Triton Fountain, Bronze fountain at City Gate entrance, Valletta, Malta
Three bronze tritons balance a massive circular basin measuring 5 meters in diameter at the entrance plaza of the capital city.
The fountain, designed by sculptor Vincent Apap and completed in 1959, underwent substantial repairs in 1986 after the central platter collapsed.
The three mythological sea figures represent Malta's connection to the Mediterranean Sea, drawing inspiration from Rome's Fontana delle Tartarughe.
The structure received a 4.5 million euro restoration, completed in 2018, including new pipework, pumping systems, and return to original blue coloring.
Two tritons sit while one kneels on a seaweed base, together supporting a bronze plate weighing approximately three tons.
Location: Valletta
Inception: 1955
Creator: Vincent Apap
Address: VGW5+783, Vjal Nelson, Il-Furjana, Malta Il-Furjana
GPS coordinates: 35.89566,14.50830
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:30
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