Malta's Heritage Treasures
Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, contains a dense concentration of historical monuments primarily built by the Knights of St. John. This collection features Baroque landmarks like St. John’s Co-Cathedral, home to Caravaggio’s masterpieces, and the Grandmaster’s Palace. Defensive structures include the star-shaped Fort St. Elmo and the Saluting Battery. The list also encompasses 16th-century noble residences like Casa Rocca Piccola, the Manoel Theatre—one of Europe's oldest working theatres—and several auberges that originally served as residences for the different langues of the Order.
A Grandmaster's Palace
Historic palace featuring mannerist and baroque architecture, originally the residence and government office of the Grandmasters of the Knights of Malta. It currently functions as a museum and official state residence.
B 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.
C 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…
D Casa Rocca Piccola
Casa Rocca Piccola is a 16th-century palace in Malta, and home of the noble Maltese family de Piro.
E 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…
F 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…
G Saluting Battery
Lascaris Battery, also known as Fort Lascaris or Lascaris Bastion, is an artillery battery located on the east side of Valletta, Malta.
H 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…
I Manoel Theatre
Teatru Manoel is a theatre and important performing arts venue in Malta.
J 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…
K National Museum of Archaeology
The National Museum of Archaeology is a Maltese museum in Valletta, with artefacts from prehistory, Phoenician times and a notable…
L Auberge d'Italie
Originally built in the 16th century to house the Italian knights of the Order of St. John, this Mannerist building features a Baroque facade added in the 1680s. It currently houses MUŻA, Malta's national community art museum.
M 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…
N 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…
O 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…
P 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.
Knisja tal-Madalena
The Church of St Mary Magdalene is a Roman Catholic church building in Valletta, Malta.
R 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.
S 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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