“nurse of the Mediterranean” but the Second World War was to be a completely different story. The day after Mussolini declared war on Britain and its allies in June 1940, Malta had suffered its first attack from the air. 16,000 tons of bombs fell on the island during the war, with ...
From here all air and sea operations were controlled, with war rooms and maps plotting the movements of ships and aircraft. You can visit using an audioguide, or on one of the regular guided tours to learn more of the history of Malta in World War 2, with displays of artefacts and the...
Underneath the quiet and unassuming streets of Mellieha,lies over 500m of tunnel, dug by hand to protect the people of Malta from the air raids during the Second World War. Among thefun things to do in Mellieha, this historical journey stands out uniquely. They have underground tunnels and ...
Despite intense bombing during the Second World War, a large number of centuries-old buildings have survived, and there’s something to admire at almost every corner. Valletta is a destination in itself, and you can easily spend three days sightseeing there. A number of popular things to do ...
to French rule with the arrival of Napoleon in 1798. Malta then called upon the British for assistance, becoming a part of the British Empire. However, its strategic location and alliance meant Malta suffered heavily during World War II – making it one of Europe’s most heavily ...
09:00 i 17:00 The Second World War in Malta & Its British History (1798-1979) 0€ 0-4 yrs 40 € 5-12 yrs 55 € 13+ yrs Availability in December 2024 Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Flex i Private airport transfer in Malta (on arrival) 32 € Private Tour Availability in...
Did you know that season 1 of Game of Thrones and movie blockbusters such as Gladiator, World War Z, Troy, Count of Monte Cristo and most recently Jurassic World Dominion were filmed in Malta? Visit filming locations and discover why Malta is dubbed as Hollywood in the Med! Start the to...
The Lascaris War Rooms at Valletta were originally the site at which military operations were organised during the Second World War. Fans of war museums should also consider the National War Museum at Villetta, which exhibits boats, guns and various other forms of military equipment that have ...
During World War 2 it miraculously survived bombing by German forces. On 9th April 1942, a bomb weighing some 500 kg was dropped on the church while a congregation of some 300 people were awaiting mass. Although it broke through the ceiling it failed to detonate when it hit the floor. A...
In 1942, in the midst of World War II, a bomb penetrated the dome and landed on the church’s floor during mass. Thankfully, the bomb failed to explode and the damage was minimal. Imbibe at a Maltese Winery Wine If you’re keen to taste local wines on vacation in Malta, a visit ...