Moorish Wall, City walls in Gibraltar, United Kingdom.
The Moorish Wall is a stone fortification that runs from the waterfront up to the Rock's summit, equipped with watchtowers and defensive positions throughout its length. It climbs hundreds of meters upward and forms a striking structure against the landscape.
Construction started in 1160 under the Almohad caliph Abd al-Mu'min, who founded the fortified settlement of Madinat al-Fath. Over the following centuries, the wall was expanded and rebuilt as new powers added their own reinforcements.
The wall displays construction styles from three different periods: Moorish, Spanish, and British, with each era leaving its own architectural marks. As you walk along it, you can see how these influences shaped the different sections and defensive designs.
You can visit sections of the wall within the Upper Rock Nature Reserve and enjoy views over the Mediterranean Sea. The best time to walk is in early morning or late afternoon when the sun is less intense.
A notable section is the Philip II Wall, which stretches from a cliff overlooking the Charles V Wall up to the Rock's peak. This fortification was completed in 1575 and demonstrates the Spanish defensive efforts of that era.
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