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Fortifications of Gibraltar
Gibraltar's fortifications are clustered in three main areas.
The densest fortifications are in the area where historically Gibraltar was under the most threat – at the north
end of the peninsula, the North Front, facing the isthmus with Spain.
Another group of fortifications guards the town and the harbour, referred to as the West Side.
The southern end of the town is guarded by the South Land Front. Few fortifications exist on the east side,
as the sheer cliff of the Rock of Gibraltar is a virtually impassable obstacle.
Further fortifications occupy the plateaus of Windmill Hill and Europa Point at the southern end of the peninsula.
Lookout posts and batteries on the summits of the Rock provide a 360° view across the Strait and far into Spain. Although Gibraltar is now largely demilitarised, many of the fortifications are still intact and some, such as the Great Siege Tunnels and the Charles V Wall – where many of Gibraltar's famous "apes" live – have become tourist attractions.
Fortifications of Gibraltar
Gibraltar's fortifications are clustered in three main areas.
The densest fortifications are in the area where historically Gibraltar was under the most threat – at the north
end of the peninsula, the North Front, facing the isthmus with Spain.
Another group of fortifications guards the town and the harbour, referred to as the West Side.
The southern end of the town is guarded by the South Land Front. Few fortifications exist on the east side,
as the sheer cliff of the Rock of Gibraltar is a virtually impassable obstacle.
Further fortifications occupy the plateaus of Windmill Hill and Europa Point at the southern end of the peninsula.
Lookout posts and batteries on the summits of the Rock provide a 360° view across the Strait and far into Spain. Although Gibraltar is now largely demilitarised, many of the fortifications are still intact and some, such as the Great Siege Tunnels and the Charles V Wall – where many of Gibraltar's famous "apes" live – have become tourist attractions.