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Great Siege Monument
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The Great Siege Monument (Maltese: Il-Monument tal-Assedju l-Kbir), also known as the Monument to the Fallen of the Great Siege,[1] is a monument commemorating the Great Siege of Malta located in Valletta, Malta. It consists of three bronze figures symbolizing Faith, Fortitude (or Valour), and Civilization, standing on top of a granite base. The monument is the work of the sculptor Antonio Sciortino, and it was inaugurated on 8 May 1927.[2]
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Great Siege Monument | |
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Maltese: Il-Monument tal-Assedju l-Kbir | |
![]() The monument in 2017 | |
Artist | Antonio Sciortino |
Completion date | 8 May 1927 (1927-05-08) |
Medium | Bronze |
Movement | Neoclassical |
Location | Valletta, Malta |
Coordinates | 35°53′52.9″N 14°30′45.1″E |
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