Valletta: Memorial
Places and attractions in the Memorial category
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- Church
- Museum
- Baroque architecture
- Palace
- Historical place
- Military museum
- History museum
- Forts and castles
- Monuments and statues
- Memorial
- Vernacular architecture
- Concerts and shows
- Park
Statue of Queen Victoria
In the heart of Malta's capital, Valletta, stands a dignified bronze statue of Queen Victoria, a memorial that pays homage to the island's historical ties with the British monarchy. Erected in 1891, the statue is prominently displayed in the Republic Square, formerly...
War Memorial
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.
Victoria Gate
Victoria Gate is a city gate in Valletta, Malta. It was built by the British in 1885, and was named after Queen Victoria. The gate is the main entrance into the city from the Grand Harbour area, which was once the busiest part of the city.
Malta Memorial
The Malta Memorial is a 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, whilst serving with the Commonwealth Air Forces flying from bases in Austria, Italy, Sicily...
Monument to Sir Alexander Ball
The Monument to Sir Alexander Ball is a neoclassical monument in the Lower Barrakka Gardens in Valletta, Malta. It was built in 1810 as a memorial to Sir Alexander Ball, a British admiral who was the first Civil Commissioner of Malta.