Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Museo de la Legión
MUSEUM
( 0956 52 64 58; Paseo de Colón; donations appreciated; 10am-1.30pm Mon-Sat)
This in-
triguing museum is dedicated to and run by the Spanish Legion, an army unit set up in
1920 that played a pivotal role in Franco's republican army. Loaded to the gills with mem-
orabilia, weaponry and uniforms, not to mention glory, pomp and circumstance, it is a fas-
cinating glimpse into the military culture that shaped the north, from the imperious statue
of Franco, to the explanation of how the legion's founder, Millan Astray, lost his right eye,
to the history of the legion in cinema. They even check your passport at the door. Altern-
atively, you can enlist at
http://lalegion.es
. There are guided tours in English.
Museo de Ceuta
MUSEUM
( 0956 51 73 98; 30 Paseo del Revellín; 11am-2pm & 6-9pm Mon-Sat Jun-Sep)
This age-
ing municipal museum has a small collection showing the peninsula's pre-Spanish history,
with all labels in Spanish. The temporary exhibitions are of more interest.
Plaza de los Reyes
With its green triumphal arch (inscribed 'a monument to coexistence') and fountain, this
LANDMARK
Casa de Los Dragones
(House of Dragons)
The Casa de los Dragones on Plaza de los Reyes is a fantastic dream that
has entered the real world. Recently restored to perfection, this former home is an ex-
traordinary example of eclectic architecture, with Moorish arches, polished brick facades,
Mansard roofs, fabulous balconies, and the pièce de résistance, four enormous dark
dragons springing from the roof. Unfortunately, it's not open to the public. The intricate
anagram of the Cerni Gonzalez Brothers, the builders, is emblazoned on the corner. Tip
your hat.
ARCHITECTURE
Museo de la Basilica
Tardorromana
MUSEUM
