Valletta
“a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen”
is Malta’s capital city: Valletta is named after its founder, the respected Grand Master of the Order of St. John, Jean Parisot de la Valette. Started in 1566, Valletta was completed, with its impressive bastions, forts and cathedral, in the astonishingly short time of 15 years. Today, it is one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world. (source)
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St Ursula street Valletta
lantana
Auberge de Castile
Fort St Elmo
Les Gavroches (street urchins)
Lower Barakka Gardens
Maltese Bus
Victoria – Republic Square
Valetta from the parade in Sliema
Pot plants
Upper Barakka Gardens
Valetta enclosed balconies
If you visit Malta take time to wander the streets of Valletta, you will find hidden gems around every corner. Look up to see statues, niches and interesting lanterns. Doors, windows and covered walkways and interesting door handles.
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Maltese Cross
Skull
Covered Passage
Door Handles
Look up!
Courtyard-at-Manoel-Teatro
Teatro Manoel
Courtyard of Grand Master’s Palace
If you love history, you will love Valletta.
TRAVEL WORDS 
It looks like an amazing place. There must be lots to explore. I haven’t been there, but now I want to go. Thank you.
Job done then 😀
Oh, how wonderful! I have never been to Malta so I enjoyed this *armchair trip very much, Jude.
*I have pinched this expression from you yourself… 😉
Hehe, armchair trips are wonderful Dina. All the fun and n one of the expense or travel woes 😉
Wonderful photographs that bring back fond memories.
Thank you FND 🙂
the pictures were amazing and Valletta looks wonderful – and love their gentlemen slogan….
have a nice week
Thank you 🙂