VICTORIA GATE

From last Saturday’s walk-about in Valletta.

Named after Queen Victoria, this is one of the gates to Valletta. It is not the original gate which was built during the reign of Pietro del Monte, the 50th Grand Master of the Order of Saint John from 1568 to 1572. Sadly the original gate was demolished to make access to Valletta easier from the harbour side. Still I think this gate is very beautiful. I have seen a picture of the original gate – it was less elaborate in design.
Thank you so much for looking and for your comments and fav's on yesterday's picture.

[Chris K]

very imposing and interesting facts Dione

[sally agnew]

Impressive and beautiful architecture :)

[Joyce]

Very interesting and a lovely shot Dione. It is a very impressive gate.

[Camille Bisson]

it is pretty - when was this one built?

[richard saffold]

another walk through history.

[gloria jones]

Super light, composition, architectural in this great shot...great history too

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Lovely B&W shot. Such pretty architecture.

[Fisher Family]

Nice shot of this lovely piece of architecture!

Ian

[carol white]

A super monochrome shot

[bkb in the city]

Great shot and interesting info

[Pyrrhula]

Impressing buildings with a beautiful old architecture. Great shot.

[Danny Davies]

Impressive Dione, all building in block.

[Phil Howcroft]

cool mono and an excellent narrative to accompany it dione

[Tony]

An excellent capture of that impressive structure. We don't have anything like it anywhere in Australia. Fav

[Islandgirl]

Wow cool architecture and very atmospheric!

[KWind]

Fabulous shot... love the processing.

[Peggy Scroggins]

Amazing in B&W. Makes it really capture your attention. FAV for sure.

[tony gig]

Wonderful stonework and capture...Fav

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

Impressive architecture. Great choice for b&w, concentrates the eye on line and form.

[Harbie]

Lovely architecture!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

The stone work is amazing- good shot!