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Upper Barrakka Gardens

Battery Street, Valletta, Island of Malta, Malta
Ranked #3 of 24 attractions in Valletta
4.5 of 5 stars 128 Reviews
Type: Gardens
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Llandudno
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Visit the gardens to see the fantastic view of the Grand Harbour and sit there for as long as you want enjoying the view. It's close to the city centre and it doesn't cost a penny. There's a small bar there where you can relax with a drink and light refreshments. A place not to be missed when visiting Valletta. More

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Girvan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Interesting to visit, go just before 12 o'clock and you'll jump when the gun fire. It has a fantastic view over the harbour. Well worth a visit. More

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Orlando, Florida
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Several local people told us not to miss this park. We bought some "wudy rolls" at "pea cakes" at the nearby Sphinx deli and walked down the street to a bench at this park. Well-manicured gardens look over the port, and if you arrived via cruise ship, you can snap some great photos of your ship! Totally free, just stroll... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Walking out to the ledge you are confronted with sweeping views of the Grand Harbor. You can also see across the city side to the Lower Gardens and Harbor entrance. Right next to this is a great restaurant with a huge terrace overlooking all. The prices are very reasonable for the setting. More

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Msida, Malta
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

This is one place that is definitely not to be missed if you are in Valletta. Overlooking the Grand Harbour, you can see the Three Cities and the beautiful blue sea that separates them from Valletta. Breath-taking views. More

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See 4 more reviews by LucienS for Valletta
SE England
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Just the place to sit and watch the Grand Harbor.....You can imagine Aubrey and Maturin here so easily! More

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See 4 more reviews by TheR0berts0ns for Valletta
Malta
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

One place where you can spend some quiet time, have a drink and enjoy the most amazing views of the port. More

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bruxelles
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The views of the harbor and Vittoriosa are very nice, especially if you come around sunset, to see the light change and the buildings get illuminated is worth the climb to this high point. More

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greater manchester
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

popular spot for tourists to take in the views of the grand harbour just inside the city gate and off the main street More

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Fort William, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Absolutely spectacular views from here. We visited as a family in January 2010 but then also again in October 2011 when our cruise ship docked there unexpectedly instead of going to Greece. We had a second chance to see this beautiful place - to take photos of the sea planes and watch the noon day cannon being fired. It is... More

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