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Lascaris War Rooms

Valletta, Island of Malta, Malta
21800992
Ranked #6 of 24 attractions in Valletta
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Military Museums
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Girvan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

A wonderful gentleman welcomed us and our tour guide was a wealth of information and so interesting. It was particularly interesting to my husband whose father sailed in the convoys during WW2. Well worth a visit. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

If you're interested in what happened in the Mediterranean during WWII, then visit the Lascaris War rooms deep under the walls of Valletta. It was from here that the 1941-42 air battle to defend Malta was directed, and the campaign to invade Sicily was directed from here in 1943. Guided tours are provided - the knowledge and enthusiasm of the... More

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St. Petersburg, Russia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The guide here really knows and loves the place. You'll hear a lot of stories of Malta during WW II and some facts really impressive. More

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Bucharest, Romania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

It's very well hidden, but well worth it. After seeing the history museum near St. Elmo, this museum might seem a bit lacking in exhibits. Don't forget though that it's a recently completed work, so there are still things to arrange. However, the tour guide is a wonderful story teller (he would make an excellent history teacher) and you'll be... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Anybody interested in WWII should visit the Lascaris War Rooms. This was the command centre for the siege of Malta and for the Allied invasion of Sicily and the landings at Salerno. It is facinating to visit such an important site and to be told about the history of the place by an engaging and knowledgable guide. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

If you're intrested in the history of World War 2 then this place is fascinating. A little hard to find but worth the hunt. Tours are run every hour and start with a film. You are then taken on a tour on the rooms used during the invasion of Sicily and the seige of Malta. The place feals like a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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Tough to find and is hidden behind the back of bus terminal. Do not miss this if you love WWII history. Excellent guides walk you through the significance of this place, and the importance of Malta, the sacrifices endured here, the dangerous nature of supplying Malta, the invasion of Sicily, the Air & Naval war in the heart of the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

This is a must for all visitors to Valetta interested in the WWII role of Malta and its heroic stand against the onslaughts of first Italian and then German bombing. This is where the air interceptions were conducted and where later was established the operations hub for the North African campaign. The tour is led by very knowledgeable guides who... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Walked miles to get here, no one seemed to know where it was, although there were many signs and when we finally got there it was closed and appeared to have been closed for some time! More

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Hertfordshire
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

A good place to visit if you enjoy history. Lots of tunnels to wander through. A real feel of WWII about the rooms. More

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