{"id":1192,"date":"2017-09-27T07:15:24","date_gmt":"2017-09-27T07:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/?p=1192"},"modified":"2021-09-21T14:55:29","modified_gmt":"2021-09-21T14:55:29","slug":"top-5-monuments-in-ibiza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/top-5-monuments-in-ibiza\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Monuments in Ibiza"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-right kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;right&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;1192&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Top 5 Monuments in Ibiza&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<p>Today, <strong>Ibiza is a popular tourist destination<\/strong>, well-known around the world for its nightlife and clubbing scene, its vibrant party atmosphere set amidst gorgeous Mediterranean beaches and azure waters.<\/p>\n<p>What many people don\u2019t know is that Ibiza has always been a busy <strong>port town with a great history<\/strong>, attracting a cosmopolitan crowd not only in modern times but throughout the centuries.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1198 size-full\" title=\"beach in Ibiza\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/rocks-1234092_1280-min.jpg\" alt=\"beach in Ibiza\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/rocks-1234092_1280-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/rocks-1234092_1280-min-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/rocks-1234092_1280-min-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ibiza\u2019s strategic location between Mainland Spain and Africa<\/strong> means that it is an ideal trading post and it is also prone to invasions. Because of this, it has eclectic cultural influences, and the occupation of various ethnic groups including the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Arabs, and Romans has contributed to its rich heritage. The Arabs had made a significant impact, as reflected in names of places and farming methods used on the island.<\/p>\n<p>The influx of the alternative <strong>lifestyle community in the 1950s<\/strong>, 60s, and 70s have also made a mark on the island. It began with the arrival of refugee artists from Central Europe toward the end of the Second World War and culminated with the hippie revolution of the 1970s. The significant impact of this community is still evident today through its artistic community and craft markets located all over the island.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors who are looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/activities\/\"><strong>activities in Ibiza<\/strong><\/a> will not be disappointed, and those who are interested in its <strong>history and culture can visit several sites and monuments<\/strong> that showcase this Balearic Island\u2019s long and significant history. In fact, UNESCO proclaimed parts of Ibiza as a World Heritage Site in 1999.<\/p>\n<p>Top 5 monuments in Ibiza: On your <strong>Ibiza sightseeing<\/strong> tour, include these top 5 monuments and landmarks to get a taste of the island\u2019s remarkable past:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Content<\/p>\r\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/top-5-monuments-in-ibiza\/#Dalt_Vila\" title=\"Dalt Vila\">Dalt Vila<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/top-5-monuments-in-ibiza\/#Ibiza_Cathedral\" title=\"Ibiza Cathedral\">Ibiza Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/top-5-monuments-in-ibiza\/#Monumento_A_Los_Corsarios_Corsair_Monument\" title=\"Monumento A Los Corsarios (Corsair Monument)\">Monumento A Los Corsarios (Corsair Monument)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/top-5-monuments-in-ibiza\/#Archaeological_Site_of_Puig_des_Molins\" title=\"Archaeological Site of Puig des Molins\">Archaeological Site of Puig des Molins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/top-5-monuments-in-ibiza\/#La_Almudaina_and_Ibiza_Castle\" title=\"La Almudaina and Ibiza Castle\">La Almudaina and Ibiza Castle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dalt_Vila\"><\/span><strong>Dalt Vila<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1195\" style=\"width: 721px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1195\" class=\"wp-image-1195 size-full\" title=\"monument Dalt Vila ibiza\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/dalt-vila-Puig-de-Vila-2-min.jpg\" alt=\"monument Dalt Vila ibiza\" width=\"711\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/dalt-vila-Puig-de-Vila-2-min.jpg 711w, https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/dalt-vila-Puig-de-Vila-2-min-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1195\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Por Solea.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Found in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza-town-properties\/\">Ibiza\u2019s Old Town<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>Dalt Vila or Upper Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> because of its ancient artefacts and old historic buildings. The ancient Phoenician settlement named their city \u201cIbosim\u201d in 654 BC. This is the origin of present-day Ibiza. The city under the Carthaginian Empire needed protection from the invading Greeks and Romans, so they built this <strong>fortification<\/strong> known as Dalt Vila.