Vittoriosa Travel Guide

 tophat30 Says:  Explore the history of the Great Siege at Vittoriosa by visiting the Vittoriosa 1565 Museum which is situated in a quiet street in the old part of Vittoriosa city.In this medieval house the visitor can see 30 life-size Knights and Turks in action, together with... 

 tophat30 Says:  The Vittoriosa waterfront is dominated by the Watch Tower. This building was erected in 1545, to serve as the Order's Bakery. In those days the Knights were quartered in Vittoriosa. The upper storey was the office of the Common Treasurer of the Order.When Valletta was built... 

 SanguiniA Says:  This Museum is housed in a late 19th century building over the site of the old covered slipways of the Knights of St.John.There are exhibits consisting of various watercolours, original wonders of maritime engineering, models, and archaeological items, amonst others. 

 Elly01 Says:  Here you will see a large and varied collection of paintings, photogrpahs, models, uniforms, weapons, instruments and other artefacts that attest to the history of the Royal Navy in the Mediterranean during the nineteenth and twentieth century and its impact on the economy... 

 leics Says:  Built in the 16th century, this was the base for the English Knights of the Order . Each nationality of Knights had its own auberge as a base. There are seven auberge sites still to be found in Vittoriosa.During the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 there was only one English... 

 leics Says:  Apart from containing specific old buildings of interest such as the Auberge d'Angleterre and the 'Norman House', this part of Vittoriosa seems to have suffered less from damage during Malta's various trials over the centuries, and is a joy to wander around. Not least... 

 leics Says:  When one considers how these were created, without modern tools, without electricity, with just the muscles and sweat of hundreds of men (albeit some of them prisoners of war).......they are even more impressive.This photo is of the enormous ditch between the Advanced Gate... 

 joanj Says:  For those of you who are interested in military history , you may like to take the bus across to Vittoriosa to see the "Freedom Monument." It was sculpted by the late Anton Agius. born in Rabat. The sculpter aged 74 died during our visit to Malta Oct. 2008.The monument was... 

 Veggiepig Says:  This is Malta's first and only vegetarian and Vegan restaurant. We visited last week (oct 09) when in Vittoriosa. The owners were great and our table booking was changed when we arrived without ay problem. The food and the ambiance was excellent - much local food and other... 

 leics Says:  Just a local Maltese cafe, with hot and cold drinks, snacks, cakes and so on. Ideally placed for a rest-stop after exploring Vittoriosa and before wandering back to the bus stop on Triq 79.It's on a corner of Misrah ir-Rebna, the main square. Just sit in the shade at the... 

 cooking_mama Says:  This was the worst experience ever, it was our first time at this restaurant ( and the last aswell ). The service (if you can call it so) was very disappointing. The waitress came up to us to have the drinks order, as soon as she left the table she smirked at us, then she... 

 tophat30 Says:  A former palace built in the 1500's, Casino di Venezia is the latest casino in Malta. Worth having a look inside even if not willing to play. Membership is free. Identification necessary. Click on the pic for more photos. 1400 till 1900 any decent clothes allowed. After... 

 tophat30 Says:  Built in 1675 to seal off the fortifications surrounding the Cottonera area. A Splendid example of a fortifaction entrance for it's architecture. This Gate could be seen as you enter Vittoriosa from Zabbar.