Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Valletta, Malta, Europe

Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Valletta, Malta, Europe

Valletta is the capital city of the Southern European country, Malta geographically positioned at 35°53′52″ N 14°30′45″ E. The city of Valletta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site declared in 1980. Valletta is renowned for its historical sites, beaches, museums, gardens and feasts.

Geography of Valletta:

Situated on the eastern coast of the Malta Island, Valletta sprawls over an area of 0.8 sq. km with an elevation of 56 meters. Valletta experiences a Mediterranean climate with mild and wet winters, and warm and dry summers.

History of Valletta:

Valletta was named in the honor of the defender of Malta Island from the Ottoman attack in the year 1565, Jean Parisot de Valette. Most important historical buildings of Valletta dates back to the 16th century during the reign of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Valletta hosted the 24th Chess Olympiad in 1980.

How to reach Valletta?

The Malta International Airport is the airport serving entire Malta including Valletta situated around 8 km away from the heart of Valletta. This airport covers all the major cities of Europe including Moscow, Paris, London, Rome, Dublin, Amsterdam, Madrid and Athens.

Taxis are always accessible at the airport and also one can use bus or rental car to reach Valletta from the airport.

Local transportation is upgraded, served by both luxury and general buses. Taxis and rental bikes and cars are the additional options to move within Valletta.

Culture, Shopping and Food in Valletta:

The major events held in Valletta include:

Maltese Carnival
Saint Paul’s feast
Malta International Music Master Classes
Saint Dominic’s feast

Republic square is one of the major shopping sites in Valletta and the famous food corners in Valletta include:

Rampila Restaurant and Wine bar
Caffe Cordina
De Robertis
Malata Restaurant

Things to do in Valletta:

Festival celebrations
Shopping
Day tours

Places to see in Valletta:

National Museum of Fine Arts:

Located on the South Street in Valletta, the National Museum of Fine Arts is concentrated on the visual arts, holding a great collection of artworks by national and international artists.

Upper Barrakka Gardens:

Being one of the most famous parks in Malta, the Upper Barrakka Gardens was established in the year 1775. It houses numerous interesting statues including “The street boys” by sculptor Antonio Sciortino and also offers a great view of the Grand Harbour.

Manoel Theatre:

The Manoel Theatre is a national theatre of Malta and the 3^rd oldest functioning theatre in Europe. It houses the National Orchestra of Malta, is situated on the Old Theatre Street of Valletta.

Other places of interest in and around Valletta include:

James Cavalier
The Casa Rocca Piccola
The National Library
The Sacra Infermeria
John’s Co Cathedral
Fort St. Elmo
The National Museum of Archaeology
The Palace of the Grand Masters
The Cathedral Museum
The Magisterial Palace of the Grandmaster
Lower Barrakka Gardens
Hastings Gardens
The Triton Fountain
The Valletta Waterfront

Best time to visit Valletta:

The best time to visit depends on what tourists like to do or see; especially the summer months are ideal for sightseeing and beach exploration.

Accommodation Options in Valletta:

Being a capital and one of the top tourist destinations of Malta, Valletta houses loads of world class hotels with top class facilities and services and the city also boasts numerous budget options with all standard amenities. The prominent hotels in Malta include: