Statue of António Manoel de Vilhena, Valletta

Name: Statue of António Manoel de Vilhena
Address: Valletta, Malta

#57 among attractions in Valletta

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Statue of António Manoel de Vilhena, Valletta

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The statue of António Manoel de Vilhena is a life-sized Baroque bronze statue of António Manoel de Vilhena, a Portuguese Grand Master of the Order of St John. Commissioned in 1734 by the knight Felician de Savasse, it was sculpted by Pietro Paolo Troisi and cast by Aloisio Bouchut. In 1736 it was installed at Fort Manoel in Malta, and it was subsequently relocated a number of times. It was moved to Piazza Tesoreria in Valletta in 1858, to the entrance of The Mall gardens in Floriana in 1891, and to its present location at Pope John XXIII Square in Floriana in 1989. ()

Coordinates: 35°53'35"N, 14°30'23"E

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Statue of António Manoel de Vilhena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Auberge de Castille, Saluting Battery, Tritons' Fountain, Upper Barrakka Gardens.

~1840 ftNE
Baroque architecture, Palace, Historical place
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~1930 ftE
Museum, Military museum, Battlefield
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~1120 ftNE
Fountain, Monuments and statues
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~1830 ftNE
Park, Garden
Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta
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~1770 ftE
Museum, Military museum, Historical place
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~1790 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
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~1580 ftNE
Ġlormu Cassar, Forts and castles, Theater
Saint James Cavalier, Valletta
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~1770 ftNE
Palace, Gothic Revival architecture
Palazzo Ferreria, Valletta
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~1690 ftNE
Church
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~840 ftSW
Fountain
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~1700 ftNE
Forts and castles
Fortifications of Valletta, Valletta
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Statue of António Manoel de Vilhena?

Nearby attractions include Floriana, Valletta (2 min walk), St. Publius Parish Church, Valletta (3 min walk), War Memorial, Valletta (3 min walk), Malta Memorial, Valletta (4 min walk).

How to get to Statue of António Manoel de Vilhena by public transport?

The nearest stations to Statue of António Manoel de Vilhena:

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Floriana • Lines: 122 (1 min walk)
Il-Furjana - Floriani A • Lines: 1, 130, 2, 3, 4, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94 (2 min walk)