


But thanks to cutting-edge, contemporary architecture like the new City Gate and Parliament Building (both designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano) the old city now exists seamlessly with the new. Given Valetta’s remote location it would have been easy for Old Man Time to simply forget about it. Experience the street food of Valletta with a local tour guide, who will bring the tastiest treats of the island to your fingertips. Thousands of colorful, covered balconies cling to the sides of the buildings and are the perfect spot for curious locals to watch the comings and goings of the city below. John’s Co-Cathedral, where an austere outside hides stunning frescoes and “the most beautiful floor in the world” inside.Īnd if you get the feeling that you’re being watched while you’re wandering, look up. Contents 1 History 2 Dinosaurs 3 Gallery 3. There’s plenty to see on the cobblestone side streets, too, like St. Jurassic World: Dominion Valletta is a city and Capitol of Malta, and is the location of the Amber Clave Night Market. It has a striking balance between an ancient city and a modern vibrant space, which no other city can match in my opinion. Enjoy authentic American dining with the inspired cuisine and musical memorabilia of the unique Hard Rock Cafe Malta (Valletta Waterfront) located at the. Head for Triq ir-Republika for shops, cafés, and bakeries serving up can’t-miss treats like pastizzi (filo pastry with ricotta) and ftira, a savory flatbread. Artefacts include military armour of the Knights, a former warplane that defended the city against the Italians and Maltas award for gallantry, the George. But despite its small size (less than half a square mile!), we think you’ll be wishing you had more time to see everything the city has to offer. The Lilliputian capital of Malta, Valletta is one of the most concentrated UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world.
