Erected in 1992, this memorial commemorates those who lost their lives during the wartime convoys of 1940 to 1943. The Latin inscription of the bell references Psalm 140, and translates to 'You cast thy shadow upon my head during the time of war 1940–1943'.
Siege Bell Memorial
Valletta
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St John's Co-Cathedral, Malta's most impressive church, was designed by the architect Gerolamo Cassar. It was built between 1573 and 1578, taking over…
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National Museum of Archaeology
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Nearby Valletta attractions
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4. Entrance to Fort St Elmo & National War Museum
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The entrance to Fort St Elmo, named after the patron saint of mariners. The fort contains the stunning National War Museum. Note it is not possible to…
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Emblematic of Valletta's cultural development during the city's 2018 stint as a European Capital of Culture is this modern gallery with an ever-changing…