Jan09
Published by Asya in Climbing, Europe, History, Monuments, Photos, Walking
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The Rock of Gibraltar is a monolithic limestone cape, which will hold you in its grip on your tour in Gibraltar. Gibraltar is a British Colony at the southern end of Europe. This huge rock is 6.5km long, 800 m wide and 426 m high, which towering above the people and traffic around it. Â It’s one of the world’s most famous landmarks and with its strategic location and history has made it an international symbol of solidity and strength.
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The rock is one of the ancient Pillars of Hercules; the other pillar is a mountain across the strait in Morocco. In myth, Hercules straddled the strait, one foot on each continent. 
The Rock’s area is covered by a nature reserve, which is home to around 250 Barbary Macaques. These monkeys are the only wild monkeys found in Europe and, of course, attract a large number of tourists. Also don’t miss out on the charming World War II tunnels inside the Rock, which offer a glimpse into the life of soldiers and civilians as it was during World War II. 
