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Best of Mahon

Mahon is a place which has not been spoken about too much. It is a small municipality situated in the eastern Spain island of Minorca. It is the capital city of the island of Balearic. The nature of Mahon is very charming and has so many things to amaze the tourists. Mahon is a port city and has the deepest natural harbor in the Europe. Over the centuries the harbor of Mahon has attracted intruders from various part of Europe. In 1287, it was captured by the Alfonso III of Aragon from the moors. During the 18th century the British fleet sheltered the Mahon port, when Minorca was ruled by the British emperor.

In the island of Mahon there are many place natural beauty and historical importance. One of the most attractive places of Mahon is the historical building of Arch de San Roqoe, the only remaining evidence of the ancient wall encircling the city. It is the oldest building in the city too. In the center of the city square stands the church of Santa Maria. The church was rebuilt between the 1748 and 1772. This church is home to an organ with more than 300 pipes. Mahon can also be named the best place for the cheese lovers for the quality of cheese produced here.

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