The walled city of Valletta, the capital of Malta, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980, has many buildings dating from the 16th century. Come on a walk with us though the streets of Valletta.
We arrived in Valletta on the ferry from Sliema, a ten minute crossing which cost 1.5 Euro per person for a single ticket. This is probably the most scenic way to approach Valletta.
We arrived in Valletta on the ferry from Sliema, a ten minute crossing which cost 1.5 Euro per person for a single ticket. This is probably the most scenic way to approach Valletta.
View of Valletta from the Sliema ferry
It’s a quite a steep climb from the ferry up to the main street in Valletta, which was adorned with suspended stars during our visit.
It’s a quite a steep climb from the ferry up to the main street in Valletta, which was adorned with suspended stars during our visit.
Stars in the streets of Valletta
I liked the water fountain decorated with a horse standing on his back legs. It was a bit gusty to sit in the café there though.
I liked the water fountain decorated with a horse standing on his back legs. It was a bit gusty to sit in the café there though.
One of the water fountains in Cathedral Square
St John’s Co-Cathedral was constructed in the 16th century by the Knights of Malta.
St John’s Co-Cathedral was constructed in the 16th century by the Knights of Malta.
St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta
There are three dials on one of the towers, one for the time of day, one for the day of the week and one for the date.
There are three dials on one of the towers, one for the time of day, one for the day of the week and one for the date.
Three dials on Valletta Cathedral
We continued down the slope to the southern side of Valletta where there were many examples of traditional style architecture.
We continued down the slope to the southern side of Valletta where there were many examples of traditional style architecture.
One of the streets was decorated with red garlands.
Red garlands on the streets of Valletta
There are religious sculptures on many street corners.
There are religious sculptures on many street corners.
Religious sculpture in Valletta
There is a pavement fountain in front of the Grand Master’s Palace, the Maltese seat of government.
There is a pavement fountain in front of the Grand Master’s Palace, the Maltese seat of government.
Grand Master’s Palace in Vallletta
The Armoury is just behind the palace.
The Armoury is just behind the palace.
Peaceful courtyard at the entrance to the Armoury in Valletta
View toward Grand Harbour in Valletta
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