Gibraltar Weddings & Civil Partnerships Guide

THE GUIDE TO

Marriages & Civil Partnerships IN

GIBRALTAR

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Contents Introduction

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The Law

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General Conditions and Documents Required

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Making an Appointment

15

Subsequent Formalities

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Attendance in Person

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The Marriage Ceremony

29

Immigration Requirements

33

Further Enquiries

36

The Bride’s Beauty Timeline

38

The Groom’s Beauty Timeline

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Gibraltar in 24 Hours

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What to See and Do in Gibraltar

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Introduction CONGRATULATIONS!!

You’ve found that special person with whom you want to spend the rest of your life and you love each other – that’s wonderful! So now you want to take that important step of commitment to the one you love.

It is part of the business of the Government of Gibraltar to provide the registration of civil status events in Gibraltar. This is so that members of the public can be provided with the necessary documentary evidence with which to exercise their rights, the Government of Gibraltar also supports Marriages and Civil Partnerships for non-residents.

To those of you from abroad, you will find Gibraltar to be a lively city, full of atmosphere and character. The community is diverse and has a reputation for tolerance and hospitality

- you will be made to feel very welcome. There are many visually stunning and interesting venues for Marriage and Civil Partnership ceremonies and combined with the famous good climate and friendly locals the rock is the perfect place to “tie the knot”.

There are a team of registrars and marriage/ civil partnership clerks. This group of people are determined to give you excellent service to give you the best impression of the civil service and especially to those from abroad, the absolute best impression of Gibraltar.

This new guide to marriages and civil partnerships is to help inform all couples of all of the available options, here in Gibraltar, for your special day!

Wishing you a long and happy life together.

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The Law

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The Law

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n Gibraltar, the Marriage/Civil Partnership between two persons is provided for under the Gibraltar Marriage Act/Gibraltar Civil Partnership Act. Under its provisions it is possible, by means of a Special Licence granted under Section 13 and 12 respectively of the Acts, for residents and non-residents alike to get married or enter into a civil partnership in Gibraltar. It also enables a Marriage/Civil Partnership ceremony to be conducted at approved locations outside the Registry both within and out of working hours and including weekends.

If you are resident in Gibraltar and your intention is to get married in a place of worship or at the Marriage Registry without a Special Licence, you will need to give notice of your intended marriage either to a Minister registered under Section 5 of the Act or to the Marriage Registrar, whichever is applicable.

You will need to give at least 21 days notice, in the case of a Registry wedding, or allow for the Publication of Banns, or the Exhibition of Notice, if you are to be married in a place of worship.

If your intention is to enter into a civil partnership at the Civil Partnership Registry without a Special Licence, you will need to give 21 days notice of your intended Civil Partnership to the Registrar in order to allow for the exhibition of notice

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General Conditions & Documents Required

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General Conditions & Documents Required

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n order to get married/enter into a Civil Partnership at the Marriage/Civil Partnership Registry by means of a Special License, you must be able to satisfy the Registrar that you are free to marry/enter into a Civil Partnership by completing affidavits and signing them before a Commissioner for Oaths or a Notary Public of your choice in Gibraltar. A list of registered Commissioners for Oaths or Notaries Public will be provided by the Registry upon request. Please remember however, that Commissioners for Oaths and Notaries Public will charge you for their services.

Non-residents wishing to get married/enter into a civil partnership in Gibraltar must provide the Registrar with documentary evidence that they will be staying in Gibraltar, for at least one night, immediately prior to, or immediately following, the ceremony.

The Registrar will accept any of the evidence listed below; (i) a hotel bill covering the night before or the night of the Marriage ceremony/Civil Partnership ceremony. (ii) a hotel booking form confirming that the night of the ceremony is paid for. (iii) a statement by a resident of Gibraltar confirming that the parties spent the night before the ceremony, or will spend the night of the ceremony, as their guest at the relevant address (which must be specified); or (iv) another form of proof that the parties were or will be in Gibraltar on the night before or the night of the ceremony, to the satisfaction of the Registrar.

