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Senglea (L-Isla)
The peninsula of Senglea (L-Isla) lies southwards of Valletta in the Grand Harbor. On the left side of the peninsula there is the French Creek in which there are also the docks with the huge cranes. On the other side is the Dockyard Creek and Vittoriosa (Birgu). In the south of Senglea is Cospicua (Bormla).
Senglea was founded by the Grand Master ‘De La Sengle‘ in the year of 1551. From him the city also got its name: Senglea.
A huge gate opens the path into the city of Cospicua (Bormla). At the entry of Senglea lies the Fort St. Michael, which had an important role during the Great Siege of 1565.
The main road ‘Triq il-Vittorja‘ (Victory Street) as well as the church ‘Madonna tal- Vittorja‘ remember over the great victory of the Turks.
The original Parish Church (Madonna tal- Vittorja) was built in 1743. However, it was destroyed during a strong attack in the World War II (1941). The new church was completely reconstructed in 1957.
In front of the church stands a monument which is dedicated to the victims of the Second World War.
The other church of the city, St. Philips Neri Church, was built in 1662. It is located close to the tip of the peninsula.
From there a small alley on the right side leads to an observation platform with a small garden.
On the very tip of the peninsula is the ‘Vedette‘. The Maltese name is gardjola. The Vedette is a small observation tower. On the Vedette one can find two eyes, two ears and a crane - these signs should reflect the watchfulness of the knights. The Latin inscription says that the inhabitants of the city can live in peace, because this tower stands on guard against every intruder who tries to approach the Maltese shores.
From the observation platform you almost get a 360° view on the Grand Harbor. Especially the neighbor peninsula Vittoriosa (Birgu) and Valletta can be seen very well.
In front of the observation platform there is a small stairwell which leads to a calm and very comfortable terrace with benches.
A wonderful way to finish the day off!
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Vittoriosa (Birgu)
Vittoriosa (Birgu) is probably the nicest of the three peninsulas southwards of Valletta. The city was the first settlement around this area. When the Knights of St. John arrived in Malta in 1530 they set up camp in Vittoriosa and started to upgrade the fortifications, including the Fort St. Angelo. After the Great Siege of 1565 they moved to Valletta. Birgu has nowadays a population of 3000 and the fortifications are as impressive as those of Valletta. Behind every corner you can discover something new. The best way to enter the city is through the ‘Couvre Porte’ which was restored in 2002. Above is a modern gate which breaks through the fortification of the ‘Poste de Provence’ and is used as a road for cars.
Birzebbugia - sothern city in Malta
Birzebbuga lies deep in the south on the great bay of Marsaxlokk(Pretty Bay). The city is very nice and has a certain charm. Unfortunately, this charm is shadowed by the cranes of the Malta Freeport, the air traffic and the oil tanks/pipelines of EneMalta nowadays. The bay has a nice promenade which follows the whole coastline in Birzebbuga.
Valletta Harbor Cruise
With a harbor cruise you get a beautiful insight into the capital of Malta, Valletta, with its enormous fortifications as well as the hidden angles and heavenly shores of the harbor. During the harbor cruise a guide explains the history and different parts of the harbor and the buildings around.
That might be interesting for you:◊Life and Work in Malta ◊Dingli Cliffs ◊The Popeye village ◊Sights in Vittoriosa (Birgu) ◊University of Malta (UOM)
