City of Valletta

Valletta, Malta

About

The capital of Malta is inextricably linked to the history of the military and charitable Order of St John of Jerusalem. It was ruled successively by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs and the Order of the Knights of St John. Valletta’s 320 monuments, all within an area of 55 ha, make it one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world.

Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia

Plan your visit

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Valletta is a living historic city with generally open public access to streets, bastions, and viewpoints. Individual attractions inside the UNESCO city maintain separate hours.

Admission

Free

Booking

No booking needed

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When to go

  • Time of day: Morning, Afternoon

Features & amenities

What to expect

  • Indoor + outdoor

What to bring

  • Water
  • comfortable shoes

Good to know

  • Partially accessible
  • Stroller-friendly
Safety
Summer heat and stone streets can make midday exploration tiring; evenings are often the most comfortable time to wander the city.

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Planning Valletta

The rest of my Valletta saves, on the city's planning pages.