The Consell Insular de Menorca is pleased to announce the events commemorating the first anniversary of the declaration of Talayotic Menorca as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This distinction, awarded on 18 September 2023, recognises the uniqueness and universal value of the island's Talayotic archaeological heritage, and reinforces Menorca's commitment to the protection and promotion of its prehistoric legacy.
To celebrate this milestone, a series of events will be held to highlight the value of the Talayotic heritage and the importance of its conservation for future generations:
Commemorative event in Trepucó - 20 September, 8 p.m.
The Talayotic settlement of Trepucó will be the setting for a commemorative event, open to the public (prior registration required, bus transport), with the following programme:
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Lecture by Dr. Manuel Calvo, professor of Prehistory at the UIB, on the challenges of Talayotic Menorca one year after its nomination.
For more than 20 years, Calvo has been researching and working on issues related to the archaeological heritage of the Balearic Islands, both in terms of research and in terms of management and dissemination. He has been principal investigator on numerous national and international projects and is head of the ArqueoUIB research group.
As a result of this work, he has published numerous books and articles in leading international scientific journals. He has also participated in different archaeological heritage management and dissemination projects, including the creation of the Puig de sa Morisca Archaeological Park in Calvià (Mallorca) and his participation in different projects with the Department of Tourism. Finally, it is worth mentioning that he has been a member of different commissions linked to Talayotic Menorca, both in the process of creating both candidatures and once it has been declared a World Heritage Site.
- Screening of the mapping ‘Entre el cel i la mar’ (Between the sky and the sea):
Produced by the Talayotic Menorca Agency and the company iluminaM, the show will cover the genesis and evolution of Menorca's Talayotic culture, from the Bronze Age to its decline with the Roman occupation of the island ( 123 BC), and will end by explaining the historical legacy that survives today.
- Tasting of Talaiòtica beer:
Archaeologist Montserrat Anglada and master brewer Roger Vila will explain the process for creating this particular beer, the result of analysis and research into one of the most emblematic objects of the Talayotic culture: the tall-bottomed vessel, a unique and exclusive object from Menorcan prehistory that we place in the late Talayotic period, between the 4th and 2nd centuries BC.
* Registration to attend the event: the cost of this activity is covered by the Talayotic Menorca Agency. You can book your seats by sending an email to
inscripcions@menorcatalayotica.info, giving the full name and ID number of the people you wish to register. Each person may reserve a maximum of five seats.
Please only reserve the number of seats you are sure to use. If you have booked a seat that you are not going to use, please write again to
inscripcions@menorcatalayotica.infoindicating that you are cancelling your reservation. The returned seats will be made available to the public again.
IMPORTANT: travel to Trepucó will
only be possible by bus. The departure point and time of the buses will be notified directly to those registered.
Talaiot Concerts - September 28 and 29, 8 p.m.
The Menorcan musician Marco Mezquida will present for the first time on our island
Talaiot, his first composition for piano and symphony orchestra, inspired by this Talayotic monument. It will be performed on
September 28 at the Teatro des Born in Ciutadella (8 pm), and on September 29 at the Teatro Principal in Maó (8 pm).
Mezquida will be accompanied by the Orquesta Sinfónica de las Islas Baleares (OSIB), with Pablo Mielgo as musical director.
Tickets: tickets are available from the usual sales channels of each theatre. The price of the tickets is reduced, as the Talayotic Menorca Agency assumes most of the costs of this event.
Family activities - October 5 and 6, 5 p.m.
On October 5 at Son Catlar and October 6 at Trepucó, from 5 p.m. onwards, we invite you to discover Talayotic Menorca with different activities for all the family:
- Pottery workshop ‘Make your Talayotic piece’, given by Clara Vila.
- Guided tour of the sites: in the case of Son Catlar, with the archaeologist and director of the Can Saura Museum, Majo Leon; and in Trepucó with the archaeologist Elena Sintes.
- Children's activity on the Talayotic slingers, with Judith Morillas.
- Archaeoastronomy and stargazing, with Nurarq.
Registration for family activities: the cost of this activity is covered by the Talayotic Menorca Agency. Capacity is limited and must be booked in advance using this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfd1WGCiWrevllIvURVvt86lQs1bnqWelYn46en25Jg8LNSig/viewform
Each person can book a ticket for a maximum of two adults and four children. Those interested will receive an email with information about the starting point and meeting time on the Thursday before the activities. For any questions you can call or send a whatsapp to 689 33 28 88.