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🌎  Gibraltar 🇬🇮

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📍  Trafalgar Cemetery

✈️  Gibraltar Airport (GIB)

🚗  4.9 KM

⏱️  15 minutes

Trafalgar Cemetery in Gibraltar is a historical burial ground offering a poignant glimpse into the past, particularly the aftermath of the Battle of Trafalgar, although surprisingly few actually died in that battle. It's a relatively small site, making it easily walkable and accessible for most visitors. Exploring the cemetery solo is quite feasible, allowing for quiet reflection, but guided tours of Gibraltar may include it as part of a broader historical narrative. There are generally no seasonal restrictions affecting visits, though opening hours should be checked in advance. The cost of entry is minimal, often just a small donation. A typical visit lasts around 30-60 minutes, providing ample time to read the inscriptions and absorb the atmosphere. Note that while called 'Trafalgar Cemetery', many interred there succumbed to disease rather than battle wounds.