Mola Fortress, Military fortress at Port of Mahón entrance, Spain
The fortress extends across the Mola Peninsula, featuring defensive walls, underground galleries, and multiple artillery batteries overlooking Mahón harbor entrance.
Construction began in 1848 under Queen Isabel II's orders as a response to France's occupation of Algeria, taking 27 years to complete the military complex.
The fortress maintains its original 19th-century military architecture, including the Queen's Gate, ammunition stores, barracks, and the British-built Prince's Tower from 1799.
Guided tours demonstrate military engineering through a network of tunnels, fortified positions, and strategic viewpoints across three distinct sections of the complex.
This fortress holds the distinction of being among the largest European military structures built during the 19th century, containing 1.5 kilometers of underground passages.
Location: Maó
Inception: 1848
Made from material: stone
Website: https://fortalesalamola.com
GPS coordinates: 39.87420,4.31306
Latest update: May 18, 2025 18:30
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