Sightseeing in Gibraltar

Gibraltar is one of the British overseas territories which were conquered during the Great Siege that took place during 1779 to 1783. The peninsula has one of the huge sandstone ridges, the Rock of Gibraltar. Apart from the famous Rock of Gibraltar there are many other places where you can drop in for sightseeing in Gibraltar. Given below is a brief overview regarding sightseeing in and around the country.

• Alameda Botanic Garden

You can drop in at Alameda Botanic Garden for sightseeing in Gibraltar. It is also known as Gibraltar Botanical Garden and it covers a total area of 6 hectares. This garden was founded in 1816 by the then Governor General, named General George Don, for recreational purpose of the army men of that time. The garden was in a dilapidated condition up to 1970, until again initiatives were taken to repair it in 1991.

There are different varieties of flora, which you can see during your trip to the park and you, can also have a look at the bronze statue of General Elliot, which is there right in center of the park. If you feel hungry, while trailing inside the park, you can drop in at the various eateries that are there inside the park and taste different kinds of food items.

• Lower St. Michaels's Cage Tour

Trip to Gibraltar is incomplete without dropping in at the Lower St. Michaels's Cage Tour. It is a three hour guided tour, which will take you to the lower level of the cage, which ends into a lake. If you love adventure, then you are sure to love this trip.

This tour involves climbing with ropes and it is advised to perform this act, if you have adequate fitness level. For performing this act, you need to have proper shoes and attire. The interiors of the cave are well lit and are in its original state as it was when it was built. Children below 10 years are not allowed to perform this act and before you plan for this act, you need to go through a fitness check, which is organized by the local tourist office officials.

• Shrine of Our Lady of Europe

Shrine of Our Lady of Europe is one of the ancient cathedrals which you can visit for sightseeing in Gibraltar. It is a Roman Catholic Shrine which is located at the Europa Point, where the Catholic patroness of Gibraltar was honored.

During the beginning of the 14th century a small mosque was built in Europa Point, which was later converted into a church. The interiors of the church has various paintings and motifs that of the medieval age. The structure of the church also reflects typical medieval architecture, which reflects history of that era.

• Ibrahim- Al- Ibrahim Mosque

The mosque of Ibrahim- Al- Ibrahim is also known as the King Fahd bin Abdulaziz al- Saud Mosque, is located at the south of the Rock of Gibraltar, at Europaq Point. This mosque was opened for public viewing on 8th August 1997 and this mosque was a gift from King Fahd of Saudi Arabia and it took nearly tow years for completion of the mosque.

This mosque is in fact one of the largest mosque that was built in a non-Muslim country and is one of the famous places of tourist attractions. Apart from the mosque, there is also school, lecture hall, payer hall, library hall etc. This is the only mosque in the region which is visited by the Muslims of the country. Muslim tourist from all over the world drops in at this mosque for sightseeing in Gibraltar.