City Gate, City gate in Valletta, Malta
Two massive stone blocks frame the entrance passage through the fortification walls, with steel blades marking the boundary between old and new sections.
The original gate, built in 1569 under Francesco Laparelli's design, has undergone four reconstructions, with the current structure completed in 2014 by Renzo Piano.
The entrance forms part of a larger renovation project including the Parliament building and an open-air theater built within the Royal Opera House ruins.
The gate connects to Republic Street through wide stone stairs, allowing pedestrians direct access to the main thoroughfare leading to Fort Saint Elmo.
The gate structure maintains its original 8-meter width from 1633, integrating modern design while preserving the historical dimensions of the fortification entrance.
Location: Valletta
Inception: 2014
Architects: Francesco Laparelli, Tumas Dingli, Renzo Piano
GPS coordinates: 35.89617,14.50931
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
Malta combines historical sites and natural formations. The island features neolithic temples, baroque churches, medieval cities and coastal landscapes. Visitors find Roman catacombs, Victorian fortresses, sand beaches and sea caves.
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