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Melilla is an autonomous Spanish city on the northern coast of Africa. All of its land borders are with Morocco and the Mediterranean separates it from mainland Spain. From 791 CE until 1497 CE, Melilla was part of a Muslim empire.
On September 17, 1497, soldiers of the Duke of Medina Sidonia, lead by Don Pedro de Estopi?án, stormed the city. They claimed Melilla for the Crown of Castile, an Iberian dynasty. These events are marked each year on Melilla Day. Some people in Melilla do not celebrate the Day of Melilla, as they feel that the city should not be under Spanish control, but part of Morocco.
The flag of Melilla consists of a pale blue rectangle that is one-and-a-half times as wide as it is high. The coat of arms of Melilla is at the center of the flag. This consists of two pillars representing the Straits of Gibraltar, a crown, a castle, baskets of serpents and a dragon.
Some people mark the Day of Melilla with parties and other celebrations. For others, it is a day off work to spend quietly with family members and close friends. Some people also use the day to protest that Melilla should be part of Morocco rather than Spain.
The Day of Melilla is a public holiday in the city of Melilla, but not the rest of Spain, on September 17. Public life is generally very quiet and most businesses and other organizations are closed. Most stores are closed, although some bakers and food stores may be open. So, you must prepare anything before that day.
On September 17, 1497, soldiers of the Duke of Medina Sidonia, lead by Don Pedro de Estopi?án, stormed the city. They claimed Melilla for the Crown of Castile, an Iberian dynasty. These events are marked each year on Melilla Day. Some people in Melilla do not celebrate the Day of Melilla, as they feel that the city should not be under Spanish control, but part of Morocco.
The flag of Melilla consists of a pale blue rectangle that is one-and-a-half times as wide as it is high. The coat of arms of Melilla is at the center of the flag. This consists of two pillars representing the Straits of Gibraltar, a crown, a castle, baskets of serpents and a dragon.
Some people mark the Day of Melilla with parties and other celebrations. For others, it is a day off work to spend quietly with family members and close friends. Some people also use the day to protest that Melilla should be part of Morocco rather than Spain.
The Day of Melilla is a public holiday in the city of Melilla, but not the rest of Spain, on September 17. Public life is generally very quiet and most businesses and other organizations are closed. Most stores are closed, although some bakers and food stores may be open. So, you must prepare anything before that day.
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