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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED All documents must be in the English language. Documents that are not multilanguage certificates must be accompanied by an officially certified translation into the English language by one of the following: I) Locally approved translators in Gibraltar Ii) British embassies, or Iii) Sworn translators approved and endorsed

by British embassies In addition, persons wishing to get married/ enter into a civil partnership will have to prove their identity by providing the Registrar with originals of the following: A. SINGLE PERSONS NEVER HAVING BEEN MARRIED OR NEVER HAVING ENTERED INTO A CIVIL PARTNERSHIP • Passport, national identity card or other acceptable form of identity; • Full birth certificate.

B. WIDOWS/WIDOWERS/SURVIVING PARTNERS • Passport, national identity card or other acceptable form of identity; • Full birth certificate; • Previous Marriage/Civil Partnership certificate;

• The death certificate of your late partner/ spouse C. PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY MARRIED OR WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY ENTERED INTO A CIVIL PARTNERSHIP • Passport, national identity card or other acceptable form of identity; • Full birth certificate; • Final and absolute divorce decree or certificate of annulment of your previous marriage or a certificate of dissolution or annulment of your previous civil partnership.

D. CHANGE OF NAME If you have changed your name in any way, you should produce evidence of your change of name.

E. RESIDENCE DOCUMENTATION All persons must provide us with evidence that they are legally resident in their respective country. In the case of persons who reside in the UK, a UK Residence Permit - if they reside in any other EU country a valid permit of residence.

F. OTHER DOCUMENTATION In addition to the above the Registrar may, at his sole discretion, ask for any other documents considered necessary.

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Making an Appointment

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Making an Appointment

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o initiate the process you will, in the first instance, need to make a booking for the Marriage/Civil Partnership ceremony.

You may do this either by attending our offices in person or by submitting a request by email or by post, including the required documents as specified previously.

Note: Bookings are only guaranteed once payment has been received.

Public Counter Hours are: Mondays to Fridays 08:30 to 15:00 Enquiries may be made by telephone during the following hours: Mondays to Thursdays 08:00 to 15:30 Fridays 08.00 to 15:00 Gibraltar time is GMT+1 (winter) and GMT+2 (summer)

Our contact numbers and email address are as follows:Tel: 00 (350) 200 72289 Email: marriages.csro@gibraltar.gov.gi civilpartnerships.csro@gibraltar.gov.gi You will need to indicate whether you wish to be married/enter into a civil partnership at the Registry or at one of the approved external locations listed below:1. The Caleta Hotel 2. The O’Callaghan Eliott Hotel 3. The Rock Hotel 4. The Dell – at the Gibraltar Botanic Gardens (the Alameda) (between 1 – April and 30 October weather permitting).

5. Top of the Rock – Mons Calpe Suite, Cable Car Station 6. Sunborn Yacht Hotel 7. La Sala

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8. Waterfront – Waterfront Restaurant 9. St Michael’s Cave * 10. Garrison’s Library 11. Rendezvous Chargrill 12. On board a passenger ship registered in Gibraltar of over one hundred gross tonnes and carrying more than twelve passengers.

Marriages/Civil Partnerships held at the Registry Office will only take place on weekdays between 10.00 and 14.00 excluding public holidays. *Please note that Marriages/Civil Partnerships held at St Michael’s Cave will only take place in the evenings, i.e 1900hrs from April to October and 1800hrs from November to March.

No Marriages/Civil Partnerships will be held during the pre-Christmas week. Weddings/ Civil Partnerships will resume on the first working day of the New Year.

Marriage/Civil Partnership ceremonies held outside the Registry must comply with all of the conditions imposed by the Registrar. For example, receptions held at the same venue should be celebrated in a separate area from where the ceremony actually takes place.

