Birgu – Flags proudly waving during town feast (Ref: pfm110002)
A view from Birgu during the village festa (feast) just before entering the city, showing Senglea (Isla) including the Macina, Birgu yacht marina and the colourful flags. Available in 3:1, 4:1 and 5:1 ratio formats.
Read MoreBirgu – Yacht Marina showing typical Maltese boats (Ref: pfm110003)
This view of Birgu’s yacht marina shows a number of typical Maltese boats, luzzus and exclusive yachts in the background. Also showing is Birgu Waterfront (background right) and Fort St.Angelo (background left). Available in 3:1, 4:1 and 5:1 formats.
Read MoreBirgu – Yacht Marina Showing Exclusive Yacht and Small Boats (Ref: pfm110004)
Colourful small boats and exclusive yachts and luzzus decorate Birgu’s marina. Also in the background are Birgu’s waterfront (right), Fort St.Angelo (centre) and Valletta (left). Available in 3:1, 4:1 and 5:1 ratio formats.
Read MoreBirgu – Yacht Marina with Senglea in the background (Ref: pfm110005)
This image captures the yacht marina at Birgu, with a background of the city of Senglea (Isla) including the ‘Macina’, the equivalent of a ‘crane’ used by the Knights of the Order of St.John to maintain the order’s fleet of naval ships. Available in 3:1 and 4:1 formats.
Read MoreBirgu – Narrow Streets During Festa Time (Ref: pfm110012)
Beautiful and colorful festive decorations in Birgu during August. The quiet and cool narrow streets offer a welcoming atmosphere to all visitors of this lovely and well kept town, very well complemented by the kind villagers who are always ready to start a chat while looking down from their balcony. Birgu was the site of a major battle between the Knights and the Ottoman Empire during the Siege of Malta in 1565. After four months of successful defence by the Knights, the city was almost captured by the Ottoman army in August 1565, but was recaptured by the Knights under Grand Master...
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