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The Second World War in Malta and its British History

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    8 HOURS

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    • The Second World War in Malta and its British History,
    Malta, Malta,

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Overview

This is the only tour available in Malta which is dedicated to Malta's British history. During the tour, we will discuss why the British came to Malta, what happened and why they left. The tour will begin in Vittoriosa where we will see the fortifications which date back to the times of the Knights and were later used by the British for their defensive purpose. We will visit the make like, underground Air Raid shelters and relive the conditions of what has been referred to as the Second Great Siege of Malta. These subterranean bomb shelters were excavated in the solid rock and were extended as the war progressed.

After we will walk to the upper Barrakka Garden which enjoys a spectacular view of the Grand Harbour, which was a British military base and the main reason why Malta came under fire as soon as Mussolini declared war on the Allied forces. A walk around the streets of Valletta will take us by the Palace which was used by Napoleon Bonaparte, the second world war Victory (soup) kitchen, Queen Victoria's statue, and the ruins of the Royal Opera House which was destroyed at the peak of the bombings in Malta. After some free time, we will walk to the lower level of Valletta to the Malta War Museum. The museum itself is situated at Fort St. Elmo, an original defensive system built by the Knights.

Itinerary

  • 1. Vittoriosa
  • 2. Upper Barrakka Gardens
  • 3. Inquisitor's Palace
  • 4. Queen Victoria Statue
  • 5. Royal Opera House
  • 6. Malta at War Museum

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  • Pick-up available from the hotel.
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  • Tourguide

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