If you wish to get married/enter into a civil partnership at one of the above external venues please note that it is your sole responsibility to contact the organisers directly, to make the necessary arrangements yourselves and to pay any fees for the use of the venue.

Contact details are as follows:1. The Caleta Hotel - Catalan Bay Tel: 00 (350) 20076501 Fax: 00 (350) 200 42143 Email: conf.banq@caletahotel.gi 2. The O’Callaghan Eliott Hotel 2 Governor’s Parade Tel: 00 (350) 200 70500 Fax: 00 (350) 200 70243 Email: eliott@ocallaghanhotels.com

3. The Rock Hotel - 3 Europa Road Tel: 00 (350) 200 73000 Fax: 00 (350) 200 73513 Email: conference@rockhotel.gi 4. The Dell The Gibraltar Botanic Gardens (the Alameda), Red Sands Road, P.O.Box 843 Tel: 00 (350) 200 41235 Email: events@gibraltargardens.gi 5. Mons Calpe Suite - Cable Car Top Station Cloister Building 6/8 Market Lane, PO Box 554 Tel: 00 (350) 200 12745 Email: events@monscalpesuite.com www.monscalpesuite.com 6. Sunborn Yacht Hotel - Ocean Village Tel: 00 (350) 200 16100/58007751 Email: kerrianne.massetti@sunborngibraltar.com 7. La Sala Ocean Village, Gibraltar Tel: 00 (350) 200 16870 Email: bookings@lasalagibraltar.com 8. Waterfront 1 Cormorant Wharf, Gibraltar Tel: 00 (350) 200 45666 Email: waterfrontrestaurant@gmail.com 9. St Michael’s Cave Tel: 00 (350) 200 71643 Email: dylan.sheriff@gibraltar.gov.gi 10. Garrison Library Tel: 00 (350) 200 77418 Email: j.ballantine@gibraltargarrisonlibrary.gi 11. Rendezvous Chargrill 14 Queensway Quay Tel: 00 (350) 200 66420 Email: info@rendezvousgib.com For further information about these locations and on Gibraltar generally, you should visit the Gibraltar Tourist Boards websites at:www.visitgibraltar.gi

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Subsequent Formalities

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Subsequent Formalities

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nce your booking has been made and the required documentation found to be in order, payment will be required in order to secure your booking. However, before the licence can be issued and before the Marriage/Civil Partnership can take place, the original documents need to be submitted to the Registrar and accepted by him.

If payment is going to be effected by debit/ credit card you should ask the Clerk to send you the debit/credit card details form.

This must be returned to us by email.

Payment of fees (in sterling) may be effected in person or by debit/ credit card - details to be supplied are as follows:-

2. Notice (residents only) .....…………………………………………………… £30.00

Card number Card expiry date Card start date Card issue number Security code, i.e the number printed on the signature strip Post code Address

FEES 1. Registrar’s Certificate (residents only) ……………………......................................……. £32.50

3. Special Licence for Marriage/Civil Partnership .................................................................……. £67.50 4. (a) Ceremony and registration (in registry office) .............…………………….............................… £40.00

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4. (b) Ceremony and registration – (at a venue outside the Registry Office) on weekdays during working hours ..................................................................…. £140.00 4. (c) Ceremony and registration – (at a venue outside the Registry Office) at weekends and on weekdays after working hours ……………………........................................... £240.00 5. Marriage/Civil Partnership certificates .………………………………..………………..... £3.50 ea.

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Attendance in Person

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Attendance in Person

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nce the booking is confirmed, the next stage will be for the parties to attend our offices not later than 10.30am on any working day prior to the date of the ceremony to present the original documents, complete the corresponding affidavits, and apply for a Special Licence. This may be done at any time up to a maximum of 3 months in advance of the date of the ceremony, or as late as the working day before the date of the ceremony.

per certificate. Certificates are ready for collection a week after the ceremony and may be collected in person from our offices. If you wish to have your documents collected by a courier you may arrange this directly with a courier and advise us of when the courier will be collected the certificates.

