Several of Gibraltars key historical sites are found in this area such as the 100 Ton Gun, Parson’s Lodge and the bay where Admiral Lord Nelson’s body was brought ashore when his damaged flagship, HMS Victory, was towed there after the Battle of Trafalgar. At the southern tip of Gibraltar you will find the Europa […]
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Please note this link will take you to the Upper Rock Nature Reserve section of this website. The Moorish Castle was originally a fortified complex of gates and walls dating back to 1068 AD. Most can still be seen amongst the modern housing built in and around the walls. The Tower of Homage sits at […]
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The exhibition is housed in a collection of buildings, built by the British, which date back to the beginning of the 18th century. The exhibition graphically depicts the extreme harshness of the conditions under which both civilians and military personnel barely survived the long four years of the Great Siege (1779- 1783). Graffiti of the […]
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Tunnelling has a long history in Gibraltar. There are over 30 miles of tunnels within the Rock creating a fortress within a fortress. Major tunnelling took place during WW2 and a section of this can be visited, the starting point is at Hay’s Level adjacent to the Moorish Castle Tower of Homage. The guided tour […]
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This is a small exhibit in the underground facilities at Princess Caroline’s Battery. The exhibit contains artefacts from the Battery as well as a Memorial Chamber containing the Roll Call of the Regiments that have served in Gibraltar since 1704. The Military Heritage Centre is housed in a decommissioned battery known as Princess Caroline’s Battery, […]
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