Stretching a tiny 1km long by 600m wide, you might be surprised to find there are plenty of things to do in Valletta for such a small city. In fact, I’d say Valletta is only going to increase in popularity with tourists who are seeking an abundance of historical sites and the best restaurants and bars all within walking distance. The trouble with city breaks in big cities like Rome or Paris is that I end up with a list of sites, museums, restaurants and activities that make accomplishing everything I’d like to do impossible in one weekend. I end up saying “I’ll do that next time” but the truth is I’d rather see new places. With somewhere like Malta, it is completely realistic to experience all the best things to do in Valletta in a short space of time, at a leisurely pace. With Valletta being 2018’s European Capital of Culture, there’s never been a better time to visit Malta’s capital city. Here are all the top things to do in Valletta including the beautiful historical sites that helped the entire city become a UNESCO World Heritage site as well as the new modern touches which make Malta’s capital city a true up-and-coming place to visit. If you like to explore alone but love having the knowledge of a guide then I highly recommend this audio guide for Valetta.
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Marvel at the Valletta City Gate and new Parliament building You download it and listen to it on your phone so you can explore at your own pace but it’s like having a guide in your pocket! Much better than reading from a guide book and nicer than joining a big group tour! 1.
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Valletta certainly knows how to make a good first impression. I still remember the first time I saw the imposing city walls and tall, striking gate. It was like entering an ultra-modern medieval city, if that makes any sense at all.
Valletta’s city gate, walls, Royal Opera House and Parliament building (which both sit just behind the gate) were all designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano in 2013, making use of Malta’s abundance of limestone. There has been some criticism of the untraditional facades from locals but, personally, I like the idea that Valletta is developing its own identity. Valletta is such a walkable city and it would be completely possible to walk up and down every single street if you wanted to! That gorgeous limestone brick can be found all over Valletta (and the rest of the country). You might notice the streets are on a grid system like New York City and it’s no coincidence. The long streets allow the sea air to travel around the city and let the light in around the tall buildings. You might also notice that the houses tend to have brightly painted window boxes and doors. If you’re short on time or love to learn more about a destination then why not take a walking tour in Valetta? Most are still there today which doesn’t surprise me as why would you remove decorations when they look so pretty?! This has everything to do with the Knights of Saint John, a medieval military order in Malta who ordered that every street corner street should be decorated with shrines, statues or balconies. I’m a big fan of walking tours because you see so much more than when you’re wandering alone and this one is just £12. Check out the National Museum of Archeology Book it for when you first arrive to help get your bearings and so you can quiz your guide on great places to eat and drink!Ĥ. It might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but the archeological history in Malta is perhaps among the best (and oldest) in the world. So, if you don’t have time to check out the sites themselves around the rest of Malta, then a trip to the National Museum of Archaeology should be high on your list of things to do in Valletta. The museum features artifacts from the Hypogeum (an underground crypt) in Paola from 3000 BC and the Megalithic Temples. If you’re a pre-history nerd then consider this the best place in Malta to get your geek on! Tickets cost no more than €5 per person. Nowhere else has a military history like Malta, and especially Valletta.
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