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Round-up post of from my recent Maltese jaunt where I have a few pictures of this and a few pictures of that but not enough for an individual report.
1. Fort St.Elmo
The majority of this fort in Valletta has been restored and opening to the public. However some of it is still very much 'as was' and off limits. Managed to sneak into the bit where you shouldn't be before getting moved on!
img9763 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9764 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9761 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9762 by HughieDW, on Flickr
2. Lazzaretto Hospital, Manoel Island
On the small island of Manoel and in the shadow of the recently restored but private fort of the same name, this place looked really interesting. Reccied it out from the island but sadly was a no go. It is a former quarantine hospital, built in 1643 to replace an earlier hospital that was built wholly of wood. In the British period, the Lazzaretto continued to be used and was enlarged during the governorship of Sir Henry Bouverie in 1837 and 1838. It was briefly used to house troops but was converted back into a hospital in 1871. During the course of the 19th century, some incoming mail was fumigated and disinfected at the Profumo Office of the hospital to prevent the spread of diseases. The Lazzaretto is scheduled to be restored, but restoring the hospital will not be easy since it had extensive damage over the years especially in the Second World War. More info on its future here: Restoration of Lazaretto
img9632 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9753 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9756 by HughieDW, on Flickr
3. Old Houses in Kalkara
Malta and the environs of Valletta in particular have their fair share of abandoned houses. Most are locked up tight awaiting redevelopment, refurbishment or demolition.
img9746 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9742 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9740 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9610 by HughieDW, on Flickr
4. Old stone building, Birgu
An old stone building on the marina front at Birgu, one of Malta's 'Three Cities2.
img9469 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9468 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9464 by HughieDW, on Flickr
And finally...a quick view over Fort Ricalosi:
img9613 by HughieDW, on Flickr
1. Fort St.Elmo
The majority of this fort in Valletta has been restored and opening to the public. However some of it is still very much 'as was' and off limits. Managed to sneak into the bit where you shouldn't be before getting moved on!
img9763 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9764 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9761 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9762 by HughieDW, on Flickr
2. Lazzaretto Hospital, Manoel Island
On the small island of Manoel and in the shadow of the recently restored but private fort of the same name, this place looked really interesting. Reccied it out from the island but sadly was a no go. It is a former quarantine hospital, built in 1643 to replace an earlier hospital that was built wholly of wood. In the British period, the Lazzaretto continued to be used and was enlarged during the governorship of Sir Henry Bouverie in 1837 and 1838. It was briefly used to house troops but was converted back into a hospital in 1871. During the course of the 19th century, some incoming mail was fumigated and disinfected at the Profumo Office of the hospital to prevent the spread of diseases. The Lazzaretto is scheduled to be restored, but restoring the hospital will not be easy since it had extensive damage over the years especially in the Second World War. More info on its future here: Restoration of Lazaretto
img9632 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9753 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9756 by HughieDW, on Flickr
3. Old Houses in Kalkara
Malta and the environs of Valletta in particular have their fair share of abandoned houses. Most are locked up tight awaiting redevelopment, refurbishment or demolition.
img9746 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9742 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9740 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9610 by HughieDW, on Flickr
4. Old stone building, Birgu
An old stone building on the marina front at Birgu, one of Malta's 'Three Cities2.
img9469 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9468 by HughieDW, on Flickr
img9464 by HughieDW, on Flickr
And finally...a quick view over Fort Ricalosi:
img9613 by HughieDW, on Flickr