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Malta - The Siege Bell Monument, Valletta -We visited The Siege Bell Monument, Valletta during our visit to Malta in 2011
The Siege Bell Monument in Valletta, Malta
The Siege Bell tolls at midday, every day in memory of those who gave their lives during the Siege of Malta - A book of rememberance is in the National War Museum, Valletta. The Siege Bell Monument was erected in 1992 and commemorates the award of The George Cross to Malta and honours over 7000 service personnel and civilians who gave their lives during the siege of Malta by Axis forces between 1940 and 1943.
A commemorative plaque, on the wall below the bell, was unveiled by His Excellency Professor Guido de Marco the then President of Malta on the 15th April 2002 upon the 60th anniversary of the George Cross award, in the presence of Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, The Princess Royal. 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 Siege Bell Monument in Valletta, Malta stands on Il-Ponta Ta' L-Imgerbeb opposite Lower Barracca Gardens, overlooking the entrance to Valletta's Grand Harbour.
The Siege Bell Monument was built on the initiative of The George Cross Island Association, founded by Fred Plenty, and was dedicated jointly by His Excellency 