Museo Histórico Militar

Ceuta


Named after a noseless pirate who landed here in 1417, Ceuta's Desnarigado military museum is jam-packed with memorabilia from Ceuta's many battles. An Arab cast-iron cannon engraved in 1635 is a standout, as are German bazookas, WWI cavalry gear and Ceuta's first computer. There is a lighthouse above and a secluded beach below.


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