Culture of Gibraltar. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Gibraltar is rich in a wide variety of attractions, there are unique natural sites, beautiful architectural monuments, and many museums in the city and its surroundings. The main local landmark is a complex of fortifications, the construction of which on the territory of Gibraltar started in the 9th century. Fortifications that travelers can see today date back to the 13th-19th centuries. It is noteworthy that not all historical buildings are above the ground. In the 18th century, a real underground city was founded here - Great Zig Tunnels. Only experienced guides can puzzle out intricacies of the underground tunnels. All comers can walk through the underground casemates, warehouses, and indoor galleries.
Gibraltar is an excellent holiday destination for those who love nature and active entertainment. Guests with children will have the opportunity to take a walk in the picturesque places, get … Open
Gibraltar will please fans of gastronomic tourism with a variety of restaurants to suit every taste and budget. A quite unusual and attractive place is Theater Royal Bar & Restaurant … Open
City tours, excursions and tickets in Gibraltar and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Gibraltar
♥ Catedral de la Asunción, Ceuta, 28.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Cathédrale Notre Dame de l’Assomption, Tanger, 58 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Catedral de la Asunción, Ceuta, 28.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Cathédrale Notre Dame de l’Assomption, Tanger, 58 km from the center. On the map Photo
Unique spots in Gibraltar and near
Juzcar
From the series “Monochromatic Cities - Stunning Views”
Check on the map: Distance from Gibraltar center - 55.9 km.
Vacation in Juzcar will become an unforgettable time in your life. There have placed a lot of nice hotels, cosy cafes and restaurants, souvenir shops with exclusive items. Near the town, you can see a lot of wonderful places for walks. It is surrounded by the picturesque hills. When the film was shoot, locals had to make a choice. Either to leave this colour of houses or to repaint them. The majority of locals made a decision to leave houses in blue colour. That particular decision brought to the small town world-wide fame and popularity. …
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Ronda
From the series “Amazing Cities on the Rocks”
Check on the map: Distance from Gibraltar center - 68.1 km.
The territory of the town is divided into two parts today – the old and the new one. The Puente Nuevo Bridge is a kind of border between them. This bridge was built in the early 18th century. It remains unchanged from the moment of construction. Many travelers prefer to climb down into the gorge of El Tajo. It is located under the bridge. They can admire the town below. The historical monument looks even more impressive from there. …
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Gibraltar
Landmarks of culture on Gibraltar map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Gibraltar. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Gibraltar: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Gibraltar. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!