Visiting The Three Cities in Malta
In this week's episode we're taking you to three very historical cities on the main island of Malta. Birgu, Cospicua and Isla were the center of The Great Seige of Malta in 1565 when the Ottoman Empire attacked the Knights of St.John capital. Today, little shows from this epic battle as much of the cities and their fascinating architecture have been restored.
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[4K] ???? - Valletta to Three Cities (Birgu) by Boat ... Malta Walks
Valletta, Malta, 2019... Today we are going to walk and row from Valletta Triton Fountain to the Barakka Garden, then use the lift and sail to the Three Cities. This short Malta Walking Tour will guide you how to use the Gondola-styled small boats in Valletta. You will also get a how to walk from Valletta City Gate and Valletta Triton Fountain to Upper Barakka Garden from and how to find the free lift which leads you to the ferries.
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0:00 - Intro/Map
0:34 - Triton Fountain - Valletta
0:47 - Valletta Bus Terminus - A Bay
2:04 - Valletta City Gate
2:55 - Parliament of Malta
4:30 - Central Bank of Malta and the daytime fireworks
8:10 - Th Flame Which Never Dies statue
8:33 - Auberge Castille
9:25 - Malta Stock Exchange - Borza ta' Malta
10:39 - Upper Barakka Garden
11:37 - The View of the Three Cities (Birgu, Senglea, Bormla)
12:34 - Where is the lift?
15:16 - Valletta Ferry Terminal to the Three Cities
16:00 - Boarding :)
16:49 - Starting the gondola trip
21:24 - Half way
23:15 - Arrival to the Three Cities - Birgu - Final words.
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Valletta ferry service to the Three Cities, MALTA
Valletta Ferry Services (Three Cities) Operates ferries from near Valletta Waterfront to Cospicua (Bormla) in the Three Cities. To reach the Three Cities ferry, take the Upper Barrakka Lift and cross the road.
Vittoriosa, 3 cities of Cottonera , Senglea, Birgu, L-isla and Valletta Malta 2014
Visit Vittoriosa Malta, Senglea, Birgu, L-isla Cospiqua Valletta. If you are looking for intersting places to see or go to , this Video shows the best areas of the 3 cities of Cottenera built by the famous knights of Malta including Vittoriosa waterfront, the streets , luxury marinas and the Grand Harbour from points in Senglea and Valletta itself. . The knights of St John. Travelers get an idea or recommended places to see when planning a visit to malta for a holiday. These areas are of high interest to anyone who appreciates history or simply wants to enjoy some fantastic scenery under the great weather conditions of Malta. Accommodation in the three cities area is limited but possible via where you can also book online
Valletta and Three Cities Drone Footage, Malta
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3 Days in MALTA - Valletta, Mdina, Stunning Blue Grotto, 3 Cities
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We spend 3 full days in Malta exploring Valletta, Mdina, The Blue Grotto and the 3 Cities. We also discuss public transport around the island and some things to check out while you are there.
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Sliema at 1:30
St Julian's Bay at 2:19
Valletta at 2:57
Mdina at 6:45
The Blue Grotto at 9:22
The Three Cities at 11:35
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Scenes from the Three Cities: Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Senglea, Valletta, Malta
Scenes from the Three Cities: Cospicua (Bormla), Vittoriosa (Birgu)
and Senglea (Isla), Valletta, Malta.
The Three Cities offer an intriguing insight into Malta and its history. Left largely unvisited, these cities are a slice of authentic life as well as a glimpse into Malta’s maritime fortunes. The Three Cities can rightly claim to be the cradle of Maltese history, as Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua have provided a home and fortress to almost every people who settled on the Islands. Their harbour inlets have been in use since Phoenician times: the docks always providing a living for local people, but also leaving them vulnerable when Malta’s rulers were at war. As the first home to the Knights of St. John, the Cities’ palaces, churches, forts and bastions are far older than Valletta’s. The local communities here celebrate holy days and festas as nowhere else on the Islands. The most spectacular events are the Easter processions when statues of the “Risen Christ” are carried at a run throughout crowded streets.
Cospicua is the largest of the Three Cities on Grand Harbour opposite Valletta. It is known to many by its earlier name, Bormla. The city was renamed by the Knights of St John because of the brave role played by its people during the Great Siege of 1565. Most of Cospicua's shoreline is taken up by the older dockyard - an area now being restored, and developed as a marina. The city suffered extensive damage during World War II and although rebuilt, it has fewer inhabitants than in the pre-war years. Modern Cospicua is an important market centre in the heart of the docklands. The main building of cultural interest is the Collegiate Church of the Immaculate Conception, which is rich in exquisite works of art. The Firenzuola Fortifications, built in 1638, and Margherita Lines, part of the inland defences the Three Cities, are major landmarks. The Margherita Lines are in fact the only part of old Cospicua which survived World War II.
