North Bastion
The North Bastion, formerly the Baluarte San Pablo was part of the fortifications of Gibraltar, in the north of the peninsula, protecting the town against attack from the mainland of Spain.Photo: Paul, CC BY-SA 2.0.
- Type: Fort
- Description: Bastion in Gibraltar
- Also known as: “Baluarte San Pablo” and “North Bastion, Gibraltar”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Moorish Castle and Grand Casemates Gates.
Moorish Castle
Castle
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. Moorish Castle is situated 320 metres southeast of North Bastion.
Grand Casemates Gates
City gate
Grand Casemates Gates, formerly Waterport Gate, provide an entrance from the northwest to the old, fortified portion of the city of the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, at Grand Casemates Square.
Landport
City gate
Photo: jamescridland, CC BY 2.0.
The Landport is a gate into the territory of Gibraltar. It was originally the only entrance to the fortification from the land and so was heavily fortified and guarded. Landport is situated 140 metres southeast of North Bastion.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ocean Village and Coaling Island.
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.
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.
North Mole
Locality
The North Mole is a breakwater located in the northern section of Gibraltar Harbour, in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, at the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula.
North Bastion
- Categories: bastion, building, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Gibraltar, Iberia, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
36.14582° or 36° 8′ 45″ northLongitude
-5.35277° or 5° 21′ 10″ westOpen location code
8C8P4JWW+8VOpenStreetMap ID
way 968308092OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
historic=fortWikidata ID
Q7054075
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In Other Languages
From Portuguese to Spanish—“North Bastion” goes by many names.
- Portuguese: “Baluarte Norte”
- Spanish: “Baluarte Norte”
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Highlights include Giralda Gardens and Market Place.
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