History of Spain. Balearic Islands. Mahon, Minorca. Fortress of Isabel II or fortress of La Mola. The fortification works at the entrance to the port of Mahón were ordered by Queen Isabella II of Spain (1830-1904). They began in 1847 and were not completely finished until 1875. Drawing by A. de Caula. Engraving by Bernardo Rico (1825-1894). La Ilustración Española y Americana (The Spanish and American Illustration), January 15, 1884.

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