MAL MAL TA&GOZO TA&GOZ 16 l 17
D A Y B Y D A Y
Fountain Images: left © www.viewingmalta.com top: Mario Galea © www.viewingmalta.com bottom: Josef P. Willems © www.viewingmalta.com
Image: © Melvin Bugeja
The fountain consists of three large mythological tritons which carry a large heavy basin on one of their hands. On this basin, water jets create a cone shaped water movement. This gives elegance and majesty to the fountain. The fountain was first operated on May 16, 1959. It was never officially inaugurated because there was no Maltese government in place at that time. During those days the water jets were lighted by coloured lamps. This was pleasant to the eye and no wonder the fountain became a major attraction. The fountain enriched the entrance to Valletta and even gave a sense of beauty to the main bus terminus. It became a symbol of Valletta and is featured on many postcards. Nowadays, the fountain is still in good working condition and enriches the surrounding area especially the fortified Valletta walls. All the water jets are now lit in one colour – white. Surely one cannot miss a visit to this landmark.