The Convent (Gibraltar) facts for kids
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The Convent
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| Former names | Convent of Franciscan Friars |
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| Architectural style | early Georgian with later Victorian features being introduced |
| Location | Main Street, Gibraltar |
| Coordinates | 36°08′14″N 5°21′13″W / 36.137115°N 5.353526°W |
| Current tenants | Sir Adrian Johns |
| Completed | 1531 |
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| Floor count | 3 |
The Convent has been the home of the Governor of Gibraltar since 1728. The building is located near the southern end of Main Street. It is said to be haunted by the ghost of a nun.
Images for kids
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Mid 19th century façade of The Convent
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The Convent in a 1909 postcard
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Main Street entrance to the Governor's House, The Convent
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Among some of the trees in the Convent Gardens are those planted by Edward VII, German Emperor Wilhelm II, Japanese Emperor Hirohito and Queen Elizabeth II.
See also
In Spanish: El Convento (Gibraltar) para niños
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