Night photograph of the Seige Bell memorial at the mouth to the Grand Harbour Valletta Malta with the moon in the background.

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Overlooking the Great Harbour of Valletta is the Siege Bell Memorial erected in 1992 to honour over 7000 people who lost their lives in the WW II Siege of Malta, 1940 –1943. The 10 tonne bronze Great Siege Bell memorial was inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth and the President of Malta, Dr. Censu Tabone on 29 May 1992, the 50th anniversary of the awarding of the George Cross of Bravery to the island of Malta in 1942. It is rung daily at noon. The bell is mounted in a limestone tower. At the foot of the bell tower is a bronze figure representing the 7000 who died in the siege. The gallery contains pictures of the plaques. The memorial was built on the initiative of the "George Cross Island Association" based on the idea of a local member, Philip Pullicino. (Info source )

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Size: 2400px × 3000px
Location: Seige Bell memorial Valletta Malta
Photo credit: © Jerry Taylor / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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