| Valletta and its suburb town of Floriana are perched on the steep Sciberras peninsula jutting out into Malta's two deep natural harbours, Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour. Valletta is the Islands' fortress city. Founded by the Knights of St John in 1566, it is known as the 'city built by gentlemen for gentlemen' ; a 16th century architectural masterpiece. Although its many titles recall its rich historical past, Valletta is very much a working, capital city; a bustling cultural centre and the administrative and commercial heart of the Islands. The bastions of this fortress city rank among the world's greatest examples of military engineering. Valletta is also regarded as a unique example of baroque architecture. Its grid of narrow streets house some of Europe's finest churches, palaces and cultural treasures. Floriana lies within Valletta's landward fortifications which extend to the Portes des Bombes on the main approach road. This suburb town has fine examples of patricians' houses and 17th century wharf buildings as well as several gardens laid out in the time of the Knights. 
The Fortress City, "a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen". Valletta has many titles, all recalling its rich historical past. It is the "modern" city built by the Knights of Malta - "The Knights of the Order of St John "; a masterpiece of the baroque; a European Art City; and a World Heritage City. But these are just some of its faces and fortunes.
Valletta is also Malta's capital city: a living, working city, the administrative and commercial heart of the Islands. Nowhere in Malta is the life of the Islands reflected more than here. The city is busy by day, yet retains a timeless atmosphere. The grid of narrow streets house some of Europe's finest art works, churches and palaces.
Valletta hosts a vast cultural programmed. Street events are staged against the city's magnificent baroque architecture and floodlit bastions. There is theatre and music and all manner of things to see and join in, from avant garde art to traditional church festas. The city is a delight to shop in: narrow side streets are full of tiny shops selling antiques, maps, books, prints and jewellery.
Walking around Valletta, you'll come across an intriguing historical site around every corner: votive statues, niches, fountains and coats of arms high up on parapets. And when you need to stop and take it all in, the city yields up squares, courtyards, gardens and any number of cafés, right on cue. |  More Photos of VallettaGetting There: All public transport Busses end up in Valletta- Bus Route Map. Valletta is well sign posted from the airport. Taxi services from Airport to Valletta are also available 24hrs.
Malta Tel code: ++356
Position: East Accommodation: Hotels in Valletta or for self catering the closest is apartments in nearby Sliema
Beaches: The Nearest beach is in Sliema which are rocky beaches or beach clubs. For sandy beaches travel north towards Mellieha and Gozo
Shopping: Almost all kind of shopping is possible in Valletta, shopping malls,Cinemas,Bookstores ,banks are found in Valletta. Banks in Valletta: All local Banks, ATM`s, Automatic foreign currency exchange and foreign exchange bureaus. All Major European and World Currencies accepted. Visit www.bov.com for exchange rates and currencies accepted. HSBC also have a bank outlet in Valletta
Entertainments: Historic attractions, Cinemas, Opera,theathre,Harbour cruises, Museums,Scuba Diving (assisted or professional). Eating out: A number of Restaurants to choose from,inc. Pizzerias,Take aways,fast food,coffee shops Public transport: - Regular and frequent buses to and from Valletta Bus Route Map Internet Cafes: yes What to see: Museums, Palaces including the Grand Masters Palace, artmuseums, gardens, fabulous churches such as St Johns Co Cathedral and Caravaggios paintings and lots more. There can be few Mediterranean cities as rich in architectural, historical and cultural heritage as this unique, baroque, walled city. Must do`s..: Harbor Cruise around the fortified city walls of Valletta, The Grand harbour, Visit St. Johns Co Cathedral, and the Grand Masters Palace | Valletta Map Malta Hotels in Valletta Pheonicia Hotel Valletta Find a range of Hotels in Sliema Book locally and save.Local booking service offers fantastic savings on rates you wont find anywhere else Apartment Rentals close to Valletta nearby Sliema 
Facing Valletta and nly about 15 minutes away by car ,Seafront Self catering apartment rentals in Sliema Malta. 1 ,2 or 3 bedroom apartments sleeping 1 to 6 persons. Optional Airconditioning available Malta Scuba Diving Services Do something Special this time ...Discover the wonders of Scuba diving when in Malta. Valletta has many excellent Dive sites to explore!..more info. |
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