La Mola Fortress

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Extended opening hours over Easter.

From Friday 21st to Monday 24th it will be open to the public from 1000-1800 hrs., with daily guided visits at 1030 hrs. and 1230 hrs.

A free bus to and from the fortress leaves from the port of Maó. Previous booking necessary.

Tel. [phone] or 686 659 400.

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Observation of lunar eclipse from La Mola

La Mola has organised a special astronomical observation night for Saturday, 16th August 2008 when there will be an eclipse of the moon.

The evening will start with an introductory session before participants will be able to observe the eclipse live.

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La Mola by night, a visit with a difference

Visitors are invited to explore the magic of La Mola at night in guided torchlit tours of the fortress, with a musical audition and glass of cava in the Hornworks during the interval. The visits will take place on 10th and 24th July and 7th and 21st August, all starting at 2130 hrs.

Also on offer are Stargazing Evenings, the fortress offering an uninterrupted view of the heavens. An introductory explanation will be given in Spanish.

These evenings will be held on 16th and 30th July and 13th and 27th August, all at 2100 hrs.

Places are limited so bookings should be made in advance at the Information Office in Moll de Ponent, Maó, the fortress or online at [e-mail].

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CONCERT

Choir Es Veus Tous, Org: FIDAH

At fortress of La Mola.

11th July at 8:30pm 20:30h.

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Oceanographic investigators’ base in La Mola

Following a ten-month refurbishment, which cost over 418,000 euros (partly funded by the European Union), a base for oceanographic investigators has been set up at La Mola. A building in the fort’s Punta de Afuera Battery was converted to form bedrooms, kitchen and lounge together with a laboratory and study areas. This will house a permanent group of investigators who will study natural resources

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Collingwood Celebrations

A coach trip to visit the huge 19th Century fortress of Isabel II (La Mola). A full guided excursion around this magnificent underground fortress, the site of the filming of “Hornblower”. Visiting the pair of massive Vickers guns with a calibre of 84.1 centimetres manufactured on Tyneside and supplied and placed in position between 1931/36.

26th March

12.30 to 15.30hrs

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"Journey through Space" at La Mola

On three nights in July (20th,21st and 22nd) and a further three in August (3rd,4th and 5th), the Fortress Isabel II at La Mola is offering visitors a "Journey through Space".

This tour will take the spectator from the early observations made by Galileo to the discoveries made by space telescopes. A mobile planetarium will provide the sensation of an intergalactic voyage. The sessions, which will start at 2000 hrs and finish at approximately 2330hrs will include direct observation of the visible sky and a visit to the Galileo Galilei exhibition.

Booking in advance is necessary as places are limited (tel [phone] or 686659400) and the cost is 18 euros for adults and 12 euros for children aged from 6 to 12 years.

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Guided Tour

Guided tour across the historic enclosure (defensive fronts, tunnels, powder magazines and viewpoints) and also visit the Vickers Canyon 381mm (shooting camera and underground rooms). A pleasant walk through the military history of Menorca. Advance booking is recommended.

7th June 2013 at 10.30am

Town: Maó
Address: Fortalesa Isabel II - La Mola
Organiser: Carretera de La Mola, s/n

Telephone: [phone]
Web address: www.fortalesalamola.com

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SLING SHOT AT LA MOLA

8th June 2013


Sling shooting session by Lluís Pons, slinger from Menorca. Includes:
- Historical introduction
- Characteristics & types of slings
- Launch practice
- Reflections & conclusions

Les places són limitades, pel que recomanem realitzar una reserva anticipada.


Town: Maó
Address: Isabel II - La Mola Fortress
Organiser: Fortalesa Isabel II - La Mola