<\/p>\n<p>Be immersed in <strong>Ibiza history<\/strong> as you explore this outdoor archaeological museum, wonderfully preserved and providing wonderful views of Ibiza and the neighbouring island Formentera. Walk along its cobbled streets, go across the drawbridge, and gaze at the tall towers of the cathedral.<\/p>\n<p>Within Dalt Vila, there are two main defensive structures still standing: <strong>the Baluarte de Sant Jaume and the Baluarte de Sant Pere<\/strong>. Visitors will also find monuments erected in honour of the town\u2019s important historical figures: the bronze statue of the priest and historian Isidor Macabich and a reclining statue of Ibiza conqueror Guillem de Montgri.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3104.6681938491342!2d1.433797215254459!3d38.90870237956887!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x129946ba5c3e7a27%3A0x2c6a773abb8ab74d!2sIbiza+Old+Town!5e0!3m2!1ses!2ses!4v1506496125718\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ibiza_Cathedral\"><\/span><strong>Ibiza Cathedral<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1199\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1199\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/catedral_interior.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/catedral_interior.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/catedral_interior-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/catedral_interior-768x471.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1199\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: solo ibiza.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Called <em>Catedral de Eivissa<\/em> in the local dialect, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Snows or Ibiza Cathedral is a grand <strong>Gothic\/Baroque structure<\/strong>, which was founded in the 14<sup>th<\/sup> century but not completed until the 17<sup>th<\/sup> century. Following the Catalan conquests in 1235, the Christian conquistadores ousted the Moors, and a parish was established to spread the Christian faith.<\/p>\n<p>The cathedral which was named in honour of <em>Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de las Nievas<\/em> <strong>was built on the site of the Yebisah mosque<\/strong>.\u00a0 It has an<strong> imposing Gothic tower<\/strong>, but the interior of the church was redone in the Baroque style during the 18<sup>th<\/sup> century. The cathedral stands within the walls of Dalt Vila, perched on top of the Old Town. Offers spectacular views over the sea, especially at sunset.\u00a0 The cathedral houses many notable works of art, such as two 14<sup>th<\/sup>-century Gothic panels of Saint Anthony and Saint Tecla created by Francesc Cornes.<\/p>\n<p>The cathedral\u2019s <strong>most treasured artefact is a precious gilt silver and gold monstrance<\/strong> created by Francesc Marti, dating from 1399. It also has a beautiful Madonna statue, known as Nostra Senyora de las Neus. The Cathedral\u2019s bell tower houses church bells that have been ringing since the 16<sup>th<\/sup> century. Admission is free, and mass is celebrated here every Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3104.7557266483277!2d1.4345604152543672!3d38.906700979569266!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x129946b1c93408ab%3A0x3612338162ec871!2sCatedral+de+Santa+Maria!5e0!3m2!1ses!2ses!4v1506496162107\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monumento_A_Los_Corsarios_Corsair_Monument\"><\/span><strong>Monumento A Los Corsarios (Corsair Monument)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1200\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1200\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Monumento-a-los-corsarios-Ibiza-min.jpg\" alt=\"Corsair Monument ibiza\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Monumento-a-los-corsarios-Ibiza-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Monumento-a-los-corsarios-Ibiza-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Monumento-a-los-corsarios-Ibiza-min-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1200\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Ibiza Spain.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Corsair Monument is a special <strong>tribute<\/strong> from the people of Ibiza to the privateers licensed by the Spanish crown who <strong>defended their coastline from the threat of pirates<\/strong> during the 17<sup>th<\/sup> to 18<sup>th<\/sup> centuries.\u00a0 This stone obelisk is located within the harbour at <em>Avenida de las Andanas<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>It faces Placa d\u2019Antoni Riquer, a small square named after an important Ibizan corsair. Antonio Riquer was captain of the schooner <em>San Antonio and Santa Isabela<\/em>, which was a vessel that prevailed against <em>Felicity<\/em>, an invading ship captained by the infamous pirate Miguel \u2018El Papa\u2019 Novelli.<\/p>\n<p>Inaugurated in 1915, a Catalan architect named Augusto Font created this monument as a <strong>permanent reminder of the corsair\u2019s invaluable contribution to the island<\/strong>. Interestingly, the first stone was actually laid out in 1906 during the 100<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of Antonio Riquer\u2019s victory.<\/p>\n<p>By the way, you do not need to stay in the old town if you want to have all these monuments nearby on your holidays, because of the size of the island. So, you can stay in a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/sant-antonio-properties\/\">villa in San Antonio<\/a><\/strong>, or in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/north-ibiza-properties\/\">north of Ibiza<\/a><\/strong>. It\u00b4s up to you, you\u00b4ll get there quick.