“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. View displays of artefacts and the...
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 ...
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 bombed areas.
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...
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 ...
Vittoriosa and Valletta Full Day Second World War Tour 4 Day Trips from $58.18 per adultThe Original Valletta Ghost Tour 6 Ghost Tours from $19.57 per adultMalta Airport Taxi to Bugibba / St Paul's Bay / Qawra Area 49 Port Transfers from $42.31 per group...
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. ...
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 February 2025 Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Flex i Private airport transfer in Malta (on arrival) 32 € Private Tour Availability in...
See tours 2024 2. Lascaris War Rooms 4,990 Military Museums • Historic Sites The Lascaris War Rooms consist of an underground complex of tunnels and chambers that housed the War Headquarters from where the defence of Malta was conducted during the Second World War.This secret… See tou...