Valletta: All You Need to Know About Malta’s Capital City
Founded in 1566, Valletta is Malta’s capital city and is one of Europe’s smallest (and southern-most) capital cities, with many buildings having a strong Baroque character. Ever fancied yourself exploring what feels like one huge open-air museum? …
Things to do in Valletta: Top 20+ Places of interest and activities
Looking for things to do in Valletta? Here's a list of 20+ ideas of what to see and what to do in Malta's capital city.
Is Valletta (Malta’s capital city) worth visiting? - MaltaUncovered.com
Probably one of the most surprising questions I get asked on this website is whether or not it’s worth visiting Malta’s capital city of Valletta. The short answer is: You’d be missing out if you don’t visit Valletta.
Where is Valletta located (on a map)? - MaltaUncovered.com
Valletta is located along the northern coastline of Malta and is surrounded by two large natural harbours (Marsamxett Harbour and Grand Harbour). Valletta is the capital city of the country Malta, which is located in the Mediterranean and forms part of Europe (and a member state of the European Union).
Valletta’s history: A tale of conflict and cultural development
At the turn of the 17th century, Valletta had grown into a sizeable city for the standards of those days. The city was a popular place to settle among the local population, considering its safe fortification, while former capital Mdina had lost much of its allure after the Great Siege.
Malta: My Introduction to this Amazing Mediterranean Island Nation
The capital city of Malta is Valletta, which is located in the North-Eastern part of Malta, on a peninsula between Marsamxett and Grand Harbour (the world’s third largest natural harbour). The city succeeded Mdina as the country’s capital and was built between 1566 and the early 1570s by the Knights of Malta under orders from Grand Master ...
Where is Malta the country located? - MaltaUncovered.com
The capital city of Malta is Valletta, which is one of the smallest and youngest capital cities in Europe. Built in 1566 by the Knights of Malta, Valletta was built as a fortress. Surrounded by tall bastions and full of Baroque buildings and history, it’s one of Malta’s top tourist attractions.
Mdina (the Silent City) and Rabat travel guide and insider tips
Mdina was Malta’s capital city until the Knights of Malta arrived in 1530; The Silent City is an often-used name for Mdina, and you’ll understand once you walk around inside the city walls. It’s also known as Città Vecchia (“Old City”) and Città Notabile (“Notable City”)
Malta’s history and heritage - MaltaUncovered.com
The Order of Knights of St John (also known as the Knights of Malta) ruled the islands from 1530 until 1798, during which period they built present-day capital city Valletta. (Learn more about Valletta’s history here.)
The 30 Best Valletta Hotels and Boutique Hotels
I’ve selected a selection of the best-reviewed hotels in Valletta, Malta, for different budgets, all based on personal experience and local knowledge. Because Malta’s capital city is in popular demand as a travel destination, expect to pay well for a hotel in Valletta, especially compared to the average rates for some of the best hotels in ...