder during a shooting exercise. The event, organized by. . .
Last Thursday, June 19, the Military Museum enjoyed a visit from two users from the Es Castell Day Center (Villacarlos-Georgetown). Slowly but with a lively spirit, they toured the museum’s facilities. They are an example for us; having reached old age and having limited mobility is no obstacle for these people with such spirit and. . .
El pasado sábado 24 de mayo el Museo Histórico Militar de Menorca recibió la visita de un grupo de familiares y amigos del doctor Carlos Arnáiz Sancho. Al mencionado grupo se unió la familia de nuestra magnífica traductora doña Irene Cardona Olives. Actuó como guia de forma desinteresada nuestro anterior Director, el Teniente Coronel Javier. . .
On May 24th, a group of members and family members of the Menorca College of Architects visited us. Guided and illustrated by the explanations of architect Juan Vilardell, they toured the halls and floors of the Military Museum and, like all our visitors, left amazed by the large amount and value of the collections on. . .
Last Saturday, May 24th, the Military History Museum of Menorca received a visit from an enthusiastic group from the CB Es Castell youth team (Groc). The visit was attended by several people of various ages, all history lovers, eager for information, and curious to learn. Our former director, Commander Javier Girona, acted as an expert. . .
