Ghajn Tuffieha and Gnejna Clay Hills (Ref: pfm110045)
The impressive clays hills separating Gnejna and Ghajn Tuffieha bays, during a cloudy day.
Read MoreGhajn Tuffieha Bay (Ref: pfm110044)
Ghajn Tuffieha bay (tat-tarag) during a windy day. One can see the de Redin watch tower in the background (centre).
Read MoreFort Manoel – Piazza (Ref: pfm1100042)
A full view of Fort Manoel’s grand piazza, showing the chapel, quarters and surrounding buildings, as well as the stairs leading to the lower level towards the drawbridge.
Read MoreFort Manoel – Sunrise (Ref: pfm1100041)
The red-bluish rays of the early sun rising over Valletta and Fort Manoel on a cloudy morning. Fort Manoel was built by the Knights to protect Valletta’s north-facing bastions from artillery action from the Isolotto in Marsamxetto Harbour. The first stone was laid in 1723, under the patronage of Portuguese Grand Master Manoel de Vilhena under the supervision of world famous engineer Mondion. Although the fort’s defining characteristics survived the ravages of time, countless changes were effected over the years to meet the exigencies of military strategies. It also endured...
Read MoreFort Manoel (Ref: pfm1100040)
This picture shows the arched entrance leading to Fort Manoel’s drawbridge facing Valletta seaside. The steps towards the left and right of the picture take one to the main piazza.
Read MoreFort Manoel – Inside the Polverista (Ref: pfm1100039)
A wide angle view of the inside of the ‘Polverista’ at Fort Manoel.
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