South Bastion
The South Bastion was part of the fortifications of Gibraltar, protecting the western base of the Charles V Wall. It was originally built by Spanish military engineers, later improved by the British.Photo: Clare Wilkinson, CC BY 2.0.
- Type: Fort
- Description: Bastion in Gibraltar
- Also known as: “Baluarte de Nuestra Señora del Rosario”, “Bastion of Our Lady of the Rosary”, and “South Bastion, Gibraltar”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Trafalgar Cemetery and Southport Gates.
Trafalgar Cemetery
Cemetery
The Trafalgar Cemetery is a cemetery in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. Formerly known as the Southport Ditch Cemetery, it occupies a small area of land just to the south of the city walls, in what had been a defensive ditch during the period of Spanish rule of Gibraltar. Trafalgar Cemetery is situated 110 metres east of South Bastion.
Southport Gates
City gate
The Southport Gates are three city gates in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. They are located in the Charles V Wall, one of the 16th century fortifications of Gibraltar.
John Mackintosh Hall
Public building
Photo: Mrjohncummings, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The John Mackintosh Hall, known as the John Mac Hall to locals, is the main cultural centre in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. It consists of a public library, a theatre, conference hall, and several multi-purpose spaces. John Mackintosh Hall is situated 110 metres north of South Bastion.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Coaling Island and South Mole.
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.
South Mole
Locality
Photo: Itto Ogami, CC BY 3.0.
The South Mole is a breakwater located in the southern section of Gibraltar Harbour, in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, at the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula.
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.
South Bastion
- Categories: bastion, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Gibraltar, Iberia, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
36.13468° or 36° 8′ 5″ northLongitude
-5.35346° or 5° 21′ 13″ westOpen location code
8C8P4JMW+VJOpenStreetMap ID
way 963314875OpenStreetMap feature
historic=fortWikidata ID
Q7566249
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In Other Languages
“South Bastion” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Baluarte Sur”
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