Set the scene.
East Street was once Strada San Luigi and later Strada Levante. At its corner with Archbishop Street, a raised lion marks the area known as Fuq l-Iljun.
Here’s the twist.
The restoration department explains that the monument marked property belonging to the Vilhena Foundation. Its lion holds the Grand Master’s coat of arms.
Why it still matters.
An official street name and an everyday landmark can work together. Imagine giving directions before everyone carried a map: a lion high above the corner would be difficult to miss.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.