During World War II, Malta became one of the most bombed places on earth. For two and a half years, the island endured the sounding of 3,000 alerts and the dropping of over 17,000 tons of bombs. The Mellieħa World War II Shelters are one of the largest shelters complexes in Malta, dug entirely by hand and reaching the length of over 500 metres.
The complex includes lenghty corridors with anti-blast chambers, private rooms to accommodate entire families, a maternity section and a guarded room reserved to protect national treasures. This served as protection for the local population and refugees from all over the Island.
Mellieħa MLH1172
Malta
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