Founded in 1565 by the Order of St John as a refuge for soldiers returning from the Crusades, Valletta is now the capital of Malta and a piece of living history. With an unsurpassed collection of original Baroque architecture, fortified city walls overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and the spectacular Co-Cathedral of St John, which features intricately carved stone vaults and a famed painting by Caravaggio, it is no wonder that this smallest of European capital cities is a world heritage site.
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Offbeat Music Bar has a mission to cultivate a hub for music lovers through performances by the best in local and foreign talents.
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One of the oldest, active theatres in Europe dating to 1731.
We visited the theatre and it is absolutely beautiful, well worth the entrance money to be able to explore the beautiful theatre and would love to see a performance within the venue A must for any theatre lover visiting Valetta/Malta
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Valletta Living History is a 35 minute, high definition, docudrama, in the form of an audio visual show, depicting the history, culture and lifestyle of Malta and the Maltese. Re-live the arrival of Valletta’s earliest settlers; the Great Siege that erupted between the Knights of St John and the fierce Ottoman Empire; French and British rule; as well as the city’s heroic role in World War II till present day. An audiovisual spectacular, the show provides great entertainment for all the family, right in the heart of Malta’s capital city Valletta. It provides fantastic insight into the history of the capital, local culture and Maltese society, through a documentary that charts Valletta’s evolution over the centuries. Travel Back Through Time! Valletta Living History takes you on a journey through time to discover Valletta’s incredible past! This leading Maltese attraction showcases the city’s major milestones, its rich architectural heritage and the ways of life of its population at every stage of its development.
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In Guardia Parades are re-enactments of an authentic historical event that took place in the late 16th century. In it there will be demonstrated the regular inspection of the Palace garrison by the Grand Bailiff of the Order of the Knights of St. John in charge of military affairs. During the re-enactment the garrison will carry out military exercises to prove that it is in a high state of alertness.
I saw the In Guardia Parade at Fort St Elmo advertised on the Visit Malta website. It happens a couple of times each month - on the first Sunday of our holiday. It was not a free event as I had thought, so we had to pay €7 each to get in. We did not visit the Fort at this time. The re-enactment was well worth the money and lasted 45 mins. We enjoyed the colourful costumes, the drums and cornets, the marching, musket firing, and sword fighting. There was a commentary explaining events and some dialogue from the participants. These are not actors, but local volunteers and their enthusiasm is evident.
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The Embassy Cinemas in Valletta are the latest and most modern film theatres to open in Malta. A truly unique space in the heart of Valletta, the Embassy offers the latest cinema and event facilities. All the latest films and blockbusters are screened in the six cinema theatres available, which are equipped with super-comfy seating, air-conditioning, and five of them with stadium seating for unobstructed viewing throughout. We can also provide different food and drink options from our bar or even through our catering partners. You can also experience The Star Lounge -a unique place equipped with a cinema screen and a sofa lounge to make your cinema experience an exclusive one.
The cinemas here are bit smaller and cosier than the other larger cinemas in Malta. They are well kept, the staff are young but friendly and the selection is great. Highly recommended if you plan to visit Valletta and watch a movie there.
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The Malta Experience Is Malta's Premier Tourist Attraction. Discover the turbulent and inspiring history of the Maltese Islands with this unique and informative audio-visual tour that combines a 45-minute historical documentary show and a 30-minute visit of La Sacra Infermeria, an old hospital built by the Knights of St. John. This tour is an ideal first stop for visitors who wish to discover the Maltese Islands and step back in time to relive Malta's history. The attraction is open daily including Saturdays and Sunday (from 11:00 AM every hour), and the cafe and souvenir shop are open daily.
Good introduction to Malta history via a film which is 45mins long. Then the guided hospital tour by Anna well worth, she is funny at the right points.
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Malta 5D is a Quality Assured attraction certified by the Malta Tourism Authority. The Malta 5D show is a new generation theatre exploring the history and culture of Malta & Gozo in an interactive and exciting way. This attraction revives the main episodes of the past and present in an impressive and colourful feature with 3D film, moving seats, water spray, leg ticklers, scents and air blasts. A unique experience for all ages! An exhibition of works by local artists is displayed in the foyer.
Excellent! Informative, educational and fun! Well worth a visit, highly recommend. We thoroughly enjoyed but wished it lasted longer.
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