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Barrakka Lift

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The Barrakka Lift is a lift in Valletta, Malta which was constructed in 2012, on the site of a previous lift which had operated from 1905 to 1973 and which was demolished in 1983.

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Mar 28, 2024
To be honest I hate heights ,my wife's knee was hurting,so I put myself through this ( for me ) torture to get back quicker to the town centre. It was 1 euro return ,but I wasn't coming back on the … Full review by bigtruck61
Dec 2, 2023
Cheap way to go from ferries and lower road to upper Barrakka gardens and into Valletta's main areas. 1 euro for return ticket, saves so many steps and time. Plus if you always go into the one next t… Full review by Ronald R
Sep 3, 2023
When you are in the Upper Barrakka Gardens - you will see , when looking towards the Grand Harbor - this construction. The Barrakka Lift - built in 2012 end of the year - is replacing the old Barrak… Full review by Tiberiu_Baranyi
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The Barrakka Lifts serve as a modern gateway to the historic heart of Valletta. Opened in December 2012, these lifts are a significant la…
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Construction completed:2012

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Can I buy advance tickets to the lift to avoid standing in line? Because I need 35 tickets. Is there usually a long line to …
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Can I buy advance tickets to the lift to avoid standing in line? Because I need 35 tickets. Is there usually a long line to get on the lift? How long is the ride up? Thank you
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No queue when we used the lift last month. Probably takes only 30 seconds. Not sure if you can buy in advance, sorry. .
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Answer by Shaun L · Jul 19, 2022
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can I use the lift to get to the Lascaris War Rooms.
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I don't think so. Access to the war rooms is from the Upper Barrakka garden. The lift goes down to the 3 cities ferry terminal.
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Till what time is last service
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It operates all day, but I don't it works at night.
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There is still only one ticket machine in operation. The other one is still awaiting parts from Italy. This has been the situation …
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There is still only one ticket machine in operation. The other one is still awaiting parts from Italy. This has been the situation for two years.
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Ticket access machines at the bottom were not working early October just left open, but the pay machine was. Only one euro or your ferry ticket. The subsidy must be enormous, its not …
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Ticket access machines at the bottom were not working early October just left open, but the pay machine was. Only one euro or your ferry ticket. The subsidy must be enormous, its not a lot to pay.
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Answer by Anne M · Oct 16, 2016
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I would like to know if this is open on a Sunday and what else is open on Sunday in Valletta Malta as we are arriving my …
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I would like to know if this is open on a Sunday and what else is open on Sunday in Valletta Malta as we are arriving my cruise ship on a Sunday?
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Yes the lift is open Sundays. It takes you up to the gardens and from there walk to the shops of Valletta. There are many things to see. One you must visit is St. John Cathedral in …
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Yes the lift is open Sundays. It takes you up to the gardens and from there walk to the shops of Valletta. There are many things to see. One you must visit is St. John Cathedral in Valletta. The firing of the noon guns at the Upper Barrakka is also interesting. Many shops are open as are restaurants. Cafe Cordina is one such place. Enjoy your short stay in Valletta/
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