Lower Barrakka Gardens, Public park in Valletta, Malta
Lower Barrakka Gardens is a public park in Valletta with pathways winding through vegetation, monuments, and a watchtower that overlooks the Grand Harbor and Three Cities. The space combines planted areas with historical structures and viewing platforms over the water.
French troops established this park in the late 1700s, followed by the construction of the Alexander Ball monument in 1810. The development reflects how the site took shape after French occupation under British rule.
The gardens display memorials that commemorate significant events from World War II and honor soldiers who protected Malta. These monuments are woven into the landscape and tell stories of the island's past.
The park sits near the Malta Experience Show and provides seating areas, informational signs, and main entrance gates. The elevated location offers good views but requires some climbing to reach all sections.
The Gardjola watchtower within the gardens served as a strategic observation point for monitoring Grand Harbor activities. This structure reveals how crucial the bay was to the island's defense.
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