In the case where original documents cannot be provided, certified copies of certificates bearing an original seal of the court or registry that issues the certificate or certified true copies of the original by a Notary Public or other person entitled in law to certify the authenticity of the document are acceptable.

It is also possible to certify for legal purposes (apostille) Marriage/Civil Partnership certificates, under the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 on legalisation of documents.

If you wish to apostille your Marriage/Civil Partnership certificate, you should make arrangements for this at the time you order your certificate. There is no requirement to apostille the certificate if it is to be used in Gibraltar, UK or USA. The fee for this service is ÂŁ15.00 per certificate.

You may make arrangements to order Marriage/Civil Partnership certificates which you will need to pay for. The fee is ÂŁ3.50

Please note that certificates are posted at your own risk, and we will not be responsible for certificates that get lost in transit.

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The Marriage Ceremony

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The Marriage Ceremony

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he parties will need to make arrangements for themselves and their guests to be at the Marriage/Civil Partnership venue before the ceremony is to take place. If the Marriage/Civil Partnership is to take place at an approved venue, they might also need to arrange for transport to convey the Registrar to and from the Marriage/Civil Partnership venue. If transport is required, arrangements are to be made when you come in to complete your paperwork.

provide two witnesses for the Marriage/Civil Partnership. Your witnesses may be related to either of you and/or to each other. They may be friends or colleagues but they must be able to speak and understand English and be over the age of 18 and acceptable to the Registrar.

Partners and their witnesses should be at the venue at least 15 minutes before the start of the ceremony. Delays in excess of 10 minutes may result in postponing the ceremony until the Registrar is next available.

The ceremony is conducted in English. You should advise the Marriage/Civil Partnership Clerk before the Marriage/Civil Partnership booking is confirmed if you need the services of an interpreter. It shall be your responsibility to provide a suitable interpreter who is acceptable to the Registrar. The Registrar will not conduct the ceremony if he is not satisfied that the couple and their witnesses fully understand the wording of the ceremony.

Before the ceremony commences, you will be asked for identification (ie your passport, national identity card or any other identification document). You will also need to

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Immigration Requirements

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Immigration Requirements

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You must bear in mind that unless you have guaranteed returnability to either your country of normal residence or your country of origin, the issue of a Gibraltar visa may not be authorised. If you have any queries regarding visas for Gibraltar please contact visas.csro@gibraltar.gov.gi You should also be aware that Gibraltar is not part of Schengen. Therefore if you intend to travel to Gibraltar through Spain and return the same way, you should ensure that if you require a Schengen visa, this is valid for more than one entry.

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MPORTANT. If you do not reside in Gibraltar and you are not an EEA national you may require a visa to enter Gibraltar. If you do require a visa, you will need to apply for one at the UK VISA APPLICATION CENTRES in your country of normal residence.

Further Enquiries

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Further Enquiries

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he Registry staff will endeavour to assist you as much as possible. You may address any further enquires to:-

Tel: 00 (350) 200 72289 00 (350) 200 51725 (switchboard) Email: marriages.csro@gibraltar.gov.gi civilpartnerships.csro@gibraltar.gov.gi

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The Registry of Marriages/Civil Partnerships Civil Status & Registration Office Joshua Hassan House Secretary’s Lane Gibraltar

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The Bride’s Beauty Timeline 6+ MONTHS BEFORE

EXERCISE PLAN

SKIN DIET

4-5 MONTHS BEFORE

BEGIN HAIR & MAKEUP SEARCH

BOOK APPOINTMENTS FOR WEDDING DATE

2-3 MONTHS BEFORE

REGULAR FACIALS

AT HOME SKIN TREATMENTS

TEST TANNING OPTIONS

1-2 MONTHS BEFORE

HAIR & MAKEUP TRIAL RUN

WHITEN TEETH

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2 WEEKS BEFORE

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The Grooms Beauty Timeline

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3-5 DAYS BEFORE

5-10 DAYS BEFORE

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WEDDING DAY!

