Lascaris Battery, Valletta

Name: Lascaris Battery
Address: Valletta, Malta
Telephone: +356 21 80 09 92

#74 among attractions in Valletta

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Lascaris Battery, also known as Fort Lascaris or Lascaris Bastion, is an artillery battery located on the east side of Valletta, Malta. The battery was built by the British in 1854, and it is connected to the earlier St. Peter & Paul Bastion of the Valletta Land Front. In World War II, the Lascaris War Rooms were dug close to the battery, and they served as Britain's secret headquarters for the defence of the island. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1854 (171 years ago)Coordinates: 35°53'38"N, 14°30'46"E

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Valletta Malta

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Lascaris Battery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint John's Co-Cathedral, Auberge de Castille, Saluting Battery, Upper Barrakka Gardens.

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16th-century high baroque cathedral
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~230 ftN
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Lascaris War Rooms, Valletta
2 min walk • Nestled deep within the heart of Valletta, the Lascaris War Rooms stand as a silent testament to the strategic operations that were pivotal during World War II. This underground complex, now converted into a museum, offers visitors a glimpse into the secret military...
~1360 ftN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lascaris Battery?

Nearby attractions include Ġnien is-Sultan, Valletta (1 min walk), Saluting Battery, Valletta (2 min walk), Lascaris War Rooms, Valletta (2 min walk), Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta (2 min walk).

How to get to Lascaris Battery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lascaris Battery:

Bus

Lascaris • Lines: 133 (1 min walk)
Liesse • Lines: 133 (3 min walk)