Monument to Sir Alexander Ball, Valletta

Name: Monument to Sir Alexander Ball
Address: Valletta, Malta

#72 among attractions in Valletta

Top attraction, Memorial, Greek Revival architecture

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Monument to Sir Alexander Ball, Valletta

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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. Attributed to the architect Giorgio Pullicino, the monument is in the form of an ancient Greek temple. ()

Completed: 1810 (215 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 35°53'51"N, 14°31'3"E

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Monument to Sir Alexander Ball – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grandmaster's Palace, Casa Rocca Piccola, Hostel de Verdelin, Manoel Theatre.

~1110 ftW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Ġlormu Cassar
Grandmaster's Palace, Valletta
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~1060 ftNW
Guided tours of an ornate 1580s palace
Casa Rocca Piccola, Valletta
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~1290 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Palace
Hostel de Verdelin, Valletta
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~1700 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
Manoel Theatre, Valletta
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~700 ftNW
Museum, Renaissance architecture
Old University Building, Valletta
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~1310 ftW
Memorial
Statue of Queen Victoria, Valletta
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~1040 ftW
Baroque architecture, Museum, Military museum
Palace Armoury, Valletta
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~980 ftW
Museum, Art gallery
Valletta Contemporary, Valletta
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~1090 ftW
Church, Historical place
Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck, Valletta
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~1020 ftN
Church
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Valletta
5 min walk • The Church of St Mary Magdalene is a Roman Catholic church building in Valletta, Malta. The church, named after Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene, was part of the Magdalene asylum situated adjacent to the church.
~940 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Malta Postal Museum, Valletta
5 min walk • The Malta Postal Museum is a postal museum in Valletta, Malta. It is run by the postal operator MaltaPost, and it was inaugurated on 17 June 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monument to Sir Alexander Ball?

Nearby attractions include Lower Barrakka Gardens, Valletta (1 min walk), St Roque's Church, Valletta (3 min walk), Old University Building, Valletta (4 min walk), Church of St Nicholas, Valletta (4 min walk).

How to get to Monument to Sir Alexander Ball by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monument to Sir Alexander Ball:

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Ingerbeb • Lines: 133 (2 min walk)
Kavallieri • Lines: 133 (3 min walk)