Lower Barrakka Gardens
4.4
(1,506 reviews)Valletta, Island of Malta Malta
Gardens
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About
Lower Barrakka Gardens is a historic public park in the heart of Valletta, Malta, offering a sweeping vista of the Grand Harbour and its breakwater. The garden’s centerpiece is the neoclassical Monument to Sir Alexander Ball, a 19th‑century temple that honors Malta’s first British civil commissioner. Between 2017 and 2025 the site underwent extensive restoration, and the surrounding terraces now showcase a series of commemorative plaques to figures such as Giuseppe Garibaldi and the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Visitors stroll along lush flowerbeds, cafés, and shaded walkways, making the gardens a popular spot for both leisurely picnics and sightseeing.
Highlights
- Monument to Sir Alexander Ball
- Stunning View of Grand Harbour
- Commemorative Plaques and Memorials
Must-See Areas
Monument to Sir Alexander Ball
Terrace with Harbour View
Commemorative Plaque Collection
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Good for
Families
History Enthusiasts
City Sightseers