Set on the lower tier of St. Peter and Paul Bastion as part of the Valletta Land Front overlooking the Grand Harbour, the Saluting Battery is an artillery battery constructed in the 16th century by the Order of Saint John

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Saluting Battery, Valletta

Set on the lower tier of St. Peter and Paul Bastion as part of the Valletta Land Front overlooking the Grand Harbour, the Saluting Battery is an artillery battery constructed in the 16th century by the Order of Saint John.

Set on the lower tier of St. Peter and Paul Bastion as part of the Valletta Land Front overlooking the Grand Harbour, the Saluting Battery is an artillery battery constructed in the 16th century by the Order of Saint John. It has been utilized during the blockade of 1798–1800 and World War II, but is today mainly used for ceremonial gun salutes. The 8 working replicas of SBBL 32 pounders in the battlements fire gun signals daily at 1200 and 1600.

Admission is €3.00 for adults, and €1.00 for children under 16 years, inclusive of guided tour.


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About Saluting Battery

 Battery Street, Valletta, Malta

 +356 2122 5277

 www.salutingbattery.com

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