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O'Hara's Tower
CultureVisit: ~45 minFree
Former military tower, demolished in 1888 and replaced by O'Hara's Battery, in the upper part of the Rock of Gibraltar, within the Upper Rock Nature Reserve. It was built in the late 18th century by Governor Charles O'Hara, who wanted to watch the port of Cádiz from there. It is known as "O'Hara's Folly". From the area you can see the Strait, North Africa and the Bay of Algeciras.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at O'Hara's Tower: 2 missions
- Look out over the Strait from the top of the RockFrom the area of the tower, look south and find the African coast on the other side of the Strait if the day is clear.
- Visit O'Hara's Battery, where the tower stoodClimb to O'Hara's Battery, at the highest point of the Rock where the tower stood, and photograph the cannon and the views.
Near O'Hara's Tower
St Michael's Cave352 m awayGorham's Cave390 m awaySandy Bay811 m awayWindsor Suspension Bridge829 m awayAlameda Wildlife Conservation Park976 m awayNapier of Magdala Battery (100-ton gun)1.0 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit O'Hara's Tower?
Visiting O'Hara's Tower is free.
How much time do you need for O'Hara's Tower?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
What is there to do at O'Hara's Tower?
Look out over the Strait from the top of the Rock and Visit O'Hara's Battery, where the tower stood.
What is there to see near O'Hara's Tower?
St Michael's Cave (352 m), Gorham's Cave (390 m) and Sandy Bay (811 m).
Source: Wikipedia