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District of Paola
Paola - Malta

Triton Fountain (Malta)

The Triton Fountain is the central feature in City Gate Square, Valletta, capital of the Mediterranean island of Malta. This square also serves as the island's central bus terminus. The fountain was sculpted by local sculptor Vincent Apap in 1959. To the southside of the fountain is the Malta Memorial, a commemorative monument for the 2,298 Commonwealth aircrew who lost their lives in the various Second World War air battles and engagements around the Mediterranean, and who were left unburied.

Located at 35.8957, 14.5083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Valletta, Fountains in Malta

City Gate (Malta)

City Gate - also known as Putirjal in Maltese (from the Italian Porta Reale)- is the main entrance to Malta's capital city, Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is most commonly called Bieb il-Belt, "Door to the city".

Located at 35.8962, 14.5093 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Valletta

Spencer Monument

The Spencer Monument is a restored obelisk monument on the way to Valletta, in Blata l-Bajda, Malta, erected for the Honorable Sir Robert Spencer, captain of HMS Madagascar who died aboard his ship in Malta in 1830. The monument was struck by lightning and suffered considerable damage, however it was recently restored back to its original glory.

Located at 35.8875, 14.4977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in Malta

Hypogeum of Ħal-Saflieni

The Hypogeum of Paola, Malta, literally meaning "underground" in Greek, is a subterranean structure dating to the Saflieni phase (3000-2500 BC) in Maltese prehistory. Thought to be originally a sanctuary, it became a necropolis in prehistoric times, as proven by the remains of more than 7,000 individuals that have been discovered during the course of the excavation. It is the only prehistoric underground temple in the world.

Located at 35.87, 14.5064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Prehistoric sites in Malta, World Heritage Sites in Malta

Fort St Angelo

Fort St Angelo is a large fortification in Birgu, Malta, right at the centre of Grand Harbour.

Located at 35.8919, 14.5183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Polygonal forts in Malta, Maltese architecture, Royal Navy bases outside the United Kingdom, World War II sites in Malta

Fort Saint Michael

Fort St Michael was a fortification on the island of Malta. A fort of that name was built by the Knights of Malta between 1551 and 1565 on the peninsula then known as Isla St Michael formed by Dockyard Creek and French Creek in Grand Harbour. This area is still known as L-Isla, but is now occupied by the fortified city of Senglea.

Located at 35.8844, 14.5189 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Polygonal forts in Malta, Demolished buildings and structures, Buildings and structures completed in 1565

Central Bank of Malta

The Central Bank of Malta (Maltese: Bank Ċentrali ta’ Malta) was established on 17 April 1968. In May 2004, when Malta joined the European Union, it became an integral part of the European System of Central Banks. It was responsible for, amongst other things, issuing Maltese lira banknotes and coins, before Malta adopted the euro in 2008 and the Bank became part of the Eurosystem. The Central Bank of Malta Act was originally published by means of Act XXXI of 1967.

Located at 35.8956, 14.5097 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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European System of Central Banks, Banks of Malta, Central banks, 1968 establishments in Malta, Banks established in 1968

Hibernians Ground

Hibernians Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Paola, Malta. The Hibernians football ground was inaugurated on 9 November 1986. Hibernians became the first Maltese club to have their own football pitch. Nonetheless, Hibernians play most of their league matches in the National Stadium in Ta' Qali, since nearly all the Maltese Premier League matches are played there. The ground is used by Hibernians for their everyday training sessions.

Located at 35.8803, 14.5128 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in Malta

Royal Malta Yacht Club

The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) is a yacht club in the island of Malta.

Located at 35.8833, 14.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Yacht clubs in Malta, 1873 establishments in Malta, Organisations with royal patronage

Royal Opera House, Valletta

The Valletta Royal Opera House was an opera house and performing arts venue in Valletta, Malta. It was designed by English architect Edward Middleton Barry and was erected in 1866. In 1873 its interior was extensively damaged by fire but was eventually restored by 1877. The theatre received a direct hit from aerial bombing in 1942 during World War II. Prior to its destruction, it was one of the most beautiful and iconic buildings in Valletta.

Located at 35.8967, 14.5103 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Opera houses in Malta, National theatres, Maltese architecture, Buildings and structures in Valletta

Independence Ground

Independence Ground is a multi-use stadium in Floriana, Malta. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Floriana FC. The stadium holds 3,000 people.

Located at 35.8944, 14.5053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Malta

Valletta Waterfront

The Valletta Waterfront, in Floriana, Malta, is baroque wharf built by Manuel Pinto de Fonseca in the 18th century. It has been thoroughly renovated by a private consortium who run the Waterfront and offer management overseeing for Malta's cruise liner business.

Located at 35.89, 14.5081 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Malta, Wharves, Waterfronts, Floriana

Floriana Lines

The Floriana Lines are a line of fortification outside the capital city of Malta, Valletta. They were built in the 17th Century during the reign of Grand Master Antoine de Paule, who asked to bring over Italian military engineer Pietro Paolo Floriani for advice on the improvement of the defences of Malta. He designed a new line of fortification outside Valletta, today the town of Floriana.

Located at 35.8906, 14.5022 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Fortification in Malta

Hastings Gardens

Hastings Gardens is a public garden in Valletta, Malta. It is located on top of the bastions on the west side of the City Gate. The garden offers views of Floriana, Msida, Sliema, and Manoel Island. Inside the garden is a monument placed by the Hastings family in honor of Francis, Marquis of Hastings, who was a governor of Malta. Lord Hastings died in 1827 and is buried in the garden. It is also a Maltese legend that the Gardens took only 4 hours to be built.

