The Siege Bell War Memorial

The Siege Bell War Memorial of Valletta

The Siege Bell War Memorial pays tribute to the bravery and the resistance of Malta during the Second World War. The Valletta audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this poignant monument, above the Grand Harbour.

A tribute to the resistance of Malta

The Siege Bell War Memorial is a monument dedicated to the memory of the victims and the resistance of Malta during the siege the island experienced during the Second World War. Topped with a great bell that rings in tribute to the dead, it stands on the fortifications, above the Grand Harbour. A place of contemplation, it recalls the courage of the Maltese people during this tragic period.

What to see

Here you discover the memorial and its great bell, in a place of contemplation offering fine views of the Grand Harbour. The monument honours the memory of the victims and the resistance of Malta. It is a memorial stop, to be walked with respect, above the fortifications of Valletta.

Practical information

The Siege Bell War Memorial lies on the fortifications of Valletta, above the Grand Harbour, near the Lower Barrakka Gardens, reachable on foot. It is an open-air monument, freely accessible at all times, with no ticket office. A place of memory, it invites respect and contemplation.

What does the Siege Bell War Memorial pay tribute to?

To the bravery and the resistance of Malta, as well as to the memory of the victims of the siege of the island during the Second World War.

Where is the Siege Bell War Memorial?

On the fortifications of Valletta, above the Grand Harbour, near the Lower Barrakka Gardens.