Maó in itineraries
From july to september 2009
Tuesdays and saturdays at 11.00h. Wednesdays at 19.00h
Aproximate duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: Townhall's main entrance
Tickets: Tourism information and Viatges Magon offices
3 walks to discover the historic city centre at your leisure
The city of Maó has a millennial history that saw its origins in a headland on the southern side of the port. The first population centres occupy a small area surrounded by the cliffs of the port and the ravines of Baixamar, del Freginal and La Clota. During the Middle Ages, Maó was a walled city that suffered variations until with time it began to extend beyond its boundaries.
A stroll trough the streets of Maó give us an insight into the rich legacy of history accumulated over the centuries. The different architectural features and monuments of the city reveal traces of the various nations that have passed through the island.
These three itineraries through the historic centre of maó have been set out as three different routes that have in common the first six points, beginning with the town hall, but, at the same time, they have been laid out in such a way that all three can be taken in a complementary way for a complete tour around the centre of maó.
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