World War II Shelter — Mosta, Malta
Posted by: prussel
N 35° 54.582 E 014° 25.572
33S E 448225 N 3974084
World War II Shelter underneath the main square in Mosta
Waymark Code: WM13VQK
Location: Malta
Date Posted: 02/25/2021
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During World War II shelters needed to be constructed for protection from air raids. These were dug in the solid rock, the work on the shelter near the Rotunda parvis started in 1940 and was opened for use in 1941 after five months of digging. It was excavated by 15 skilled workers who worked in day and night shifts. It is 75 meters long and runs for 7 meters under the main square. Its design consists of 3 simple interconnecting corridors, with multiple entrances/exits and a few cubicles.
Today the shelter is open to the public (tickets in the church). An exhibition with everyday objects of the time, old photos and information boards shows the war times.
Mosta Local Council website