Culture
Vittoriosa is both a historically
significant town as well as
antropologically fascinating.
Before the arrival of the Knights,
Vittoriosa already attracted those
who controlled the shipping
lanes in the Middle Sea.
Its
Castle of St Angelo dominated
the harbour in ancient times but
already the Pheonicians are said
to have built a temple to Astarte
before 550BC.
The harbour was also what
lured the Carthaginians who left
behind the foundation of the
Maltese language.
The Arabs, Normans and
Spaniards all had some
connection with the town as have
the Order of St John.
Inquisitor's Palace
Main Gate Street | 2166 3731
One of few surviving worldwide. Look out for the
graffiti on cell walls. Re-live the Inquisition.
Malta Maritime Museum
Vittoriosa Waterfront | 2180 5287
Exhibits such as mid-18th century model of
Order’s vessel and in old British Naval Bakery.
Fort St Angelo
Vittoriosa
Jewel in the crown of the islands, played great
role in 1565 Great Siege.
The Norman House
Triq it-Tramuntana
Although parts of the house dates from 13th
century, window and façade are 15th century.
Malta at War Museum
Couvre Porte | 2122 5277
Guided tour in English through World War II
underground shelter.
St Lawrence Oratory Museum
Adjacent to Church of St Lawrence
La Valette’s sword and hat amongst exhibits,
expertly elucidated by Mr Zahra on Mondays.
Fortifications
From Fort St Angelo
walk along the fortifications along water’s edge
on Kalkara side and back to Three Gates.
Auberge D'Angeleterre
39/40 Triq il-Majjistral
The only English auberge in Malta as Henry VIII
broke relations with Rome shortly after.
