Lion’s Square Floriana Malta postcard Galea Zammit vintage

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Lion’s Square Floriana Malta postcard Galea Zammit vintage

A bustling 20th-century view of Lion’s Square in Floriana, Malta, this richly coloured postcard captures the lively architecture and civic pride of one of the island’s key urban centres.

Measurements: approx. 5 7/8 x 4 1/8 inches
Dates: unknown
Condition: Heavy wear noted. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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The graceful symmetry of Lion’s Square in Floriana unfolds in this vintage view, with the distinctive limestone buildings and the grand sculpted lion fountain anchoring the foreground. Shaded by leafy trees and bathed in Mediterranean light, the square brims with 1960s charm — from the curved automobiles to the figures gathered around the basin. This is Malta in motion: architectural elegance meeting everyday life.

Published by Alfred Galea Zammit & Co., this continental-format postcard was printed in Italy and sent to England, bearing a Siculo-Norman 3d Malta stamp and handwritten holiday message. It offers a lively urban contrast to more common coastal cards, showcasing Floriana’s civic beauty and importance as a gateway to Valletta. The dome and balconies rising behind the fountain reflect the town’s Baroque legacy and colonial-era planning.

While the postcard shows heavy surface and edge wear, the image itself remains a vibrant and authentic slice of mid-century Malta. Perfect for collectors of Maltese heritage, vintage urban photography, or postal history, this card carries a tangible link to the island’s daily rhythms and shared public spaces.

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