The bronze figures were cast in the Lagana foundry in Naples, Italy.
The fountain was originally meant to feature a different design, but local politics led to the selection of the current Triton theme.
The three Tritons represent Malta's historical, cultural, and geographic ties to the sea.
During the 1970s, the basin was used as a stage for public performances, which caused significant structural damage to the bronze.
The 2017 restoration involved dismantling the entire structure and creating a new supporting foundation for the heavy bronze figures.
The fountain replaced a pre-existing trolleybus terminus at the city gates.
It is one of the most prominent examples of 20th-century public art in Malta.
Tritons’ Fountain is a landmark bronze and stone monument serving as the primary entry point to Valletta. Designed by sculptor Vincent Apap and architect Victor Anastasi, it was inaugurated in 1959. The sculpture features three bronze Tritons supporting a large basin that acts as a water reservoir. It is located at the edge of the Floriana bastions, immediately outside the Valletta city gates. The fountain underwent a major restoration in 2017 to repair the bronze casting and modernize the mechanical systems. It now features an integrated LED lighting system that illuminates the structure after sunset.
From the pedestrian walkway looking toward the Valletta City Gate with the fountain in the foreground.
View the fountain at night when the LED lighting sequence is active.
Use the surrounding pedestrian plaza to avoid the heavy traffic that circles the monument.
Combine your visit with a walk through the nearby City Gate to enter Valletta.
Do not attempt to climb or touch the bronze figures; the fountain is heavily monitored by security and is a protected national monument.
