Ayuntamiento de Mahon (Mahon City Hall), Mahon
The Mah贸n City Hall is not only the center of municipal government but also one of the capital鈥檚 most distinguished historic monuments. This graceful 17th-century edifice combines neoclassical restraint with Baroque flourishes鈥攅vident in its elegant arches, wrought-iron balconies, and stately clock tower. Over the course of centuries, its evolving fa莽ade has borne witness to the shifting tides of Menorca鈥檚 political, cultural, and architectural heritage.
Though the building鈥檚 origin dates back to 1613, its current form was significantly shaped by a major renovation in 1789 under military engineer Francisco Fern谩ndez de Angulo, during Spain鈥檚 post-British period. The clock in the tower, ordered from London in 1731 and later installed as a gift from Governor Richard Kane, remains a resonant symbol of Mah贸n鈥檚 British interlude.
Inside, visitors can explore the building鈥檚 public rooms, including the Noble Hall and a gallery dedicated to distinguished Menorcans. While the interior is more modest than the exterior suggests, the portraits and commemorative displays tell the story of local leadership across eras鈥擲panish, British, French, and modern.
Though the building鈥檚 origin dates back to 1613, its current form was significantly shaped by a major renovation in 1789 under military engineer Francisco Fern谩ndez de Angulo, during Spain鈥檚 post-British period. The clock in the tower, ordered from London in 1731 and later installed as a gift from Governor Richard Kane, remains a resonant symbol of Mah贸n鈥檚 British interlude.
Inside, visitors can explore the building鈥檚 public rooms, including the Noble Hall and a gallery dedicated to distinguished Menorcans. While the interior is more modest than the exterior suggests, the portraits and commemorative displays tell the story of local leadership across eras鈥擲panish, British, French, and modern.
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Sight Name: Ayuntamiento de Mahon (Mahon City Hall)
Sight Location: Mahon, Spain (See walking tours in Mahon)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Mahon, Spain (See walking tours in Mahon)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Mahon Introduction Walking Tour
Mah贸n, the capital of Menorca, is a charming port city renowned for its picturesque harbor, historic architecture, and vibrant cultural life. The city boasts one of the largest natural harbors in the Mediterranean, where visitors can enjoy scenic waterfront walks, boat tours, and a variety of restaurants and caf茅s offering fresh seafood. Mah贸n鈥檚 old town is full of narrow streets,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles