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The landscape is dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, at the foot of which is a densely populated town area, home to some 34,003 people, primarily Gibraltarians. Gibraltar was founded as a permanent watchtower by the Almohads in 1160.
The Cathedral Square, a square in the city centre [6] is the location of the Church of England Cathedral of the Holy Trinity which stands to the eastern end of the square. . Other features at the square include Duke of Kent House, which is home to the Gibraltar Tourist Board, [7] the Bristol Hotel [8] a children's play park and a boulevard lined with nine cannon overlooking the harbo
Map of Gibraltar. The British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar has no administrative divisions. It is, however, divided into seven Major Residential Areas, which are further divided into 70 numbered Enumeration Areas, used for statistical purposes. [1] Three Enumeration Areas appear in two Major Residential Areas each:
Town Range is an ancient street, pre-dating the British occupation of Gibraltar. At the time of the Anglo-Dutch Capture of Gibraltar in 1704 it was only fully built on the west side and the east side was mostly still open ground; it was originally called Calle Nueba (New Street) in recognition of its partly developed state. [2]
Main Street is Gibraltar's main commercial and shopping district. [3] It runs north–south through the old town which is pedestrianised and lined with buildings displaying a blend of Genoese, Portuguese, Andalusian, Moorish and British Regency styles, [3] most of which have shops on the ground floor. Upper floors provide residential ...
The location of Gibraltar within Europe A detailed map of Gibraltar. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Gibraltar: . Gibraltar – British Overseas Territory located near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula of Southeastern Europe overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar between the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. [1]
View of Queensway Quay from the Rock of Gibraltar showing Queensway in the centre of the photograph.. Queensway Quay located west of this road takes its name. [3] In the early 1990s, Taylor Woodrow facilitated a £50 million development along Queensway, developing a hotel, apartments and marina complex at the quayside.