Valletta Essentials
Explore the architectural legacy of the Order of St. John across Valletta and the Grand Harbour. This collection spans from the Neolithic Ħal-Saflieni Hypogeum to the 16th-century Grandmaster’s Palace and the gilded interior of St. John’s Co-Cathedral, home to Caravaggio’s masterpieces. The selection features military strongholds like the star-shaped Fort St. Elmo and Fort St. Angelo, alongside Renzo Piano’s contemporary City Gate. Visitors can observe the daily cannon fire at the Saluting Battery or view prehistoric Maltese figurines at the National Museum of Archaeology within the historic Auberge de Provence.
A St. John's Co-Cathedral
Historic baroque cathedral known for its richly decorated interior and significant artworks, including pieces by Caravaggio. Designed by Girolamo Cassar, it serves as an important religious and cultural site.
B Ħal-Saflieni Hypogeum
The Hypogeum of Ħal Saflieni is a Neolithic subterranean structure dating to the Saflieni phase in Maltese prehistory, located in Paola,…
C Grandmaster's Palace
Mannerist palace from the 16th century that serves as the official office of the President. It was originally the residence of the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller and contains a public museum featuring state rooms and an armoury.
D Upper Barrakka Gardens
Historic public garden and scenic viewpoint featuring panoramic views of the city, Grand Harbour, and surrounding fortifications. The site includes monuments, memorials, and a historic saluting battery, and is wheelchair accessible.
E Fort Saint Angelo
Fort St. Angelo is a bastioned fort in Birgu, Malta, located at the centre of the Grand Harbour.
F Fort St. Elmo
Fort Saint Elmo is a star fort in Valletta, Malta. It stands on the seaward shore of the Sciberras Peninsula that divides Marsamxett Harbour…
G Inquisitor's Palace
The Inquisitor's Palace, also known as the Sacred Palace, is a palace in Birgu, Malta.
H Casa Rocca Piccola
Casa Rocca Piccola is a 16th-century palace in Malta, and home of the noble Maltese family de Piro.
I Auberge de Castille
The Auberge de Castille is an auberge in Valletta, Malta. The auberge is located at Castile Place, close to Saint James Cavalier, the Malta…
J Saluting Battery
Lascaris Battery, also known as Fort Lascaris or Lascaris Bastion, is an artillery battery located on the east side of Valletta, Malta.
K City Gate
City Gate is a gate located at the entrance of Valletta, Malta. The present gate, which is the fifth one to have stood on the site, was…
L Triton Fountain
The Tritons’ Fountain is a fountain located just outside the City Gate of Valletta, Malta.
M National Museum of Archaeology
The National Museum of Archaeology is a Maltese museum in Valletta, with artefacts from prehistory, Phoenician times and a notable…
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