Valletta capital of Malta

Malta, the historic base of the Order of Malta!

The European city of Valletta is located in the east of the main island of Malta directly on the Mediterranean coast.

Valletta capital of Malta

View through a small alley to the sea - Valletta capital of Malta — View into a small alley to the sea Valletta

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Facts & Information Valletta Malta

coordinates	Latitude: 35°53′58″ N Longitude: 14°30′52″ E
Continent	Europe
Country	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 Malta's population
Population density	about 9400 km²_{(Stand 2021)}
Language	Maltese
City age	Laying of the foundation stone in 1566
Landmark	St. John's Cathedral Dome of the Carmelite Church
Peculiarity	1530 to 1798 Seat of the Order of Malta 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 and attractions Valletta Malta

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 — The Triton Fountain in Valletta Malta

Ornate decorations and ceiling paintings of the St Johns Co Cathedral - Valletta capital of Malta — St Johns Co Cathedral Valletta Malta

Medieval armory in the Grand Master's Palace of the Order of Malta - Valletta capital of Malta — Armoury in the Grand Master's Palace of the Order of Malta in Valletta

Malta Travel Guide: Knights in the Palace of the Grand Masters of the Order of Malta - Valletta Capital of Malta — Malta travel guide: Knights in the Grand Master's Palace of the Order of Malta - Valletta, capital of Malta

Sleeping Lady Malta 5000 year old sculpture National Archaeological Museum Malta Valletta

National Archaeological Museum of Malta in the capital Valletta

Valletta's small streets invite you to stroll - Valletta capital of Malta — Valletta's small streets invite you to stroll – Valletta is the capital of Malta

The Barakka Gardens a green oasis in the Valletta capital of Malta — The Barakka Gardens a green oasis in Valletta, the capital of Malta

Enjoy the food and live music in Valletta - capital of Malta — Enjoy the gastronomy and live music in Valletta Culture – Capital of Malta

With the ferry you can see the skyline of Valletta, capital of Malta — Skyline of Valletta, capital of Malta

The dome of the Carmelite Church dominates the skyline of Valletta, capital of Malta — Dome of the Carmelite Church dominates the skyline of Valletta Malta

Tourists explore the capital Valletta with a small train - Visit Malta — Tourist train in the capital Valletta – Visit Malta

The Valletta Triton Fountain by night - Malta — Triton Fountain of Valletta Malta at night

The city walls of Valletta by night - capital of Malta

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More information for your visit to Valletta: Malta travel guide, Valletta website

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Information on site, as well as personal experiences when visiting Valletta in 2021.

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Valletta capital of Malta

Sleeping Lady • St. John's Co Cathedral • Grand Masters Palace

Malta, the historic base of the Order of Malta!

Valletta capital of Malta

Facts & Information Valletta Malta

Sightseeing and attractions Valletta Malta

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