Triton Fountain
Valletta, Malta
Duration
10 minutes
Entry
Free
Hours
Accessible year-round
Cruise
Day Trip ✓
A monumental bronze fountain depicting three Tritons, at the entrance to Valletta outside the City Gate, one of the island's most famous landmarks.
Local Tip
The fountain is best photographed at night when it's illuminated. It's the main meeting point for locals in Valletta — 'meet you at the Tritons'.
The Triton Fountain is a monumental bronze fountain at the entrance to Valletta, just outside the City Gate, depicting three Tritons holding up a large scallop-shell basin. Designed by the Maltese sculptor Vincent Apap and installed in 1959, it is one of Malta's most famous landmarks and the main meeting point in the capital — locals simply say 'meet you at the Tritons'.
The fountain was extended in the 2010s with an additional ring of water jets and a lighting system, making it particularly striking at night. It sits in a large pedestrian piazza that serves as the forecourt to Valletta, with the City Gate on one side and the bus terminus on the other. Most visitors pass through it on their way into the city, but it's worth pausing to appreciate the sculpture and the atmosphere.
⭐ Highlights
- ✓Monumental bronze fountain of three Tritons (1959)
- ✓Designed by Maltese sculptor Vincent Apap
- ✓One of Malta's most famous landmarks
- ✓Main meeting point in Valletta — 'meet you at the Tritons'
- ✓Particularly striking at night when illuminated
How to Get There
The Triton Fountain is at the entrance to Valletta, directly outside the City Gate and next to the bus terminus. It is the first landmark most visitors see on arrival.
Open in Google MapsBest Time to Visit
Visit at night to see the fountain illuminated, or during the day as you enter or leave Valletta. The piazza is busiest during the day and at evening rush hour.
Visitor Tips
- 💡The fountain is free and accessible year-round
- 💡Best photographed at night when illuminated
- 💡It's the main meeting point — a good landmark for navigation
- 💡Combine with the nearby City Gate and Parliament building
📍 Nearby Attractions
- Valletta
- Grandmaster's Palace
- St. John's Co-Cathedral
- Fort St. Elmo & National War Museum
- Triton Fountain
Triton Fountain — Frequently Asked Questions
Is entry to Triton Fountain free?
Entry to Triton Fountain costs Free.
How long should I spend at Triton Fountain?
We recommend spending around 10 minutes at Triton Fountain to see the highlights.
What are the opening hours of Triton Fountain?
Triton Fountain is open: Accessible year-round.
Where is Triton Fountain in Malta?
Triton Fountain is located in Valletta, Malta.
Is Triton Fountain suitable for cruise day visitors?
Yes, Triton Fountain is cruise-friendly and easily accessible from Valletta's cruise terminal during a day visit to Malta.
What's the best tip for visiting Triton Fountain?
The fountain is best photographed at night when it's illuminated. It's the main meeting point for locals in Valletta — 'meet you at the Tritons'.
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