The conquest of Constantinople (nowadays Istanbul) by the Turkish empire, in the middle of the XVth Century, and it´s advance towards central Europe alongside it´s progressive maritime domination, meant a threat to the control of the Mediterranean Sea. At the beginning of the XVI Century, in order to stop this advance, the Spanish Emperor Carlos. . .
On February 1st, Diario Menorca dedicated its section “Mira Menorca” to a very curious and original piece of news about the initiative of an individual who, through the Las Fortificaciones de Menorca Instagram account, is dedicated to recreating episodes from history military of the Island using Playmobil dolls dressed in the military costumes of the. . .
The Isabel II Fortress, popularly known as La Mola, the Castillo de San Felipe and the Menorca Military Museum will open their doors to visitors during the Holy Week holidays. Specifically, La Mola will open from tomorrow, Friday until Monday, April 5 (Easter Monday), except on March 29, when it will remain closed, from 10. . .
The Menorca Military Museum opens this year three new exhibition rooms dedicated to infantry, military engineers (sappers) and transmissions and, finally, the health sector. In addition, from inside you can visit the anti-aircraft tunnels from the Civil War located in the basement of the Plaza Esplanada in the municipality of Es Castell. The Menorca Military. . .
