St. Elmo Bridge, Modern footbridge at Grand Harbour entrance, Valletta, Malta
The steel footbridge spans 70 meters across the water, connecting Fort Saint Elmo foreshore with the breakwater at Grand Harbour entrance point.
The current bridge, completed in 2012, replaced the original 1906 structure that was destroyed during an Italian attack using explosive motorboats in 1941.
The structure forms part of Valletta's maritime infrastructure, providing access to the breakwater while maintaining the architectural character of the Grand Harbour area.
The bridge includes a timber decking and a structural-steel observation deck at the breakwater end, allowing pedestrians to cross and observe harbor activities.
The asymmetrical L-shaped cross-section bridge weighs 190 tonnes and incorporates the stone abutments from the original 1906 construction.
Location: Valletta
GPS coordinates: 35.90285,14.52102
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:33
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