North Bastion, Gibraltar, Military fortification in Gibraltar, United Kingdom
North Bastion stands at the northwest corner of Gibraltar's old town, featuring stone walls and strategic defense positions along the coastline.
Originally constructed as the Giralda Tower in 1309 by Castilian forces, the structure transformed into a bastion during Philip II's renovation program in the 1560s.
The former military stronghold now houses the Giralda Gardens and serves as a meeting point for the Gibraltar Petanque Association since 1999.
Visitors can reach the bastion by walking along Glacis Road or Smith Dorrien Avenue, with designated parking areas available near the northern entrance.
The bastion contains an elevated gun platform constructed during the Great Siege of 1779-1783, designed to accommodate five artillery pieces for defense.
Location: Gibraltar
GPS coordinates: 36.14590,-5.35280
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:29
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