Main Guard
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.- Type: Historic building
- Description: guardhouse in John Mackintosh Square, Gibraltar
- Also known as: “Main Guard (Gibraltar Heritage Trust)”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Gibraltar City Hall and Gibraltar National Museum.
Gibraltar City Hall
Town hall
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.
Gibraltar National Museum
Museum
Photo: Gibmetal77, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 180 metres south of Main Guard.
Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned
Church
Photo: Gibmetal77, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Cathedral of Saint Mary the Crowned is a Latin Catholic cathedral in Gibraltar. It is the primary centre of Catholic worship in the Diocese of Gibraltar. Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned is situated 110 metres southeast of Main Guard.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Moorish Castle and Coaling Island.
Moorish Castle
Neighborhood
Photo: James Cridland, CC BY 2.0.
The Moorish Castle is the name given to a medieval fortification in Gibraltar comprising various buildings, gates, and fortified walls, with the dominant features being the Tower of Homage and the Gate House.
Coaling Island
Locality
Photo: Mrjohncummings, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 316 residential apartments, over 250 marina berths and extensive business accommodation.
Main Guard
- Categories: architectural structure, building, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Gibraltar, Iberia, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
36.14059° or 36° 8′ 26″ northLongitude
-5.35414° or 5° 21′ 15″ westInception
1750Levels
2Open location code
8C8P4JRW+68OpenStreetMap ID
way 257446850OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
historic=buildingWikidata ID
Q3633503
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Hindi—“Main Guard” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “大本營”
- Finnish: “Gibraltarin Päävartio”
- Hindi: “मेन गार्ड”
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