Gibraltar is visited by many tourists all through the year. The city of Gibraltar offers beautiful attractions and surprises to all its visitors and tourists. A British overseas territory, Gibraltar is an attractive tourist destination. High on pretty places of interest Gibraltar City Attractions have made Gibraltar tourism to grow like anything. And this is just the place that will no doubt bewitch your senses. Given below is a comprehensive list of some of the best Gibraltar City Attractions. Scroll down to know more about the city attractions:
The Gibraltar Museum
Located in the heart of the city, the Gibraltar Museum became operational in the year 1930. The exhibits cover a gamut of subjects ranging from geological origins of the Rock to the current scenario. Some of the best attractions of this museum include a reconstructed Roman Anchor, The Moorish Baths, a 3- dimensional outsized model of the Rock, The Neanderthal Skull and not to miss the beautiful gardens.
St Michael's Cave
Considered among the finest European grottos, St Michael’s cave is visited by millions each year. The main gallery of the cave is called the cathedral cave and is a common ground for hosting cultural events. The auditorium can accommodate around hundred persons at a time and is a perfect place to relax.
The Cable Car
Among the best known Gibraltar city attractions, the city cable car can carry around 30 passengers to the summit of The Rock within 8 minutes flat. The Gibraltar Cable Car primarily came into being in the year 1966, and today they have undergone renovations. In each cable car cabin you will be greeted by staffs. With advance technology direct communication is possible between the Control room and the Cable Cars.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Europe
Located at the southern end of The Rock, this shrine was at first a mosque and then in the year 1462 was transformed into a chapel by the Spaniards. Erected around fifteenth century, the statue of Our Lady of Europe and Patroness of Gibraltar is a wood carved polychromized figure. The shrine was once looted by the pirate Red Beard but its most precious asset - the 15th century sculpture of the Virgin and Child - is still venerated there. The statue was then shifted to the site of the actual Shrine at Europa Point on the 7th October 1967. |
