SPECIAL EVENTS
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Traditional Victory Day Gun Salute
From the 3rd till the 6th of October, Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna – the Malta Heritage Trust will be hosting The Heritage and History Book Fair at Notre Dame Gate. A vast selection of military history, general history, maritime, aviation, children’s, WWI and WWII books will be available to purchase at special prices. The Fair is going to be held at Notre Dame Gate, Vittoriosa. During the fair we will be hosting talks on various history and art-related subjects. A great fair for all the family. We look forward to welcoming you. Stay tuned for more updates.
The aim of this fair is not just to promote the sale of books but also serve as a platform for like-minded people with a keen interest in Maltese history, naval and military historical studies and heritage to meet, discuss and share ideas and knowledge. As result, the fair will feature a vast amount of books, an art exhibition with a historic theme, public lectures, guided tours of Notre Dame Gate, hands on sessions covering historic themes and historic food. Free Admission. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. Programme of Events: Thursday 3rd of October: 1830 Talk by Prof. Conrad Thake - Bridgeford Macdougall Pirie, a Scottish Architect in Malta Friday 4th of October: 18:30 Talk by Prof. Pirotta - Western Defence Requirements and Malta’s Independence’ Saturday 5th of October: 10.30 a.m. Talk by Mario Xuereb - The Forgotten Lot - more evidence on the internment of the Maltese Tripolini during WWII Sunday 6th of October: 10:30 a.m. Talk by Robert Attard - The Malta Letters, a history of Malta in 10 letters |
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. |