Porte des Bombes, Baroque gate in Floriana, Malta.
The Porte des Bombes features two grand arches with carved cannons flanking each entrance and decorative military elements across its facade.
Constructed in 1721 under Grand Master Perellos, the gate received a second entrance in 1868 to accommodate increasing traffic through Floriana.
The structure displays Latin inscriptions on marble plaques, including one that states 'While I fight the Turks everywhere, I am secure in my seat'.
The gate stands at the entrance of Floriana, serving as a primary access point between the suburbs and the capital city of Valletta.
French invasion forces captured this gate in June 1798, leaving bullet marks that remained visible on its stone surfaces for generations.
Location: Floriana
Inception: 1721
Architects: Charles François de Mondion
Architectural style: baroque architecture, Baroque
Address: Triq Nazzjonali
GPS coordinates: 35.89056,14.50222
Latest update: March 13, 2025 06:51
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