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    Menorca

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    Menorca

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    Menorca has been a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1993 and is known for unspoiled coastlines, turquoise coves, and numerous prehistoric sites of the Talayotic culture. The island is quieter than its larger neighbors.

    by Felix Gillen

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    Menorca has been a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1993 and is known for unspoiled coastlines, turquoise coves, and numerous prehistoric sites of the Talayotic culture. The island is quieter than its larger neighbors.

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    Harbor of Maó

    1Harbor of Maó

    Over six kilometres long, the island capital's natural port is among the Mediterranean's largest. Four small islands lie in the bay, including Isla del Rey, named after Alfons III., Menorca's conqueror in 1287, and former quarantine island Lazareto. La Mola fortress guards the north side of the harbour entrance.
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    Museo de Menorca

    2Museo de Menorca

    The Island Museum in Maó is housed in a former Franciscan monastery from the 17th and 18th centuries, whose Baroque cloister forms its centre. Around 200,000 objects tell the history of Menorca, with a focus on prehistory and the Talayotic culture. Additionally, there are sections on the island's art, ethnology, and industry.
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    Naveta des Tudons
    Historic Landmark

    3Naveta des Tudons

    The prehistoric tomb, about five kilometers east of Ciutadella, resembles an overturned boat hull. Built before the Talayotic era, it served as a communal grave with two superimposed chambers between approximately 1200 and 750 BC. Excavations in 1959 and 1960 revealed the remains of at least 100 people.
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    Cathedral of Ciutadella
    Church

    4Cathedral of Ciutadella

    The Cathedral Santa Maria in Ciutadella's Old Town, built 1300-1362 in Catalan Gothic style on a mosque's site, retains old minaret arches on its bell tower. It became a cathedral in 1795. The Neoclassical main facade, added in 1813, covers the older Gothic portal.
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    Essen & Trinken

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    Tapes Can Avelino

    Bar in Carrer de sa Sinia des Muret.
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    Trattoria Vianello

    Restaurant in Camí de Baix.
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    3

    Peixateria Sa Llotja

    Restaurant in Moll de Ponent.
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    Taco Wey

    Restaurant in Carrer de sa Sinia des Muret.
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    Restaurant Ses Forquilles

    Restaurant in Carrer de San Fernando.
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