The Convent, Gibraltar
| The Convent | |
|---|---|
The Convent with King's Chapel on the right | |
Interactive map of the The Convent area | |
| Former names | Convent of Franciscan Friars; Gibraltar Palace |
| General information | |
| 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 | Governor of Gibraltar |
| Completed | 19th century |
| Owner | UK Ministry of Defence |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 3 |
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The Convent has been the official residence of the governor of Gibraltar since 1728. It was originally a convent of Franciscan friars, hence its name, and was built in 1531, and heavily rebuilt during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The dining room at the Convent has the most extensive display of heraldry in the Commonwealth of Nations.