Top Things to do in Birgu (Vittoriosa)
Top Restaurants in Birgu (Vittoriosa)
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Birgu (Vittoriosa), Island of Malta
Discover the best top things to do in Birgu (Vittoriosa), Malta including Sicolo Norman House, Fort St Angelo, St. Lawrence's Church, Madonna tal-Karmnu Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Inquisitor's Palace, Notre Dame Gate, Admiralty Gate, Freedom Monument, St Anne’s church (Santa Scholastica) - Knisja Sant'Anna (Santa Skolastika), Auberge de France in Vittoriosa - Birgu.
Restaurants in Birgu (Vittoriosa)
1. Sicolo Norman House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
2. Fort St Angelo
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4.5 based on 543 reviews
During the past thousand years, whoever gained control of Fort St Angelo could effectively rule the Maltese Islands. Strategically located on a hillock, at the end of the Birgu peninsula, the fort dominates the Grand Harbour. During the Second World War, Fort St Angelo offered protection against Axis air raids and suffered 69 direct hits. After the war, the fort continued to serve as the headquarters of the Royal Navy in Malta, until the last detachment of foreign forces departed Fort St Angelo in March 1979. Fort St Angelo offers spectacular panoramic views of the Grand Harbour and its surrounding fortified towns. Through traditional and innovative immersive displays, visitors can experience the colourful history and various architectural styles of this fort, together with staggering examples of artillery.
Reviewed By 686margaretf - Lincoln, United Kingdom
Fort St Angelo has recently been renovated and is now open to the public. It is well worth a visit. The renovations have been well done and there is plenty to see. There are films on show, and a wealth of information easily displayed. There are great views all round. You can easily spend a couple of hours wandering around the Fort. The cafe provides basic sandwiches, snacks and hot and cold drinks. Really good value for money. Approx 15 mins walk from the ferry over from Valletta.
3. St. Lawrence's Church
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4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Coryy20 - Port of Spain, Caribbean
Thia church stands out at the roundabout in Birgu. It is close tot the Birgu harbour and is not easy to miss. The year on the church is enough to ask what building or church is this. The dates are from centuries ago to current year. It is free to enter however a donation is accepted by those willing to give. Truly a beautiful church.
4. Madonna tal-Karmnu Our Lady of Mount Carmel
5. Inquisitor's Palace
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4.0 based on 531 reviews
The Inquisitor's Palace, situated in the heart of Vittoriosa, is one of the very few surviving palaces of its kind which, in the early modern period could be found all over Europe and South America. Many of these palaces simply succumbed to the ravages of time or were victims of the anti-reactionary power unleashed by the French Revolution. Fortunately, the Maltese Inquisitor's Palace, throughout its five centuries of history, always hosted high-ranking officials representing the main powers on the island, who therefore ensured its survival.
Reviewed By N4404OVsherryr - Phoenix, United States
I took the little boat from Valetta to Vittoriosa and walked (uphill) from there. Its not far (10 minutes), but not well-signed either. I liked to see the building itself, the cultural, historic displays, and the historic information about the Inquisition. I thought about whether the information presented was accurate. It certainly presents a different point of view than the Spanish Inquisition. I spent about 90 minutes inside. It was SWELTERING HOT in mid-September. Bring enough water that you do not keel over!
6. Notre Dame Gate
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4.0 based on 28 reviews
Notre Dame Gate is a grand baroque military gate built into the 17th century Cottonera Lines to protect the Three Historic Cities of Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua. It is of monumental proportions being built on five levels. From its roof one can observe a good part of the island including Valletta and the whole of Cottonera. Over the centuries it has served as the main gate for the region, a military barracks, a gun powder magazine, a chapel, an air raid refuge and throughout World War One during and after the Gallipoli Campaign an extension to the nearby Cottonera Military Hospital. This gate now houses the headquarters of Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna - the Malta Heritage Trust. It is available for visiting once a week as part of a guided tour every Wednesday starting at 10am. This tour also includes a visit to the former Cottonera Military Hospital and parts of the Cottonera Lines.
