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Barrakka Lift – Historic alleyway in Malta loop from Valletta

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Barrakka Lift – Historic alleyway in Malta loop from Valletta

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Barrakka Lift – Historic alleyway in Malta loop from Valletta

02:17

8.67km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 373 m for 1.38 km

After 7.00 km for 1.38 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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112 m

Barrakka Lift

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The elevator is mostly used by cruise ship excursionists

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270 m

Traditional Boat Taxis in Valletta Harbour

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Small, colorful traditional wooden boats run to cross the harbor entrance or can be booked for harbor tours.

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2.81 km

Viewpoint

4.70 km

View of Valletta and the Grand Harbour

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Here you can stroll along comfortably, enjoy the view of Valletta and marvel at the many yachts. There are small cafes, ice cream parlors and restaurants on the waterfront. There is also a ferry to Valletta from here.

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5.34 km

Chapel of Our Lady of Damascus (Tal‑Griegi), Birgu

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The name of the chapel was changed in 1575.

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5.72 km

View of St. Joseph Church, Kalkara

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History of Kalkara Parish Church

As the population of Kalkara grew there was a need for a church and in 1890 a church dedicated to St. Joseph was built and Kalkara became a parish in 1879. The original church was bombed during the Second World War and a new church was built more centrally.

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6.13 km

Historic alleyway in Malta

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6.41 km

St. John Bastion and Advanced Gate

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St. John Bastion – a large asymmetrical bastion containing two of the three main gates of Birgu, designed by de Mondion in the 18th century. A modern road passes through an arch in the bastion.

St. John Cavalier – a two-tiered cavalier built on St. John Bastion. It was originally built prior to 1565, but was modified in the 18th century. Minor alterations were also made by the British in the 19th century.

Advanced Gate – the second of the three main gates, located on the right face of St. John Bastion.

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8.49 km

View from the Upper Barrakka Gardens

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Great view with impressive buildings.

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8.67 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.72 km

2.60 km

2.32 km

507 m

446 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.85 km

3.39 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

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Comments

February 6, 2024,Malta - Valletta mit Überfahrt zu den Three Cities - Vittoriosa - Cospicua - Senglea

Impressive from Valletta, the trip over the water, all around us only fortresses.

Let's dock at the port of Vittoriosa and explore the city.

Always with a view of the water, surrounded by the old buildings, we treat ourselves to an ice cream and look down on Kalkara.

Continuing on, right by the water, we enjoy the regional delicacies.

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June 17, 2022,Malta 🇲🇹 Valletta / The Three Cities

The Three Cities: Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua can be reached from Valletta with a traditional water taxi 'dghajsa' or with a harbor ferry. We took advantage of both. A nice day trip from Valletta and it is less touristy. Picturesque narrow streets, beautiful views of Valletta,...

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December 27, 2022,🇲🇹Malta: Three Cities und Valetta

Today we took it easy and then went on what was supposed to be the most strenuous day tour - Valetta. Our landlord gave us the tip to drive to the Three Cities and from there take the ferry to Valletta. That was a very good suggestion, because the three peninsulas are actually just as attractive as Valletta - but …

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March 27, 2025,Malta, Tag 2: Von Senglea und Vittoriosa nach Valletta und Sliema

Senglea and Vittoriosa lie on either side of Dockyard Creek and existed even before the arrival of the Knights in 1530. Senglea suffered greatly during World War II and was subsequently rebuilt in its original style. From here, you can already see the ostentatious luxury yachts anchored in the Vittoriosa marina. A bridge leads to Vittoriosa, a very pretty town …

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May 9, 2022,🇲🇹 Malta: Dgħajsa Boat trip and Walk through 3 Cities

Ride the traditional
Maltese wooden boat of the so-called Dgħajsa. Almost feels like being on a Venetian gondola. "only almost"

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April 15, 2026,🚶‍♂️ (Malta) Drei Alte Städte (1530) bei Valletta 🌞

Round trip through the "Three Old Towns". Connecting trip by boat.
Weather today without Saharan dust 😀🌞

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Barrakka Lift – Historic alleyway in Malta loop from Valletta

Barrakka Lift

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View of Valletta and the Grand Harbour

Chapel of Our Lady of Damascus (Tal‑Griegi), Birgu

View of St. Joseph Church, Kalkara

Historic alleyway in Malta

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