Pevnosti v Gibraltarské zátoce

Gibraltar's Historic Defenses

This collection highlights the strategic military architecture surrounding the Bay of Gibraltar, spanning from the 14th-century Moorish Castle to 20th-century artillery batteries. Key sites include the massive 100-ton gun at Napier of Magdala Battery and the restored 19th-century fortifications at Harding’s Battery on Europa Point. The list also features Spanish defensive structures like the Torre de Entrerríos watchtower and the ruins of Fuerte de San García, illustrating the complex history of sieges and coastal defense in this pivotal Mediterranean gateway.