Sliema is a town located on the northeast coast of Malta in the Northern Harbour District. It is a major residential and commercial area and a centre for shopping, bars, dining, and café life. It is also the most densely populated town on the island.
The Matrice of Sliema and Gzira dedicated to Our Lady Star of the Sea (Stella Maris)
Construction of the Sliema promenade, ca. 1890
Cinema Gaiety and Barclay's Bank, 1958
Barclay's Bank, 1958
Marsamxett Harbour, historically also referred to as Marsamuscetto, is a natural harbour on the island of Malta. It is located to the north of the larger Grand Harbour. The harbour is generally more dedicated to leisure use than the Grand Harbour.
View of Marsamxett from Sliema
Marsamxett Harbour in the 19th century from a painting by Girolamo Gianni
Marsamxett seen from Valletta in 1942
Royal Navy submarines at Manoel Island in World War II