Moorish Castle

8th century711UK (Gibraltar)

CountryUK (Gibraltar)

RegionGibraltar

Period8th century

Year Built711

About Moorish Castle

Built by the Moors after their conquest of Iberia. Commanded the narrow passage between Africa and Europe. The Tower of Homage dates from 1333. Captured by the Spanish in 1462 and the British in 1704.

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