Monumental Melilla

"Melilla, in one leap, has swallowed history. It has leapt from the 15th century, the century of the
discoveries and seafaring colonisation, to that of bourgeois commerce and the modernist
a booming Catalonia, and the leap has been sensational, the welding has been perfect.
Let us not spoil it, for "that is the rose". That's why we can say: Hail Melilla, city
antique and modernist".

(Fernando Chueca Goitia, 1988).

"Melilla, Ancient and Modernist City".

THE FOUNDATION

The Melilla Monumental City Foundation is an institution that is defined mainly by the functions it performs with regard to the enhancement of the city's heritage.

In order to achieve this objective, priority must be given to conservation and research work, as well as the dissemination of the cultural heritage of our past. A broad and at the same time heterogeneous legacy, whose origin is linked to that of the city itself and its different inhabitants. An amalgam of civilisations whose imprint can still be perceived in the Melilla of the 21st century.

Address

Calle Miguel Acosta, 13, Edif. Faro Melilla. Melilla, 52001, Spain

Contact

Email: ciudadmonumental@melilla.es
Telephone: +34 952 97 62 01

Timetable

Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 14:00
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MUSEUMS, SPACES AND COLLECTIONS

CIMLaV

The "Centro de Interpretación de Melilla la Vieja" (CIMLaV) located in the "Torreón de las Cabras" is an initiative of the Autonomous City sponsored by the Melilla Monumental City Foundation.

Los Aljibes

The Aljibes de las Peñuelas is one of the most monumental works of the 16th century, whose spectacular nature is even more evident if you visit the interior.

Museum of Sacred Art

The "Collection of Sacred Art" is an initiative of the Autonomous City, in collaboration with the Bishopric of Malaga and the Episcopal Vicariate of Melilla, supported by the city's Brotherhoods and Sisterhoods.

Cuevas del Conventico

They were built in the 18th century, and in times of danger they were used to protect the population, religious images and to officiate mass, and even as a bread oven.

Fort Victoria Grande

The triangular bastion known as the Fort of Victoria Grande was intended to dominate the height of the Cube, which formed a tense with the forts of Rosario and Victoria Chica.

Gate and Chapel of Santiago

The Santiago Gate is the ravelin built by the engineer Miguel de Perea in 1549. Miguel de Perea built the Chapel of Santiago in 1551, in Gothic style with a ribbed vault in terceletes.

King's Hospital

Designed in the 18th century to cover the health needs of the population of Melilla. It served as a hospice until 1929. Since 1997 it has housed the City Archives.

Church of the Immaculate Conception

Work began in 1657 and continued for more than 25 years. The sobriety of the façade contrasts with the beauty of the interior. The patron saint of the city, Nuestra Señora de la Victoria, is venerated here.

ROUTES AND ACTIVITIES

The Mem Guimel Association has designed this historical route in order to provide
to learn about the legacy of the Sephardic Jews and their imprint in
this city.

Sephardic Melilla Route

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A tour of the main fortification works undertaken
during the reigns of Charles I and Philip II. It begins in the
moat of Santiago, visiting the caponera gallery offering
visitors the opportunity to get to know the Melilla
underground passage that runs through all the fortified enclosures.

Renaissance Route of Charles V

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The long siege suffered by the population of Melilla during the period of the
from December 1774 to March 1775
serves as a guiding thread to trace a route through the first
fortifying enclosure by visiting those places that had a
The role played during these months was of varying degrees of importance.

Route of the Siege of 1774

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On the occasion of the commemoration of the first centenary of his
put into operation on 22 July 1918, this
emblematic building located in the Torreón del Bonete can be
be visited and also learn about the history of the lighthouses in the
Melilla since the 16th century.

Guided Tours of the Lighthouse

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An interesting and entertaining way to learn about history.
of Melilla through a journey through the first two
fortified enclosures by the hand of several characters.
Dressed in period costumes, they explain to the participants
passages of the city's daily life since the arrival of Pedro de
Estopiñán in 1497.

Dramatised visits

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Our beloved village takes on a special beauty at dusk. Walking through its
streets and squares, and learning about its history, is a real pleasure.
On this occasion the Melilla Monumental City Foundation continued,
with the programmed cultural activities
for 2019 offers guided night visits to Melilla la Vieja.

Guided nocturnal tours of Melilla la Vieja

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THE FOUNDATION

MUSEUMS, SPACES AND COLLECTIONS

CIMLaV

Los Aljibes

Museum of Sacred Art

Cuevas del Conventico

Fort Victoria Grande

Gate and Chapel of Santiago

King's Hospital

Church of the Immaculate Conception

ROUTES AND ACTIVITIES

Renaissance market Charles V

Arranged visits

NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS

Getting to know our heritage El Río de Oro (IV)

Getting to know our heritage The River of Gold (III)

Getting to know our heritage El Río de Oro (II)

Getting to know our heritage El Río de Oro (I)

CIMLaV

Los Aljibes

Museum of Sacred Art

Cuevas del Conventico

Fort Victoria Grande

Gate and Chapel of Santiago

King's Hospital

Church of the Immaculate Conception

Renaissance market Charles V

Arranged visits

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