Charles V Wall
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This article is about the defensive wall in Gibraltar. For the one in Paris, see Wall of Charles V.
The Charles V Wall is a 16th-century defensive curtain wall that forms part of the fortifications of the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. Originally called Muralla de San Benito (English: St. Benedict's Wall), it was built in 1540 and strengthened in 1552 by Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. The wall remains largely intact and extends from South Bastion, which was once at the water's edge in the harbour, to the top ridge of the Rock of Gibraltar.
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Charles V Wall | |
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Part of Fortifications of Gibraltar | |
Gibraltar | |
Coordinates | 36.132143°N 5.348293°W / 36.132143; -5.348293 |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of Gibraltar |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | 1540 (1540) |
Built by | Emperor Charles V |
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