When it comes to cities, Valletta is one of the most famous in Europe. Built over 500 years ago, it is often described as a city “built by gentlemen, for gentlemen” and has recently become a World Heritage Site, signifying its cultural significance. When you enter the city, expect an explosion of activity, colour, noise and confusion.
As well as being the capital of Malta, Valletta is also the commercial and political center and is packed with hundreds of shops as well as a large daily market. For the more discerning visitor, there is plenty of history and culture to sink your teeth into.
Valletta is full of museums, galleries, palaces and other places of great interest, most of which are worth visiting. But, more important than all that, it is the people who make Valletta a truly beautiful place to visit.
Whether you’re walking down the main street, Republic Street, or down one of the many, many side streets, you’ll find a wide variety of people, each with a story to tell. Don’t stick to the beaten path either. Beneath the fortifications and around the bastions there are plenty of cool little places to look at, bars to sit and hang out in and of course people to chat with.
We do not suggest for a second that you miss attractions such as the Cathedral of San Juan, the Armory or the Museum of Fine Arts. That would be wrong. But we suggest you take the time to discover the true heart of Valletta.
And what about the Valletta waterfront?
Grand Master Pinto could never have imagined that the sumptuous warehouses he built 250 years ago, at the height of Malta’s Baroque period, would become one of the island’s hottest entertainment venues. Stretching along the water’s edge and the historic Quay Wall, where the Knights of St. John and European merchants used to unload their ships, Valletta Waterfront invites you to discover its full mix of shopping, dining and entertainment experiences.
The various bars, restaurants and nightclubs found here offer a unique experience to patrons who drink and dine in this majestic setting within Malta’s Grand Harbour, a natural deep-water harbour, for many thousands of years the epicenter of the Malta’s maritime activity, a truly exceptional place. and exceptional backdrop.
The Valletta Waterfront has also served as a splendid venue for open-air concerts, where Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant and versatile Italian blues singer Zucchero have thrilled thousands with open-air concerts.
There are also toys, a wide variety of typical Maltese souvenirs and handicrafts such as Mdina Glass and Gozo Glass products, the traditional filigree and lace fabric known as ‘bizzilla’ in Maltese, as well as the classic statuettes of the Knights. In addition, there is also a wide selection of delicate gifts for all tastes.
Valletta’s waterfront is the gateway to Malta’s capital, Valletta, a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen. In fact, as one of the most successful Mediterranean ports, the port of Valletta welcomes more than half a million cruise passengers in what can be called an “open-air” museum.