VISIT TO GIBRALTAR
IES LA LOMA
4º ESO
Gibraltar is a British overseas territory located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula at the entrance
of the Mediterranean. A peninsula with an area of 6.843 square kilometres (2.642 sq mi), it has a northern border
with Spain. The Rock of Gibraltar is the major landmark of the region. At its foot is the densely populated city area,
home to almost 30,000 Gibraltarians and other nationalities.
An Anglo-Dutch force captured Gibraltar in 1704 during the War of the Spanish Succession. The territory was
subsequently ceded to Britain by Spain under the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713. It was an important base for the British
Royal Navy; today its economy is based largely on tourism, financial services, and shipping.
Casemates Square, positioned at the end of Main Street in
the heart of Gibraltar's shopping district, was once the site
of public executions. It is now filled with fashionable outdoor
cafes, boutiques, bars, a Tourist Information Centre and the
Gibraltar Crystal Factory. Street performers, music and
military bands entertain visitors here during the summer
months.
The Convent, situated towards the Southern end of Main Street,
has been the official residence of Gibraltar’s Governors since
1728. The Changing of the Guards is performed at various
times of the day, on weekdays, by soldiers of the Royal
Gibraltar Regiment.
Western, John Mackintosh Square entrance to the Gibraltar
Parliament
The semi-wild Barbary Macaques
integral part of Tourism in Gibraltar
form
an
When the apes leave, so will the British, or at
least that's the legend.
The city centre is long and narrow, extending the length of Main Street.
The Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Convent,
residence of the Governor of Gibraltar.
The Gibraltar Museum is centrally
located within the City of Gibraltar.
View of the Northern face of the Moorish Castle`s Tower of Homage,
Gibraltar first permanent settlement, built around 711.
Europa Point, also called Great Europa Point, is the southernmost point of Gibraltar.
There are three notable buildings, the Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque, the Roman Catholic
Shrine of Our Lady of Europe, and a lighthouse.
The lighthouse
The Roman Catholic Shrine of Our Lady of
Europe
The Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque was a gift by King
Fahd of Saudi Arabia
Gibraltar has two Cathedrals:
The Cathedral of Saint Mary the Crowned
is a Roman Catholic cathedral.
The Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
is the larger of the two cathedrals in
Gibraltar
St. Michael Cave, located more than 300 metres above sea
level, this is one of Europe's most dramatic natural grottoes.
The Gibraltar Cable Car runs from
Gardens to the top of the Rock.
outside The Gibraltar Botanic
A Post Box of UK
design in use in Gibraltar’s Main Street.
Gibraltar is famous for
its Glass Factory
Royal Navy base in Gibraltar
ACTIVITIES
Answer the following questions about Gibraltar. You can ask a police officer or a citizen if you
need.
GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY THE TOUR
1. Look around in Casemates Square. Name at least three restaurants and the type of food
they serve.
2. Who is the governor?
3. Where does the governor live?
4. Next to The Convent (situated towards the Southern end of Main Street),
there is a small church built in 1560. What is the name of the building?
5. What can you buy at low prices in Gibraltar?
6.
Go to Trafalgar Cemetery (between Southport Gates and Prince Edward’s
Gate). Near the entrance you will see three black angels, a skull and a coffin.
Find out and write the name of the lady buried there.
7.
Go out the cemetery and find out a place:
-
Turn right at Bishop Rampallo’s Ramp, and go on.
Take Bomb House Lane, which leads to the Museum.
Turn left at Line Wall Road.
The place you are looking for is on your left between the Gibraltar Museum
and the Gibraltar Tourist Board.
WHERE ARE YOU? ________________
8. Take a picture of your group at Southport Gates and upload it to Instagram.