These are some old Floriana photos to bring back the memories of the days gone by. Have we paid the price of progress?
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A view of Crucifix Hill. Note the granaries which spread up to this area.
A general view of Floriana.
A very old view of Floriana from Valletta showing the original church before the new facade was constructed in 1884. The area between the two cities is a maze of ravelins and fortified walls. One can notice the diamond shaped St. Magdalen Ravelin, which was later demolished to construct the tram and bus terminus.
Another interesting general view of Floriana. The photo was probably taken from City Gate.
A peaceful view of the Balzunetta side of Floriana at the beginning of the 20th century.
(Photo taken from http://www.doi.gov.mt)
The original Portes des Bombes as built by Grand Master Perellos in 1721.
(Photo taken from http://www.doi.gov.mt)
Portes des Bombes as modified by the British in 1868
(Photo taken from http://www.doi.gov.mt)
The statues of St. Publius and St. Paul in a procession together on the granaries to celebrate the Centenary of St. Paul's arrival in Malta. The event took place on the 23rd of July, 1960.
The small square in front of the entrance to the Mall gardens. The bronze statue of Grand Master Vilhena, still occupying this site, is nowadays relocated and replaced by the Independence Monument.
St. Anne's Square, Floriana
A not so old photo of the Phoenicia Hotel.
Christ the King monument in front of the Phoenicia Hotel
NATO Headquarters
An old postcard showing Sarria Street. The photo must have been
taken from somewhere in front of Sarria Church.
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