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Gibraltar in 24 Hours

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owever you arrive into Gibraltar, by air, foot, car or sea, you will very soon experience its intricate layers of history all around you.

An immediate talking point is the runway, constructed during the Second World War and the shortest in the world. As it crosses the main road into the city, visitors remain incredulous as traffic and passengers are halted to allow aircraft to take off and land.

09:00 The best way to familiarise yourself with Gibraltar’s diverse heritage, as well as witnessing some of its natural beauty, is to take an official Rock Tour to the upper rock nature reserve. A tour can be taken in a number of ways, by official taxi or tour company, or on foot. Alternatively, you can take the Cable Car from Grand Parade.

A basic tour lasts around two hours and takes in thousands of years of Rock evolution, including the famous Apes’ Den, habitat to Europe’s only free roaming primates, St Michael’s Cave with its stunning stalagmites and stalactites. The Upper and Middle galleries form part of the honeycombed inside of the limestone Rock, and illustrate the

defence of Gibraltar during the Great Siege of 1779 – 1783 and World War II, when the forerunners to the Royal Engineers dug out tunnel systems to position guns to fight off the enemy. Other highlights include a stop at Europa Point, one of the southernmost tip of Europe with its breathtaking views across the Strait to North Africa.

11:00 Gibraltar’s town centre is largely protected by the Gibraltar Heritage Trust and part of a continual restoration programme. Its original city walls and fortifications date back centuries Casemates Gates, Charles V Wall and Kings Bastion.

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Gibraltar’s museum situated on the original site of a Moorish bath house is a short walk from Main Street and relates Gibraltar’s diverse history from Neanderthal Man and our World Heritage Site to more modern history, a great way to get to know Gibraltar’s colourful past.

#VISITGIBRALTAR Walk through the town area to witness some of Gibraltar’s unique architecture reflecting its blend of Genoese, Portuguese, Spanish, Moorish and British Regency style buildings.

The Catholic Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned in the centre of Main Street, was built on the original site of the chief mosque but was demolished during the Great Siege. It was later rebuilt as a Cathedral. Some of the early structures can still be seen.

Main Street is recognised today as Gibraltar’s main commercial and shopping district. After a morning of skirting around its intricate lanes and streets you may now be tempted to stop and look at some of the VAT free bargains to be had. Gibraltar offers exceptional value added shopping. Popular purchases include, cosmetics, perfumery, tobacco, spirits, electronic goods and jewellery. It is the perfect pre-Christmas weekend shoppers’ destination with everything in close proximity.

13.00 Feeling peckish now? Head towards one of Gibraltar’s stylish marinas, Queensway Quay or Ocean Village. Enjoy a meal at the water’s edge beside a number of luxury yachts - a stunning location, taking a break before the afternoon’s activities.

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15.00 It is a little known fact that in addition to prizewinning fishing, the Bay of Gibraltar is home to several species of dolphin. Visitors are able to go out into the Bay in one of the dolphin safari boats to watch pods of dolphin at play.

The tour takes approximately 1.5 hours.

17:00 A beautiful hidden oasis to the southern end of town deserves a visit. Stroll through the Alameda Botanic Gardens and take in the lush scenery of a great variety of imported and endemic plants. There are a number of historical monuments in the garden plus a wildlife conservation park, open air theatre and children’s playground.

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18.00 …into evening Casemates Square at the end of Main Street was once the centre of public executions.

Today it is the thriving hub of Gibraltar’s nightlife, filled with numerous lively bars and cafes that stay open into the early hours.

There is a wide selection of places to eat to suit all palates.

