A nostalgic photograph shared by the Department of Information has taken many people down memory lane, showing the City Gate Arcade in Valletta during its construction phase decades ago.

The striking black-and-white image captures a busy scene in front of Valletta’s imposing bastions, with workers, machinery, and curious onlookers gathered around the developing site. Vintage cars line the nearby streets while pedestrians pause to observe the progress, offering a glimpse into everyday life in Malta at the time.

The photograph highlights a period of transformation around the capital’s entrance, when new structures were being added to accommodate the city’s evolving commercial and social activity.

Shared with the caption ‘Throwback to City Gate Arcade under construction – who remembers this phase?’, the post quickly sparked memories among followers online, with many recalling how the area looked before later redevelopment projects reshaped the entrance to Valletta.

Do you remember this phase?