The gardiola at the edge of a bastion in the Grand Harbour of Malta. Time stands still in the magnificent harbour, where the walls are the same as those of over 400 years ago.
The city of Valletta is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Malta has over 25 kms of walled cities which come to life with a golden glow at night.
Situated close to the entrance of the Grand Harbour of Malta, the Siege Bell Memorial was inaugurated in 1992 by Queen Elizabeth II to honour those who lost their lives during the siege of Malta of 1940-1943. Seen here at sunset from the sea during the sunset cruise on the Hera II.