Moorish Castle, Gibraltar

The medieval fortress in Gibraltar, known as the Moorish Castle, consists of various structures, gates, and fortified walls, prominently featuring the Tower of Homage and the Gate House. Until 2010, a section of the castle served as the prison of Gibraltar. The Tower of Homage, with its remarkable architecture and strategic position, is visible to all visitors.

The Moorish Castle was built by the Marinid dynasty, making it distinctive in the Iberian Peninsula. Construction of the castle began in the 8th century AD, potentially around AD 711, although the exact completion date remains unknown. The castle encompassed a substantial area, extending from the upper part of the Rock of Gibraltar down to the sea. The most prominent remaining parts of the structure are the Tower of Homage, along with terraces and battlements below it, as well as the substantial Gate House with its distinctive cupola roof.

Today, the Moorish Castle stands as a significant tourist attraction in Gibraltar and is featured on the reverse side of the still-circulating 1995 design of the Gibraltar five-pound banknote. Locally, the name "Moorish Castle" (or "El Castillo" in Spanish) also refers to the residential area surrounding the castle, known as the Moorish Castle Estate.