Cities

We have visited Valletta, the current capital city of Malta

Valletta is the capital city of Malta. The city takes his name and was called La Valletta  from the victorious Grand Master, Jean de la Valette.

Valletta contains buildings from the 16th century onwards, built during the rule of the Order of St. John also known as Knights Hospitaller.
The city is essentially Baroque in character, with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture.  The City of Valletta is  recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Visit to Mdina, the old capital of Malta.

Mdina is a fortified city. The city was founded by Phoenician settlers  around the 8th century BC, and was later renamed Melite by the Romans.

The old walls

A medieval street

The arch

Saint Paul's Cathedral

We have also spent a lovely afternoon in the cities of Senglea, Cospicua and Vittoriosa

From Valletta, a trip on board of a dghajsa, a traditional maltese boat, takes us to the these cities   

Vittoriosa