Notre Dame Gate

Name: Notre Dame Gate
Address: St. Edward Street, Birgu (Vittoriosa), Island of Malta BRG9038 Malta, Birkirkara, Malta
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St. Edward Street, Birgu (Vittoriosa), Island of Malta BRG9038 Malta

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Notre Dame Gate is a grand baroque military gate built into the 17th century Cottonera Lines to protect the Three Historic Cities of Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua. It is of monumental proportions being built on five levels. From its roof one can observe a good part of the island including Valletta and the whole of Cottonera. Over the centuries it has served as the main gate for the region, a military barracks, a gun powder magazine, a chapel, an air raid refuge and throughout World War One during and after the Gallipoli Campaign an extension to the nearby Cottonera Military Hospital. This gate now houses the headquarters of Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna - the Malta Heritage Trust. It is available for visiting once a week as part of a guided tour every Wednesday starting at 10am. This tour also includes a visit to the former Cottonera Military Hospital and parts of the Cottonera Lines.

At a glance

Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes