Historical base of the Order of Malta!
The city walls of Valletta - capital of Malta
St Johns Co Cathethedral main entrance - Valletta capital of Malta
View through a small alley to the sea - Valletta capital of Malta
The European city of Valletta is located in the east of the main island of Malta directly on the Mediterranean coast.
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Facts & Info Valletta
| coordinates | Latitude: 35 ° 53'58 "N Longitude: 14 ° 30'52 "E |
| Continent | Europe |
| Land | Malta |
| location | Main island of Malta |
| waters | Mediterranean |
| Sea level | 44 meters above the sea |
| Area | about 0,85 km2 |
| population | City: approx. 8000 inhabitants (Stand 2021) Area: approx. 250.000 people = about half of the population of Malta |
| Population density | about 9400 km2(Stand 2021) |
| Language | Maltese |
| City age | Laying of the foundation stone in 1566 |
| Landmark | St. John's Co Cathedral Dome of the Carmelite Church |
| Peculiarity | Seat of the Order of Malta from 1530 to 1798 UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980 European Capital of Culture in 2018 |
| Origin of name | Jean de la Vallette, the 49th Grand Master of the Order of Malta, was the founder of the city. |
Sightseeing & Attractions Valletta
10 things to do in Valletta
- Let yourself be enchanted by the triton fountain
- Tour the magnificent St. John's Co Cathedral
- Visit the Grand Master's Palace and its knightly collection
- Marvel at the 5000 year old stone figure “Sleeping Lady” and other historical treasures in the archaeological museum
- Stroll through Valletta's small side streets
- Take a tour of the aristocratic palace "Casa Rocca Picola"
- Relax in Upper Barakka Gardens and take the elevator down to the waterfront
- Take the ferry to see the Valletta skyline
- Experience an open air event in the old theater
- Enjoy the night atmosphere with live music at dinner
The Triton Fountain in Valletta capital of Malta
Ornate decorations and ceiling paintings of the St Johns Co Cathedral - Valletta capital of Malta
Medieval armory in the Grand Master's Palace of the Order of Malta - Valletta capital of Malta
Malta Travel Guide: Knights in the Palace of the Grand Masters of the Order of Malta - Valletta Capital of Malta
5000 year old sculpture - Sleeping Lady - Malta Valletta National Archaeological Museum
National Archaeological Museum of Malta in the capital Valletta
Valletta's small streets invite you to stroll - Valletta capital of Malta
The Barakka Gardens a green oasis in the Valletta capital of Malta
With the ferry you can see the skyline of Valletta, capital of Malta
The dome of the Carmelite Church dominates the skyline of Valletta, capital of Malta
Enjoy the food and live music in Valletta - capital of Malta
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