Great Siege Tunnels
Hand-hewn 18th-century military tunnels from the Great Siege, with original cannon emplacements overlooking the Spanish border.
所要時間
30-45 minutes
場所
Upper Rock Nature Reserve, Gibraltar
料金
Included with Nature Reserve ticket (30 GBP adults)
評価
概要 Great Siege Tunnels
The Great Siege Tunnels are a remarkable network of galleries hand-hewn through solid limestone during the Great Siege of Gibraltar (1779-1783), when Spanish and French forces attempted to recapture the territory from Britain. Royal Engineers, led by Sergeant Major Henry Ince, devised an ingenious plan to bore tunnels through the Rock's north face to mount cannons overlooking the besiegers. Visitors can walk over 350 feet through the 200-year-old galleries, viewing the embrasures with their cannons still aimed across the isthmus toward Spain.
訪問者へのヒント
The tunnels are cool inside - a welcome relief on hot days.
Read the information panels for fascinating details about the siege engineering.
Combine with the adjacent WWII Tunnels for a full military history experience.
The views from the embrasures across the isthmus to Spain are excellent.
実用情報
ベストシーズン
Any time; the tunnels maintain a constant cool temperature
バリアフリー
Some steps and uneven surfaces inside the tunnels. Limited wheelchair access.
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Included with Nature Reserve ticket (30 GBP adults)
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