Notre Dame Gate
Notre Dame Gate
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Notre Dame Gate is a grand baroque military gate built into the 17th century Cottonera Lines to protect the Three Historic Cities of Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua. It is of monumental proportions being built on five levels. From its roof one can observe a good part of the island including Valletta and the whole of Cottonera. Over the centuries it has served as the main gate for the region, a military barracks, a gun powder magazine, a chapel, an air raid refuge and throughout World War One during and after the Gallipoli Campaign an extension to the nearby Cottonera Military Hospital. This gate now houses the headquarters of Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna - the Malta Heritage Trust. It is available for visiting once a week as part of a guided tour every Wednesday starting at 10am. This tour also includes a visit to the former Cottonera Military Hospital and parts of the Cottonera Lines.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Ana L
Navan, Ireland2,682 contributions
Nov 2020
This is a nice gate, but certainly not the most impressive one. Worth a quick stop. You can climb to the top.
Written 20 November 2020
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MarpleTraveller
Marple, UK1,481 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
We were lucky to get a guided tour of the gate which is the highest point on the Cottonera Lines. The Guide was very informative about the history and current aspirations for the Gate. The venue is not generally open so you need to contact WirtArtna direct for details of availability.
Written 20 October 2019
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mandarina55
Staffordshire70 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
We have often seen this magnificent Baroque gate on the horizon, not knowing what it was, but only recently took the trouble to visit it and it is well worth it. It was actually built in the late 1600's. On a sunny day, the views of Valletta and the Grand Harbour are fantastic. The height advantage helps to bring history, the Cotonera Lines, the Military Hospital to life.
Written 16 July 2018
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Aggie C
Kalkara, Malta262 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
I drive passed this structure at least 4 or 5 times a week and never realised that you could go inside. Parking is somewhat haphazard as located on a main roundabout but don't let 'tis put you off. The building has survived bombs and redevelopment taking place all over the island , a stunning piece of history located on the edge of the 3Cities.
Written 21 August 2017
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545medva
Budapest, Hungary3,901 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
You would think this is on of the Birgu city gates, but it is not. It is one of the seven gates built into the fortified lines. Today it is the headquaters of the Malta Heritage Trust. From the top you have a marvelleus view over the 3 cities.
Written 30 December 2016
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143snoopy
Shrewsbury, UK23 contributions
Jan 2014 • Couples
A good walk to this gate which is in the middle of a round about.. A good photo opportunity but that is about all There is a board but the geography makes it difficult to do any more.
Written 26 January 2014
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Linda V
Daugavpils, Latvia10 contributions
Sept 2020
Nice place to visit if you are nearby. I would not travel just to see Notre Dame Gate by itself, but if you are nearby - go check it out!
Written 11 August 2021
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caes73
United Kingdom11 contributions
Sept 2017 • Family
An historic gate leading to supberb waterfront restaurants and leading to St Angelo Fort. Well worth a visit.
Written 30 September 2017
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823zaidap
Marsascala, Malta11 contributions
Sept 2017
Not a place "must visit" but if you happen to be in area go and visit. Is the main gate of the Cottonera Lines, located in Birgu, was built in 1675 in the Baroque style, and it is currently used as the headquarters of the heritage organization Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna.
Written 7 September 2017
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Bjorn M
Malta50 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
Had the pleasure to visit this gate thanks to a tour organised by Heritage Malta. The tour focused more on the purpose it served in WW1, that of a military hospital(together with what nowadays is St.Edward's School). The tour guide further explained to us the history behind this gate and how it was built during the construction of the cottonera lines. Once you learn more about it, its functions and get a chance to go inside too, then you'd appreciate this gem more.
Written 30 June 2017
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