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Valletta

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Tugboats sailing back into Grand Harbour in Valletta, with the historic Saluting Battery overlooking the scene from the Upper Barrakka Gardens.

Valletta

Valletta is the capital city of Malta. It sits between two beautiful harbours: the Grand Harbour on one side and the Marsamxett Harbour on the other. Valletta is one of the smallest capital cities in Europe, but it is full of history and wonderful sights.

The city was built in the 1500s by a group of knights called the Knights Hospitaller. They named it after a leader named Jean Parisot de Valette, who helped protect Malta. Valletta has many old and beautiful buildings, like palaces, churches, and gardens. In 1980, it became very special when UNESCO chose it as a World Heritage Site. Later, in 2018, it was named the European Capital of Culture.

Valletta is a place where people can see history all around them. It has strong walls, lovely gardens, and many important buildings. Even though some places were damaged during a difficult time long ago, the city still shines with beauty and stories from the past. Today, it is a busy and bright place where people live, work, and visit to see its amazing treasures.

Images

Monument to Alexander Ball in the Lower Barrakka Gardens, Valletta, Malta.
The beautiful interior of St. John's Co-Cathedral, showcasing its impressive architecture and design.
A scenic view of St. Michael's Bastion in Valletta, Malta, showcasing historic fortifications and coastal landscape.
A vibrant street view in Valletta, Malta, showcasing colorful murals and historic buildings.
The grand interior of St. John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, Malta, showcasing its beautiful architecture and artwork.
The Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta, a historic building with impressive architecture.
A beautiful 19th-century painting showing ships in the harbor of Valletta, Malta.
A beautiful 19th-century painting by J.M.W. Turner showing a historic view of Malta's Grand Harbour with ships and the Mediterranean Sea.
A historic view of the harbor at Valletta, Malta, showcasing the city's beautiful waterfront and architecture.

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