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Malta - Senglea - L'IslaSenglea - Maltese: L'Isla is a fortified city in the east of Malta Mainly in the Grand Harbour area east of Valletta. Senglea / L-Isla is one of the 'Three Cities', with the other two being Cospicua and Vittoriosa.
Senglea is home to the Church of Our Lady of Victory, known for its miraculous healings.
Fortifications in Senglea / L-Isla: Senglea Bastions, St Michael Bastions Churches in Senglea / L-Isla: Porto Salvo Church, St Julian Church, Our Lady of Victories Church Visitor Attractions in Senglea / L-Isla: Senglea Point (Swimming), Gardjola Gardens, Senglea Promenade Historical Sites in Senglea / L-Isla: Villa Sirene Davies, Foundations of Fort St Michael Senglea / L-Isla Events: February - Carnival Activities March 31 - Freedom Day Regatta March/April - Religious processions of the Redeemer, Our Lady of Sorrows, Good Friday and Easter Sunday May 8 - Senglea Day June - Annual pilgrimage with the miraculous statue of Jesus the Redeemer September 8 - Victory Day Regatta September 8 - Feast of Our Lady of Victories The listing of a particular facility or service on this website does not necessarily mean that we recommend the business or individual(s). Prices, telephone numbers, services and personalities may change at short notice. We will not be held accountable for any error or omission within the text and images may be used for illustration purposes only. |
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The city of Senglea is also called Civitas Invicta (the invincible city), because it managed to resist the Ottoman invasion at the 
Most visitors to Malta will remember Senglea as the premonitory due south of Fort St Angelo in Valletta's Grand Harbour for its Vedette or Look Out Tower decorated with stone-carved ears, eyes and a pelican - the herald of Grandmaster Claude De La Sengle. This look out tower gives the sentry a great view over the Grand Harbour's defences. 