SPECIAL EVENTS
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FONDAZZJONI WIRT ARTNA - HERITAGE AND HISTORY FAIR AT NOTRE DAME GATE, VITTORIOSA 4 to 7 October 2018
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Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna is holding its second edition of the annual Heritage and History Fair at Notre Dame Gate, Vittoriosa.
The fair is aimed at bringing together different players in the fields of heritage and history and encourage them to exchange ideas and interact with the public. This event consists of a large scale heritage and history book fair held at the Cotoner Hall within Notre Dame Gate featuring thousands of titles about Maltese and world history with a special emphasis on naval and military history; various public talks – Dr Stephen C. Spiteri about the building of Cottonera Lines – Thursday 4th at 6.30pm - Aspects of Artillery through the Ages - by Philip Magrath, Curator Emeritus of Artillery at the Royal Armouries; Friday 5th at 6.30pm - Strait Street: Never Closed During WW2 - Public Talk by George Cini; Saturday at 10.30am Baroque Monumentality and the Defence of the Grand Harbour by Dr Stephen C. Spiteri and Sunday 7th ay 10.30am - Military & Civilian Life in 19th c. Malta - a photographic record.
There will also be guided tours and hands on sessions held by historical re-enactors meant especially for children.
Entrance is free.
The fair is aimed at bringing together different players in the fields of heritage and history and encourage them to exchange ideas and interact with the public. This event consists of a large scale heritage and history book fair held at the Cotoner Hall within Notre Dame Gate featuring thousands of titles about Maltese and world history with a special emphasis on naval and military history; various public talks – Dr Stephen C. Spiteri about the building of Cottonera Lines – Thursday 4th at 6.30pm - Aspects of Artillery through the Ages - by Philip Magrath, Curator Emeritus of Artillery at the Royal Armouries; Friday 5th at 6.30pm - Strait Street: Never Closed During WW2 - Public Talk by George Cini; Saturday at 10.30am Baroque Monumentality and the Defence of the Grand Harbour by Dr Stephen C. Spiteri and Sunday 7th ay 10.30am - Military & Civilian Life in 19th c. Malta - a photographic record.
There will also be guided tours and hands on sessions held by historical re-enactors meant especially for children.
Entrance is free.
REGULAR EVENTS
Saluting Battery
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Gun firings: 12.00 & 16.00hrs
Guided Tours: 11.00, 12.15, 14.00, 15.00 & 16.15hrs Audio-guides: Throughout the day |
Fort Rinella
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Live-displays:
Guided Tours: Film-shows: Audio-guides: |
Monday to Saturday
11.00 hrs - Military Signalling; 12.00hrs - Sword Display; 13.00hrs - Musketry Display 14.00hrs - Main Re-enactment Display (Foot & Rifle Drill/Cavalry/ Artillery firing) In between displays In between displays Throughout the day |
Malta at War Museum
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Guided Tours: 11.30 & 14.30hrs
Film-shows: Throughout the day Audio-guides: Throughout the day |
Lascaris War Rooms
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Guided Tours: 11.30 & 14.30hrs
Film-shows: Throughout the day Audio-guides: Throughout the day |
War H.Q. Tunnels
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Guided Tour: Monday-Sunday
at 10.30 hours & 13.00hrs |
Book this tour in person at the Saluting Battery or the Lascaris War Rooms or by phone 21800992/21803091 (office hours) or email: bookings@wirtartna.org
Tour starts from the Saluting Battery in Valletta. |
PAST SPECIAL EVENTS 2016
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