Vittoriosa, or Birgu, one of the Three Cities, lies on one of the promontories jutting into Grand Harbour, opposite Valletta. At its tip is Fort St Angelo, perhaps the oldest fortification on the Islands. The strategic position of both fort and city over the millennia has led some to call this area `the cradle of Maltese history'. Certainly settlers and rulers from the Phoenicians to the British all made use of the defences here. To honour the part played by the city of Birgu, Grand Master La Valette renamed it Civitas Vittoriosa, `Victorious Town'. Vittoriosa was the first home of the Knights when they arrived in 1530. As such, it contains many important architectural riches. The Knights `auberges' (inns of residence), palaces and churches here are older than those in Valletta. Highlights include the Church of San Lawrenz, designed by Malta's most prominent baroque architect, Lorenzo Gafa', the Inquisitor's Palace, Fort St Angelo and the Maritime Museum.
Senglea, stands on a narrow promontory jutting into Grand Harbour. The land was fortified in 1551 by Grand Master Claude de la Sengle. The Maltese often use the area's earlier name, L-Isla, meaning the island or perhaps short for `peninsula'. During the Great Siege of 1565, Senglea was protected by Fort St Michael on its landward side and by Fort St Angelo on the tip of Vittoriosa across the creek. The heroic role played by its people led Grand Master Jean de la Valette to give the city the title of Citta' Invicta, the invincible city. Like its sister cities, Senglea suffered heavy damage during World War II. More than 75 percent of its buildings were destroyed. The parish church dedicated to the Nativity of the Madonna was rebuilt and retains its artistic heritage. The city is noted for its superb harbour views across to Valletta from Safe Haven Gardens at Senglea Point. The stone vedette, known as il-Gardjola, on the bastion-point served as a look-out post to guard the harbour entrance. The sculptured eye and ear above its windows are symbols of vigilance.
Valletta & The Three Cities, Malta 2014
Footage taken from the island of Malta, August to October 2014.
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Three Cities To Valletta
THE THREE CITIES
The Three Cities offer an intriguing insight into Malta and its history. Left largely unvisited, these cities are a slice of authentic life as well as a glimpse into Malta's maritime fortunes. The Three Cities can rightly claim to be the cradle of Maltese history, as Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua have provided a home and fortress to almost every people who settled on the Islands.Their harbour inlets have been in use since Phoenician times: the docks always providing a living for local people, but also leaving them vulnerable when Malta's rulers were at war. As the first home to the Knights of St. John, the Three Cities' palaces, churches, forts and bastions are far older than Valletta's. The local communities here celebrate holy days and festas as nowhere else on the Islands. The most spectacular events are the Easter processions when statues of the Risen Christ are carried at a run through crowded streets.
MALTA Sightseeing 2 Days (Valletta, Three Cities, Gozo)
June 04-05, 2019
This was my first vlog and i totally enjoyed it, and i hope you'll enjoy watching it too. Join me on my trip as we go sightseeing in Malta.
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Valletta 1:46
Three Cities 3:20
Sliema 22:25
Gozo 32:10
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The Three cities 2015 Malta
FPV The three cities 2015 Malta.
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The Three Cities is a collective description of the three fortified cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa, and Senglea on the Island of Malta, which are enclosed by the massive line of fortification created by the Knights of St John, the Cottonera Lines. Cottonera is usually taken to include these Three Cities and Kalkara.The first indication that this description is erroneous stems from the emblem that each city bears. Of the three cities only Bormla/Cospicua adopted the coat-of-arms of Grand Master Cotoner which bears the symbol of the cotton plant - The Three Cities' flags illustrated hereunder refer.
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A Tale of Three Cities - Malta
A brief tour of the massive 16th to 17th century fortifications that surround the Three Cities in Malta - Vittoriosa (Birgu), Cospicua (Bormla) and Senglea (Isla).
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Visit Malta with #geograficalatori: Marsaxlokk, Three Cities, Valletta - part 3
This last part is about the fisher men's village of Marsaxlokk, the Three Cities and Valletta. View it in 4K for the best experience.
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Vitoriosa Valletta Malta Ferry to 3 cities
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Three Cities to Valletta Return Boat, Malta July 2019
Three Cities to Valletta Return Boat, Malta July 2019
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Cinematic drone video of The Three Cities, Vittoriosa, Senglea & Cospicua in Malta.
The Three Cities is a collective description of the three fortified cities of Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua in Malta. The oldest of the Three Cities is Birgu, which has existed since the Middle Ages. The other two cities, Senglea and Cospicua, were both founded by the Order of Saint John in the 16th and 17th centuries.
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