Gibraltar War Memorial, War memorial on Line Wall Road, Gibraltar.
The Gibraltar War Memorial is a memorial in Gibraltar made from Carrara marble and featuring two Russian guns from the Crimean War near City Hall. It includes inscribed plaques and an esplanade that extends the site.
The memorial was unveiled in 1923 by Governor Sir Charles Monro to honor officers and seamen of the Gibraltar Straits Patrol from World War I. The esplanade itself had been built earlier under Governor Smith-Dorrien in 1921.
The memorial displays plaques honoring Gibraltarian figures and showing Belgium's gratitude for offering shelter to its citizens during World War II. These inscriptions tell the stories of people who sought refuge during difficult times.
The memorial stands west of John Mackintosh Square and is easily reached by bus routes 2, 3, and 4 stopping at nearby stations. The location is central and straightforward to explore on foot.
Spanish sculptor Jose Piquet Catoli crafted this marble structure with considerable skill and attention to detail. His work merges artistic elements with historical remembrance.
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