The Maltese Islands are located 288 kilometers north of Africa and 93 kilometers south of Sicily.
Malta is a country rich in history, and Valletta, the capital city that Grandmaster Jean de la Valette constructed in the 1500s, is a center of culture. On just 55 hectares, it has a sizable number of historically significant sites, including 320 statues. A wonderful fusion of baroque and modern buildings may be found in Valletta. It is so significant that UNESCO has designated it a World Heritage Site.
Malta is a remarkable tourist destination with modern five-star hotels and a variety of beaches thanks to its picturesque charm, historic allure, and advantageous location in the heart of the Mediterranean.
Capital City of Malta
Founded in 1566, Valletta is Malta’s capital city and is one of Europe’s smallest capital cities, with many buildings having a strong Baroque character. Built on a peninsula between two natural harbors’ (Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour), the city sits perched on higher ground. Valletta is named after its founder, the respected Grand Master of the Order of St. John, Jean Parisot de la Valette.
Hosting a vast cultural programme, walking around Valletta you’ll come across an intriguing historical site around every corner: votive statues, niches, fountains and coats of arms high up on parapets. Narrow side streets are full of tiny quaint shops and cafés, while Valletta’s main streets are lined with larger international branded shops for fashion, music, jewelry and much more.
The Tritons’ Fountain is a fountain located just outside the City Gate of Valletta, Malta. It consists of three bronze Tritons holding up a large basin, balanced on a concentric base built out of concrete and clad in Travertine slabs. The fountain is one of Malta’s most important modernist landmarks.