Located at 35.8972, 14.5083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Gardens in Malta, Valletta

Upper Barrakka Gardens

The Upper Barrakka Gardens (Il-Barrakka ta' Fuq) are a public garden in Valletta, Malta. It is twinned with the Lower Barrakka Gardens in the same city, and offers a panoramic view of the Grand Harbour. One of Valletta's most beautiful parks, it was created in 1775 on the bastion of St. Peter and Paul. In the park there are several statues, including one from Sir Winston Churchill, and a sculpture by the Maltese sculptor Antonio Sciortino, entitled "The street boys.

Located at 35.8947, 14.5122 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Gardens in Malta, Valletta

Our Lady of Victories Church

"Our Lady of Victories" redirects here. For other uses of this name, see Our Lady of Victory (disambiguation). 50x40pxThis article does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Our Lady of Victories Church was the first building completed in Valletta. The body of Jean Parisot de la Valette was entombed in the church until St. John's Co-Cathedral was built.

Located at 35.896, 14.5109 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Maltese architecture

St Francis of Assisi Church (Valletta)

St Francis of Assisi Church, dedicated to St Francis of Assisi (Maltese: San Franġisk t'Assisi), in Valletta (the capital city of Malta), was built in 1598 and was completed by 1607. After a few decades, however, the church developed structural defects and in 1681 it was built anew through the "munificence" of Grand Master Gregorio Carafa, whose coat of arms adorns the façade. The church was enlarged in the 1920s following plans by Emanuel Borg, which also included a dome.

Located at 35.8972, 14.5108 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Churches in Malta, Buildings and structures in Valletta

Malta Maritime Museum

The Malta Maritime Museum is housed within the Old Naval bakery in Vittoriosa, it drafts Malta’s maritime history which is tightly bound to Mediterranean Sea. It also illustrates the global nature of seafaring and its impact on society from July 1992. The museum houses numerous artefacts highlighting different epochs, shaping Maltese seafaring trough paint, charts, evidence and sea technology evolution. So it shows Malta’s maritime history from prehistory to the present day.

Located at 35.8876, 14.5208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Maritime museums, Museums in Malta, History of the Mediterranean

Tarxien Temples

The Tarxien Temples are an archaeological complex in Tarxien, Malta. They date to approximately 3150 BC. The site was accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980 along with the other Megalithic temples on the island of Malta.

Located at 35.8692, 14.5119 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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28th-century BC architecture, World Heritage Sites in Malta, Megalithic Temples of Malta, Neolithic sites

Malta Stock Exchange

The Malta Stock Exchange (Borża ta' Malta in Maltese) is a small but active stock exchange based in Malta's capital, Valletta. It oversees the trading of a handful of important stocks and is the marketplace for Malta's bond market. The Exchange began operation in 1992. It has, for the past ten years, been the regulator of the local capital market. During this period the Exchange has sought to perform this duty to the best of its abilities but the time has now come to review the matter.

Located at 35.895, 14.5117 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Economy of Malta, Stock exchanges in Europe, 1992 establishments in Malta

Auberge de Castille

The Auberge de Castille (Maltese: Il-Berġa ta' Kastilja) is located within the city of Valletta and houses the office of the Prime Minister of Malta.

Located at 35.8958, 14.5114 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1574, Residential buildings completed in 1741, Government of Malta, Prime ministerial residences, Houses in Malta, Official residences in Malta, Buildings and structures in Valletta

Malta Memorial

The Malta Memorial is a commemorative war memorial monument to the 2,298 Commonwealth aircrew who lost their lives in the various Second World War air battles and engagements around the Mediterranean, and who have no known grave. After the war ended, and with its pivotal contribution to the air war in the Mediterranean, Malta was the chosen location of the memorial.

Located at 35.8946, 14.5079 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Military monuments and memorials, Floriana, Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorials, Buildings and structures in Valletta

Our Lady of Victories Parish Church

Our Lady of Victories Parish Church is the parish church of Senglea, Malta. It is dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, and was most probably built by architect Vittorio Cassar in 1580 as a monument to the Christian Victory after the Great Siege of 1565. Senglea became a parish in 1581, and was consecrated on 20 October 1743. On 21 May 1786, Pope Pius VI declared the church to be a "collegiata insignis", while in 1921, Pope Benedict XV honoured the church with the title of Basilica.

Located at 35.8857, 14.5181 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Churches in Malta, Religious buildings completed in 1580

Porte des Bombes

The Porte des Bombes (Bieb il-Bombi) is an ornamental gate in the Floriana Lines, which formed the outer defensive walls of Valletta, Malta. It is situated between Pietà Creek and Marsa to the west and southeast, and the suburb of Floriana to the east. It was constructed in Baroque style between 1697 and 1720, during the reign of Fra Ramon Perellos y Roccaful, 64th Grandmaster of the Knights of Malta. Perellos' coat of arms appears above the gate.

Located at 35.8906, 14.5022 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Valletta, Floriana

Lascaris Battery

The Lascaris Battery is an artillery battery in Malta. The installation is located on the east side of Valletta and is connected to the St. Peter's Bastion of the Valletta Land Front. Construction began in 1854 during the period of British rule; its use as Britain's headquarters for the defence of the island during World War II was a well kept secret.

Located at 35.8939, 14.5128 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Forts in Malta, 1854 architecture