the rock at sunset

the rock of gibraltar

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April 22nd 2008
today we went on a tour of the rock of gibraltar. gibraltar is a small british colony in the streight of gibraltar, who would have guessed? it was right on the coast of spain. the tunnels were really incredible. when i looked off of the gun emplacements, i could imagine how it was such a incredibly strategic position, i could actually see morroco from the top! ... read more

Europe » Gibraltar » Gibraltar

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Strategically important, Gibraltar was ceded to Great Britain by Spain in the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht; the British garrison was formally declared a colony in 1830. In referendums held in 1967 and 2002, Gibraltarians ignored Spanish pressure and voted ... ... read more