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Holidays in Valletta
Maltas’ capital, Valletta, located on the eastern coast, is the islands’ cultural and commercial centre, a thriving working city, filled with wonderful Baroque architecture and home to numerous palaces, churches and museums. Small and compact, Valletta is situated on the Sciberras peninsula, and boasts two natural harbours, Marsamxett, and Grand Harbour, one of the most impressive in the Mediterranean. With its’ magnificently preserved fortified city walls, and no less than 320 monuments, Valletta makes for a fascinating day trip whilst holidaying on Malta.
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Holidays in Valletta – A beautiful Baroque city
Maltas’ capital, Valletta, is incredibly rich in history and culture and its’ 16th century streets are full of unique well-preserved buildings. An ideal city to explore on foot, Valletta only measures one kilometer square, and its’ narrow streets are full of delightful shops selling antiques, maps, jewellery and books. Many grand squares in Valletta are home to charming cafes and bars, perfect for a break from sightseeing. Some interesting places to visit in Valletta include the 16th century Grand Masters’ Palace, St Johns’ Co Cathedral, with its’ beautiful marble floors, the National War Museum, housing the George Cross awarded to the people of Malta, and the National Archaeological Museum. Across the harbour are the three suburbs of Valletta, the ‘Cottonera’, with their medieval homes and intricate palaces.
Holidays in Valletta – Plenty of culture to enjoy
The beautiful city of Valletta offers plenty of entertainment, ranging from the theatre, opera and cinema, to street performances and open-air concerts. There are a wealth of day trips and excursions available in Valletta, including the must-see boat trip around the fortified city walls in Grand Harbour, and the Agotti Botanic Gardens. Accommodation in Valletta ranges from quaint bed and breakfasts to luxury hotels, and the many restaurants offer both international cuisine and local Maltese specialities. Valletta is ideally situated to explore the sights of Malta, with the nearest rocky beach being found just along the coast at Sliema.
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