What to see in Malta: The Capital City and Attractions

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What to see in Malta The Capital City and
Attractions
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Malta may not be a destination on most
travellers places-to-visit-once-in-a-lifetime
list, but the beautiful city certainly has a fair
share of travellers from across the world,
year-round.
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A small group of islands perched in the middle of
the Mediterranean Sea, the legendary past,
grandeur fortifications built by the Knights of
St John there are a lot of things Malta is
well-known for and the capital city, Valetta of
one of them. Often described as a city of
palaces built by gentlemen for gentlemen,
Valetta is a must-visit when youre in Malta.
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• But, before you set your foot in Valetta, have a
  glance at these interesting facts about the
  capital city that will make your trip even more
  exciting and fun-filled.
• The first foundation stone of Valletta was laid
  in 1566, six months after the victory of the
  Maltese over the Turks.
• Built in the mid-16th century, Valetta is the
  first planned city in Europe and is distinguished
  primarily by its rich Baroque architecture.

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• The capital city has acquired its name from the
  legendary French Grand Master of the Knights of
  Malta, Jean Parisot de Valette.
• Owing to the immense number of finely sculpted
  historic buildings within the city, UNESCO has
  recognised Valetta as a World Heritage Site.
• Valletta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was
  awarded World Heritage Status in 1980, largely
  due to the immense amount of historic buildings
  within it.

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• The capital city boasts super connectivity to
  different regions of Malta with the islands
  major bus terminus situated right outside the
  entrance to Valletta.
• As a Catholic country, Malta has hundreds of
  beautiful churches and over 25 are located within
  the capital city itself.
• One of the oldest working theatres in Europe, The
  Manoel Theatre, which was built by the Knights of
  St John is located in the west of Valletta.

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Now that you have gained a bit of knowledge and
information about Valetta, you dont have to
waste your time wandering around figuring out
what to see in Malta.
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Contact Us
Street Address Triq Il-Maskli,
Qawra City St. Paul's Bay
State Malta Zip Code
SPB1408 Phone No. 356
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