John Mackintosh Square

John Mackintosh Square is a main square in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. It has been the centre of city life since the 14th century and takes its name from John Mackintosh, a local philanthropist.

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Type: Square
Description: square in Gibraltar
Also known as: “Alameda”, “Commercial Square”, “Plaza Mayor”, “Plazuela del Martillo/El Martillo”, “The (Grand) Parade”, and “The Piazza”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Gibraltar City Hall and Main Guard.

Gibraltar City Hall

Town hall

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The Gibraltar City Hall is the former city hall for Gibraltar, centrally located within the city at the west end of John Mackintosh Square. It is the office of the mayor of Gibraltar and since 2023 has been the location of the Registry of Marriages.

Main Guard

Historic building

The Main Guard is a historic, 18th-century guardhouse in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. While the exact date of its construction is unknown, it is the oldest building in John Mackintosh Square.

Gibraltar National Museum

Museum

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The Gibraltar National Museum is a national museum of the history, culture and natural history of Gibraltar located within the city centre of the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. Gibraltar National Museum is situated 210 metres south of John Mackintosh Square.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Coaling Island and Ocean Village.

Coaling Island

Locality

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Coaling Island is an area of reclaimed land in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. It is located at the centre of the western end of Gibraltar Harbour as one of its industrial zones.

Ocean Village

Neighborhood

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Ocean Village is a mixed-use marina, residential, business, and leisure development in Gibraltar, in the North end of the Iberian peninsula. The project features residential apartments, marina berths, and business accommodation.