Forts & citadels
The Great Siege Tunnels
Valletta, Malta
The Great Siege Tunnels in Valletta showcase 18th-century military engineering, carved by soldiers using pickaxes during the Great Siege of 1779-1783. A walk through these tunnels reveals strategic viewpoints used by British soldiers defending Gibraltar.
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- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
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