ALAMEDA GARDENS
The spectacular Alameda Gardens were first opened tothe public in 1816 and there are a number of commemorative busts and cannon on view here, which dates back to the 19th century. For most visitors, however it is the beauty of the plants and trees, which make the Alameda such a magical place; many are a comvination of native species while others are imported. A certain times of year, various cultural events take place in the gardens' open-air theatre. Tours of the Botanic Gardens are also available. In 1994 the Gibraltar Customs searched and confiscated a group of animals from a large container ship from Central Africa. These and other animals that came from such ships are now housed in the Alameda Wildlife Park lovated within the gardens..
The spectacular Alameda Gardens were first opened tothe public in 1816 and there are a number of commemorative busts and cannon on view here, which dates back to the 19th century. For most visitors, however it is the beauty of the plants and trees, which make the Alameda such a magical place; many are a comvination of native species while others are imported. A certain times of year, various cultural events take place in the gardens' open-air theatre. Tours of the Botanic Gardens are also available. In 1994 the Gibraltar Customs searched and confiscated a group of animals from a large container ship from Central Africa. These and other animals that came from such ships are now housed in the Alameda Wildlife Park lovated within the gardens..