Must-see attractions in Vittoriosa

  • Fort St Angelo

    Vittoriosa

    The Knights took over this medieval fort in 1530 and strengthened it, and Fort St Angelo served as the residence of the Grand Master of the Order until…

  • Inquisitor's Palace

    Vittoriosa

    The Inquisitor's Palace was built in the 1530s and served as law courts until the 1570s, when it became the tribunal (and prison) of the Inquisition,…

  • Malta at War Museum

    Vittoriosa

    This museum, housed in a wartime police station, and the labyrinth of tunnels that lies beneath it, pays testament to Malta's pivotal part in WWII, and…

  • Maritime Museum

    Vittoriosa

    The old naval bakery, built in the 1840s and operating until the 1950s, now houses a wealth of material on Malta’s maritime past. The collection includes…

  • Armoury

    Vittoriosa

    Built in the 16th century, this was used by the Knights to store ammunition, and had a door on each of its four sides for ease of access. It was later…

  • Misraħ ir-Rebħa

    Vittoriosa

    This compact square features the Victory Monument, erected in 1705 in memory of the Great Siege, and an 1880 statue of St Lawrence, patron saint of…

  • Chapel of St Anne

    Vittoriosa

    The 15th-century chapel in Upper Fort St Angelo is where the Knights of St John first worshipped on their arrival in Malta. Tours of Upper Fort St Angelo…

  • Norman House

    Vittoriosa

    Owner Charlie Bugeja has carefully restored this building and is always keen to show visitors around. On the 1st floor, the twin-arched window, with its…

  • Church of St Lawrence

    Vittoriosa

    Built on the site of an 11th-century Norman church, St Lawrence's served as the conventual church of the Knights of St John from 1530 until the move to St…

  • Sacra Infermeria

    Vittoriosa

    The first hospital to be built by the Knights on their arrival in Malta. It now serves as a convent and is closed to the public.

  • Bighi Sally Port

    Vittoriosa

    The wounded were brought here by boat to go to the infirmary under the cover of darkness during the Great Siege.

  • Il Collachio

    Vittoriosa

    South of Triq Hilda Tabone, this small maze of compact alleys includes some of the city's oldest buildings.

  • Auberge d'Angleterre

    Vittoriosa

    The auberge of the English Knights. Now serves as a branch of Malta's health department.

  • Bishop's Palace

    Vittoriosa

    Built in 1542, this now private residence is often framed by colourful flowers.

  • Freedom Monument

    Vittoriosa

    Commemorates the withdrawal of British troops in 1979.

  • Advanced Gate

    Vittoriosa

    One of Birgu's fortified 16th-century gates.