Fort Bingemma L/O Mgarr Malta (Ref: pfm120156)
The last rays of a summer evening sun falling over the once watchful Fort Bingemma limits of Mgarr Malta. Fort Bingemma is an irregularly-shaped (polygonal), single-storey fort, 750m above sea level. The fort was protected to the north by the cliff face and on the landward side by a vertical ditch which was narrow enough to protect it from distant fire. The fort was completed in 1878 and had 3 heavy guns with an arc of fire of 210 degrees and which covered the ridges to the nort-east and the sea approach on the north-west. The hidden entrance is built on a bridge that can be lifed...
Read MoreBay Street Shopping Complex By Night (Ref: pfm120152)
A panoramic shot of Bay Street shopping complex (St.Julian’s Malta) at night. One can see a number of popular outlets such as Mexx, McDonald’s and Al Pomodoro. Bay Street is a hotel and shopping/entertainment complex in St. Julian’s, Malta. Bay Street was constructed on November 25, 2000 as part of a Lm30 million investment for the Paceville area. It incorporates the largest shopping complex on the island, which is open seven days a week from 10am-10pm. Bay Street lies adjacent to St. Julian’s and Paceville, Malta’s main nightlife area, and overlooks St....
Read MoreShops In The Point – Sliema (Ref: pfm120151)
An interesting panoramic perspective of the shops in The Point shopping mall at Tigne Point in Sliema. Location Map: View The Point – Tigne Point, Sliema in a larger map
Read MoreDusk from Fort Ricasoli (Ref: pfm120150)
Colorful display of last remaining light during dusk as seen from Fort Ricasoli in Kalkara. “The Ricasoli Fortification was built by the Knights during the period 1670-1693 as part of the defensive system to protect Grand Harbour. It was erected by Nicholas Cottoner, the grand master from (1663-1680), designed by Antonio Maurizio Valperga and named after Giovanni Francesco Ricasoli, who provided much of the finance. It continued as a military installation throughout British Rule, but suffered extensive damage during the siege of Malta in World War II. The internal buildings, including...
Read MoreFort St.Elmo Valletta (Ref: pfm120147)
British fortifications at Fort St.Elmo in Valletta. Guarding the entrance to both Marsamxett and Grand Harbours is Fort St Elmo, named after the patron saint of mariners. Although now much altered and extended, this was the fort that bore the brunt of Turkish arms during the Great Siege of 1565. It was built by the Knights in 1552 to guard the entrances to the harbours on either side of the Sceberras Peninsula. The courtyard outside the entrance to the fort is studded with the lids of underground granaries. Source: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/malta/valletta/sights/fortress/fort-st-elmo...
Read MoreNight View Of Hilton Portomaso Marina (Ref: pfm120146)
A night shot of the Hilton Portomaso marina. Location Map: View Hilton Portomaso Marina in a larger map
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