St. Elmo Bridge, Modern footbridge at Grand Harbour entrance, Valletta, Malta
St. Elmo Bridge is a modern steel footbridge that spans across the water at the entrance to Grand Harbour, connecting the Fort Saint Elmo foreshore with the harbor breakwater. The crossing features timber decking and an observation platform at the breakwater end where visitors can watch the harbor activity below.
An original bridge was constructed in 1906 but was destroyed in 1941 by Italian explosive motorboats. The current structure was rebuilt in 2012, reusing the stone abutments from the 1906 original.
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 is designed for pedestrians with level pathways and railings for safe crossing. The best time to visit is during daylight hours when the lighting shows the harbor activity and surroundings clearly.
The bridge has an unusual asymmetrical L-shaped design that allows it to fit the harbor geometry in an unexpected way. This design gives the observation deck at the end a special vantage point overlooking the historic harbor basin that visitors often find memorable.
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