Ponsonby's Column, British memorial column in Valletta, Malta.
The monument features a substantial stone plinth that once supported a 23-meter Doric column topped with an ornamental urn.
The column, erected in 1838 to honor Governor Frederick Cavendish Ponsonby, stood until 1864 when lightning struck and destroyed its upper portion.
The memorial represents the introduction of Neo-Classical architecture to Malta during the British administration of the early nineteenth century.
Located near Hastings Gardens on St. Michael's Bastion, visitors can examine the remaining plinth with visible marks from World War II shrapnel.
Bank of Valletta funded the restoration of this Grade 1 national monument in 2013, preserving its historical features for future generations.
Location: Valletta
GPS coordinates: 35.89889,14.50767
Latest update: March 10, 2025 08:28
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