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1552.2990563004416!2d1.4363564581424193!3d38.91030469489215!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x129946b147f15b43%3A0x4896d6191915010d!2sPomnik+Monumento+a+los+Corsarios!5e0!3m2!1ses!2ses!4v1506496239679\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Archaeological_Site_of_Puig_des_Molins\"><\/span><strong>Archaeological Site of Puig des Molins<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1202\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1202\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/punica02-min.jpg\" alt=\"4. Archaeological Site of Puig des Molins\" width=\"650\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/punica02-min.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/punica02-min-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Balears cultural tour.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>About 500 metres from Dalt Vila is a well-preserved Phoenician archaeological site: the Necropolis del Puig des Molins. At the end of the 12<sup>th<\/sup> century, the Phoenicians settled in an area in Ibiza called Puig de Vila. Due to the development of the city, its cemetery grew in size as well. This remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site occupies a vast area that contains<strong> over 3,000 Punic tombs<\/strong>. It is <strong>considered to have the world\u2019s finest collection of Punic remains<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The earliest tombs date as far back as the <strong>7<sup>th<\/sup> century BC<\/strong>. What stands out among these tombs is the \u201chypogea\u201d, a large subterranean chamber dug deep into the hill. Visitors can descend into the entrance of these burial caverns.<\/p>\n<p>The adjacent Monographic Puig des Molins Museum has five salons with different artefacts that depict the entire period of use of the necropolis, covering Phoenician, Punic and Roman influences. This is located in Ibiza Town and open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3104.7429123001584!2d1.4272753153506617!3d38.906993979569215!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x129946bb67f053ab%3A0x79c4e31b18a27d9!2sMuseu+Monogr%C3%A0fic+Puig+des+Molins!5e0!3m2!1ses!2ses!4v1506496351229\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Almudaina_and_Ibiza_Castle\"><\/span><strong>La Almudaina and Ibiza Castle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1204\" style=\"width: 921px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1204\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Castillo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"911\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Castillo.jpg 911w, https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Castillo-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Castillo-768x389.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rentibizaholidayvillas.com\/ibiza\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Castillo-790x400.jpg 790w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 911px) 100vw, 911px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1204\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: descubriendo ibiza.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>La Almudaina and Ibiza Castle are a <strong>series of buildings found within the walls of the Old Town<\/strong>. Ibiza Castle is also known as Eivissa Castle in the local dialect.<\/p>\n<p>La Almudaina and the castle stand on top of a hill, most likely looking very much as they did when they were erected in the 12<sup>th<\/sup> century. Eivissa Castle actually pre-dates the city walls. The compound<strong> includes the Governor\u2019s House<\/strong>, La Almudaina or citadel, and the 12 towers.<\/p>\n<p><em>Alfonso III of Aragon<\/em> famously stayed in the Governor\u2019s House during the late 1200s. La Almudaina was originally<strong> built to be the administrative and military headquarters of the Moslem \u2018Wali\u2019<\/strong> The elongated installation contains nine square towers. The ruins of the structure were dated back to the 12<sup>th<\/sup> to 13<sup>th<\/sup> centuries. However, the current fortress was constructed during the 16<sup>th<\/sup> century, under orders from Philip II. The doorway is crowned by the shields of the Crown of Aragon and the Governor Alonso de Zanoguera. The infantry battalion barracks around the parade grounds were constructed during the 18<sup>th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3104.1314292244124!2d1.4378642152548151!3d38.920973379567094!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x12993df221717aad%3A0x5d82c685937a996d!2sCastillo!5e0!3m2!1ses!2ses!4v1506496279137\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Ibiza is more than just a beach and party town. Get a dose of <strong>Ibiza history <\/strong>by taking time out to visit its fascinating landmarks and monuments. The past is still reflected in the local <strong>Ibiza culture<\/strong>, and it is one aspect of the island that visitors are encouraged to discover.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, Ibiza is a popular tourist destination, well-known around the world for its nightlife and clubbing scene, its vibrant party atmosphere set amidst gorgeous Mediterranean beaches and azure waters. 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