Alternatively, take dinner on the east side of the Rock at Catalan Bay, originally a fishing village whose original inhabitants came from Italy. Dine at a local unassuming fish restaurant and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere in this historic community.

After dinner stop off at any one of the trendy bars, many offering live music, for a late night drink. Alternatively, if you fancy a little more glamour and sophistication, head back to Ocean Village for a flutter at one of the two casinos, and take in the breathtaking evening views across the Bay of Gibraltar.

As you retire for the night, you’ll be wishing you had more time on the Rock as you will have discovered that there is still so much to explore.

We hope you come back and visit us again soon.

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What to See and Do in Gibraltar The Upper Rock

9.2” Gun, O’Hara’s Battery – Rock and Fortress Located at the highest point of the Rock, O’Hara’s Battery houses a 9.2” gun with original WWII material on display and a film from 1947 is also on show.

St. Michael’s Cave This beautiful natural grotto was prepared as a hospital during WWII; today it is a unique auditorium. There is also a lower segment that provides the most adventurous visitor with an experience never to be forgotten, however, these tours need to be pre-arranged.

Military Heritage Centre A fascinating array of artefacts of military history housed in Princess Caroline’s Battery.

Apes’ Den One of Gibraltar’s most important tourist attractions, the Barbary Macaques are actually tailless monkeys. We recommend that you do not carry any visible signs of food or touch these animals as they may bite.

Gibraltar, a City Under Siege Exhibition One of the first buildings ever constructed by the British in Gibraltar. Undoubtedly, the most important aspect of the building is the graffiti that can be seen on the walls, the earliest of which dates back to 1726.

The Great Siege Tunnels The Great Siege Tunnels are an impressive defence system devised by military engineers.

Excavated during the Great Siege of 1779-83, these tunnels were hewn into the rock with the aid of the simplest of tools and gunpowder.

Moorish Castle The fortifications on and around the site of the Moorish Castle were first built in 1160.

The Tower of Homage, its main feature, dates primarily from about 1333 AD when Abu’l Hassan recaptured Gibraltar from the Spanish.

World War II Tunnels - Rock and Fortress During WWII an attack on Gibraltar was imminent. The answer was to construct a massive network of tunnels in order to build a fortress inside a fortress.

Cable Car Running since 1966, the Cable Car takes you to the top of the Rock where you can witness breathtaking views.

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Town Centre Casemates Square Named after the British Barracks located at the north of the square, this area has served many purposes. Formerly the site of public executions, this commercial square has become the hub of social activities.

Arts and Crafts Centre / Fine Arts Gallery Two separate galleries within Casemates Barracks offering a wide selection of locally produced paintings, arts and crafts.

Gibraltar Crystal Glass Factory Visitors can watch as the highly skilled glass blowers shape and work the molten glass by hand.

American War Memorial This prominent arch was built into the main city wall in 1932 to commemorate the achievements and comradeship of the U.S. Navy and the Royal Navy during the First World War. The Mario Finlayson National Art Gallery The gallery opened in 2015 with exhibition rooms dedicated to Gibraltarian artists; Gustavo Bacarisas, Jacobo Azagury, Leni Mifsud, and Rudesindo Mannia. These four historic artists are considered the most renowned and prolific local artists. Works by Mario Finlayson BEM are also shown in the

entrance lobby. In addition, the gallery has a small projection room showing footage and interviews related to the artists exhibited.

Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned Situated on the site of a mosque, the Cathedral was badly damaged during the Great Siege although some of the early structure can still be seen. It was converted into a Roman Catholic Cathedral soon after 1462.

Great Synagogue and Flemish Synagogue Gibraltar has a considerable Jewish community and the Great Synagogue in Engineer Lane has the distinction of being one of the oldest in the Iberian Peninsula, dating back to 1724. Guided tours can be arranged.

