Historic sites in Valletta

Historic landmarks

Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage city, is defined by its concentrated collection of military and religious architecture commissioned by the Order of St. John. This list features 16th-century landmarks including the Grandmaster's Palace and its historic armory, the opulent St. John's Co-Cathedral housing Caravaggio masterpieces, and the star-shaped Fort St. Elmo. Visitors can explore noble residences like Casa Rocca Piccola, the baroque Auberge de Castille, and the 18th-century Manoel Theatre. These sites, ranging from the Saluting Battery to numerous historic churches, document Malta's strategic role in Mediterranean history.

Historic landmarks — Map

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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.

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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.

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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…

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Casa Rocca Piccola

Casa Rocca Piccola is a 16th-century palace in Malta, and home of the noble Maltese family de Piro.

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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…

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St. Paul's Shipwreck

The Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck, also known as simply the Church of St Paul's Shipwreck, is a Roman Catholic parish…

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Auberge de Bavière

The Auberge de Bavière is a palace in Valletta, Malta. It was built as Palazzo Carneiro in 1696, and was the residence of Grand Master Marc…

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Saluting Battery

Lascaris Battery, also known as Fort Lascaris or Lascaris Bastion, is an artillery battery located on the east side of Valletta, Malta.

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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…

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Manoel Theatre

Teatru Manoel is a theatre and important performing arts venue in Malta.

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St. Paul

St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, officially The Pro-Cathedral and Collegiate Church of Saint Paul, is an Anglican pro-cathedral of the Diocese in…

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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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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

The Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a Carmelite Roman Catholic minor basilica dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, located in…

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Church of Saint Nicholas

The Church of Saint Nicholas, also known as the Church of All Souls, is a Greek Catholic church in Valletta, Malta, dedicated to Saint…

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Church of Saint James

The Church of St James is a Roman Catholic church in Valletta, Malta. A previous Mannerist church was built on site in the early 17th…

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Church of Saint Francis

St Francis of Assisi Church, dedicated to St Francis of Assisi, in Valletta, was built in 1598 and was completed by 1607.

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Church of the Madonna of Liesse

The Church of Our Lady of Liesse is a church in Valletta, Malta. The church was built in 1740 on the site of a 17th-century church.

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Our Lady of Victory Church

The Our Lady of Victory Church, formerly known as the Saint Anthony the Abbot Church, was the first church and building completed in…

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