Irish Town, Gibraltar, Historic footpath in central Gibraltar, United Kingdom
Irish Town is a pedestrian lane in central Gibraltar, running between Cooperage Lane and John Mackintosh Square. It runs parallel to Main Street and serves as a connecting passage through the city's main commercial area.
The lane was originally called Calle de Santa Ana, after a small chapel at the corner of Market Lane. The name changed in the early 19th century when an Irish military regiment was quartered in this part of the city.
The name comes from an Irish military regiment that was stationed in this part of Gibraltar in the early 19th century. Today the lane is used by locals and visitors moving through the commercial heart of the city on foot.
The lane is easy to find, as it runs directly alongside Main Street in the center of Gibraltar. The surface is level and step-free, making it straightforward to walk through at any point during the day.
At the entrance to Trafalgar House, stone columns from a monastery founded by the Mercedarian Fathers in 1581 are still visible today. The monastery was destroyed during the Great Siege of 1779 to 1783, but these columns were not removed and can still be seen by anyone passing through.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
