Portes des Bombes, Valletta

Name: Portes des Bombes
Address: Triq Nazzjonali, Valletta, Malta

#88 among attractions in Valletta

Baroque architecture, Vernacular architecture

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Portes des Bombes, originally called Porta dei Cannoni, is an ornamental arched gate in Floriana, Malta. It was originally built in 1721 as an advanced gate within the faussebraye of the Floriana Lines, and it was enlarged with the construction of a second archway in 1868. The ramparts on either side of the gate have since been demolished, leaving the gate looking like a triumphal arch. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1721 (303 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 35°53'26"N, 14°30'8"E

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Triq NazzjonaliValletta Malta

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Portes des Bombes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Victor Tedesco Stadium, Tritons' Fountain, Lascaris War Rooms, Royal Opera House.

0.6 miW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Victor Tedesco Stadium, Ħamrun
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0.5 miNE
Fountain, Monuments and statues
Tritons' Fountain, Valletta
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0.6 miNE
Museum, Military museum, Historical place
Lascaris War Rooms, Valletta
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0.6 miNE
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
Royal Opera House, Valletta
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0.6 miNE
Ġlormu Cassar, Forts and castles, Theater
Saint James Cavalier, Valletta
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0.6 miNE
Palace, Gothic Revival architecture
Palazzo Ferreria, Valletta
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0.6 miNE
Church
Church of Our Lady of Victory, Valletta
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~800 ftE
Fountain
Lion Fountain, Valletta
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~1290 ftW
Cemetery
Ta' Braxia Cemetery, Ħamrun
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0.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Fortifications of Valletta, Valletta
16 min walk • The fortifications of Valletta are a series of defensive walls and other fortifications which surround Valletta, the capital city of Malta.
0.4 miNE
Vernacular architecture, Memorial
War Memorial, Valletta
11 min walk • The War Memorial is a memorial obelisk in Floriana, Malta, which commemorates the dead of World War I and World War II. It was inaugurated on 11 November 1938 by Governor Charles Bonham-Carter to the memory of those killed in World War I, but in 1949 it was rededicated to those killed in both world wars.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Portes des Bombes?

Nearby attractions include Floriana Lines, Valletta (1 min walk), Sarria Church, Valletta (4 min walk), Lion Fountain, Valletta (4 min walk), Robert Samut Hall, Valletta (4 min walk).

How to get to Portes des Bombes by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portes des Bombes:

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Il-Furjana - Bombi 1 • Lines: 13, 13A, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 238, 24, 25, 250, 260, 31, 32, 35, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 54, 56, N13, Td13, Td9 (2 min walk)
Il-Furjana - Bombi 2A • Lines: 71, 72, 73, 74, 80, 81, 82, 83, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94 (2 min walk)