Citadel of Melilla

Gain insight into the history of Melilla by walking through its heavily fortified Old Town


Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the most historical areas of Melilla and visit the labyrinth of caves in Old Town that have been used for defensive purposes since Phoenician times.

As you walk the cobblestone streets, the guide will describe the city’s turbulent past and point out buildings of the greatest historical value. Despite being on Africa’s north shore, Melilla has been a Spanish territory for more than 500 years.

Over the centuries, soldiers have used the vast series of Caves beneath the city to store munitions, as hiding places and to protect them from attack.

Although the caves were naturally formed, they were expanded by hand to three levels and tunnels were added for greater mobility. The furnishings in the “Conventico” caves will help you imagine what life was like underground when Melilla was under siege.


ITINERARY:

Centennial lighthouse
Conventico Caves
Conception Church
Royal Battery Bulwark
Museum of Archeology and History
16th century Cisterns
Gothic Chapel
Armas Square
Hornabeque Moat
Culture Square
Spainish Square.