The Floriana Lines are a line of fortifications in Floriana, Malta, which surround the fortifications of Valletta and form the capital city's outer defences. Construction of the lines began in 1636 an
San Salvatore Bastion and Counterguard
View of the Grand Harbour in c. 1725, with the Floriana Lines visible to the left
Floriana Lines as seen from Sa Maison Gardens
Section of the fortifications which was demolished and is now occupied by the Grand Hotel Excelsior
Pietro Paolo Floriani was an Italian engineer and architect who designed military and theatrical buildings.
Monument to Pietro Paolo Floriani erected in 2009 at Floriana, Malta