Best historical attractions in Gibraltar
By Ethan Roworth·Last checked 2 June 2026
Gibraltar has been British since 1713, Moorish before that, Spanish in between, and contested by everyone. The history is everywhere. Here are the sites that pack the most context per minute.
Great Siege Tunnels
An 18th-century military tunnel network blasted through solid rock during the longest siege in British history, 1779 to 1783.
Why we picked it: Hand-dug 1780s tunnels with cannons still in place. The story of the longest siege in British military history.
Moorish Castle
The remains of a medieval Moorish fortification overlooking Gibraltar town, with a well-preserved 14th-century Tower of Homage built by the Marinid sultan Abu al-Hasan.
Why we picked it: 8th century origins, the Tower of Homage is intact. Most visible piece of medieval Gibraltar.
WWII Tunnels
The wartime tunnel network built in the 1940s that turned the Rock into a self-sufficient underground fortress for 16,000 men, used as HQ for the Allied invasion of North Africa.
Why we picked it: 34 miles of WWII tunnels under the Rock. Tours go a few miles in.
FAQs
How old is Gibraltar? ▼
Neanderthal remains found in Gorham's Cave date back 50,000+ years. Strategic settlement since the Phoenicians.
Researched and written by Ethan Roworth
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