Malta
City vibes in capital Valletta
You cannot visit Malta without spending at least a day in its charming capital Valletta.
Saint John's co-cathedral
Get an early start so you can make it to Saint John's co-cathedral by opening time. Like that you don't have to queue to see the exquisite interior of this cathedral. It might not look special from the outside, but I swear the inside is unlike anything you have seen before.
Republic Street
Malta's main street screams for a stroll. There are many lovely buildings and squares along this road, including the Grand Master’s Palace, which you can visit if you like.
The quintessential Maltese streets
You have probably seen countless pictures of Malta’s typical streets, filled with honey-hued houses with closed balconies in every colour imaginable. Valletta has got plenty of them, so take your time to roam through some of them.
Fort Saint Elmo
Overlooking the sea is 16th century Fort Saint Elmo, that houses the National War Museum. The museum covers the nation’s military history throughout the centuries and as such gives a valuable insight into how Malta’s culture came to be.
Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens
These are two small, yet gorgeous parks that overlook the Grand Harbour and the Three Cities on the other side of the water. The Upper Barrakka gardens also include the Saluting Battery, from where a cannon is fired at noon and four PM every day.
Triton Fountain and Parliament of Malta
Before leaving Valletta, make sure you don't miss these two places that are worth a stop.