Gibraltar Museum The museum houses a collection of Gibraltar’s original artefacts, old prints and photographs along with an audiovisual presentation of the making of the Neanderthal models, two very accurate forensic reconstructions of a Neanderthal woman and child. The Rock’s rich military and diverse natural history is also represented while the lower part of the building is arguably the best preserved Moorish Bath House in Europe.

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King’s Bastion King’s Bastion was the keystone of Gibraltar’s defences during the Great Siege. Today it is in use as a leisure centre, boasting a bowling alley, ice-skating rink and multi-screen cinema amongst its facilities. Adjacent to the leisure centre, one can enjoy a beautifully landscaped green recreational area called Commonwealth Park.

Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Despite its deceptively Moorish appearance, the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity was not built until 1825. Among those buried here is General Sir George Don, under whose direction the cathedral was erected.

St Andrew’s Church In the 1840s a group of expatriate Scots began fundraising, which resulted in the opening of St Andrew’s Church on May 30th 1854.

Garrison Library This handsome building was inaugurated in 1793 and houses a remarkable collection of works on Gibraltar. There are weekly tours of the Library where you can discover its treasures.

King’s Chapel A church beside The Convent where, beneath the colours of several British regiments, lie the remains of the wife of a Spanish Governor, together with other remains of British Governors.

The Convent This building has been the official residence of Gibraltar’s Governors since 1711. It was once a Franciscan convent, hence its name. A guard mount takes place at the entrance during the week.

John Mackintosh Hall A centre of Gibraltar’s cultural activities, which contains a public library, a theatre and conference hall along with rooms for exhibitions and other events.

Trafalgar Cemetery A cemetery where two of those who died of wounds suffered in the Battle of Trafalgar are buried. A ceremony is held here every year, on Trafalgar Day, to commemorate Lord Nelson’s victory in the historical battle.

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Outside The City Catalan Bay Village It was Genoese fishermen who first settled in the area in the 18th century, although the village was named after it was considered a haven for Catalans fleeing from Napoleon’s invasion of Spain in the 19th century The Marinas There are two marinas in Gibraltar, Ocean Village and Queensway Quay, offering excellent berthing facilities, shops, restaurants and a casino.

Dolphin Watching Visit the dolphins in their natural environment in the Bay of Gibraltar. Boat tours depart from Marina Bay / Ocean Village.

Alameda Botanic Gardens and Wildlife Park This beautiful green haven, with its plants and trees is indeed a hidden gem. Also located within the gardens is a Wildlife Conservation Park.

Nelson’s Anchorage – 100 Ton Gun This impressive Victorian super-gun was installed on the Rock in the late nineteenth century. The only other remaining one is found in Malta.

Shrine of Our Lady of Europe and Museum Located at the southern end of the Rock, this shrine was originally a mosque and converted into a chapel by the Christians in 1462. There is a museum at the Shrine that depicts its long history.

Mosque Built in 1997, the Mosque at Europa Point caters for the Muslim population of Gibraltar, most of them originating from Morocco. The mosque may be visited at certain times of the day.

The Lighthouse The Gibraltar Lighthouse is the only one outside the U.K. regulated by Trinity House.

It dates back to 1841 and stands 49 metres above sea level with a range of some 37 kilometres.

Sikorski Memorial A memorial dedicated to General Wladyslaw Sikorki, the Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Army and Prime Minister of Poland in exile who was killed in an air crash on 4 July 1943.

The memorial has recently been relocated to Europa Point, close to the Lighthouse and Harding’s Battery. Dedication of the new structure took place on July 4th 2013, the 70th anniversary of the crashed B-24 aircraft and tragic death of this war time hero.

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Getting Around Gibraltar Taxi Tours Visit the Upper Rock attractions with a personal guide in the comfort of a taxi.

Source: Gibraltar Tourist Board Tel: +350 20045000, E-mail: marketing@tourism.gov.gi website: www.visitgibraltar.gi

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Bus Tours Book an excursion with a local tour operator prior to visiting the Rock or if you are staying in a local hotel.

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