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Bay of Gibraltar Unmissables

The Bay of Gibraltar features a dense concentration of military engineering and maritime landmarks. This selection spans centuries of history, from the 14th-century Moorish Castle and Victorian-era 100 Ton Gun to the extensive 30-mile network of World War II tunnels. Modern infrastructure like the Gibraltar International Airport—noted for its runway intersecting a public road—sits alongside the scenic Europa Point lighthouse and the Cable Car, which provides access to the Rock's upper heights.

Bay of Gibraltar Unmissables — Map

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Europa Point

Europa Point, is the southernmost point of Gibraltar. Although not the southernmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, Europa Point defines the…

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Cable Car Lower Station

Gibraltar Cable Car is an aerial tramway in Gibraltar. The base station of the cable car is located near the southern end of Main Street,…

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World War II Tunnels

An extensive underground network excavated between 1939 and 1944. These tunnels were designed to house a garrison of 16,000 soldiers and contained a hospital, bakery, and power station to withstand a prolonged siege during the Second World War.

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Moorish Castle Inner Keep

A 14th-century fortification rebuilt during the Marinid dynasty. The Tower of Homage remains the most prominent feature, displaying battlements and a gatehouse that survived numerous historical sieges.

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Shrine of Our Lady of Europe

The Shrine of Our Lady of Europe is a Roman Catholic parish church and national shrine of Gibraltar located at Europa Point.

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North Mole

The Gibraltar North Mole Elbow Lighthouse is one of several lighthouses in Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory at the south end of the…

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Parson's Lodge Battery

Parson's Lodge Battery is a coastal battery and fort in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar.

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100 Ton Gun

A Victorian-era 17.72-inch rifled muzzle loader located at the Napier of Magdala Battery. Manufactured by Sir W.G. Armstrong in 1870, it is one of only two such artillery pieces remaining in the world.

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Gibraltar Airport

Gibraltar International Airport, previously known as North Front Airport, is the civilian airport that serves the British overseas…

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