Charles V Wall, 16th-century defensive wall in Gibraltar
The Charles V Wall extends from South Bastion to the ridge of the Rock of Gibraltar, featuring two distinct sections with different architectural designs.
Construction began in 1540 after a corsair attack, with engineer Giovanni Battista Calvi implementing significant improvements to the fortification structure in 1552.
Deadman's Cemetery, located on the inner side of the wall, contains gravestones from 1738 and transformed into St. Jago's Barracks in 1929.
The upper section of the wall remains accessible within the Upper Rock Nature Reserve, allowing visitors to explore the fortification structure throughout the year.
The wall follows a zigzag pattern in its upper section, enabling defenders to direct fire across multiple faces of the defensive structure.
GPS coordinates: 36.13204,-5.34713
Latest update: March 9, 2025 05:29
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