What to do and see in Valletta, Island of Malta: The Best Historic Walking Areas

December 23, 2021 Lean Nau

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.
Restaurants in Valletta

1. MA Vassalli Street

Valletta, Island of Malta Malta
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MA Vassalli Street

2. Barrakka Lift

Xatt Lascaris Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1920 Malta https://www.transport.gov.mt/land/other-public-transport/barrakka-lift-826
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Barrakka Lift

The Barrakka Panoramic Lifts are located inside the ditch of the fortifications of Valletta, and it links Lascaris Wharf to St. Peter and Paul Bastion and the Upper Barrakka Gardens. It allows access from the Grand Harbour to the Valletta city. It was first constructed in 2012, on the site of a previous lift (1905 - 1973). In 1905, the lift was constructed out of steel, and it was 60 m high. The lift had two cabins that could hold 12 passengers and tickets cost ½d for military personnel and 1d for other clients. Malta's independence in 1964, took a toll on the lifts as a significant amount of the lift's clients were British military personnel and employees. There were significant losses, stopped operation in 1973 and lifts were demolished in 1983. Plans to construct similar steel structure lifts initiate in 2004, were designed by the local firm Architecture Project and inaugurated in 2012. The lifts facilitate access to the historic centre of Valletta to/from the Grand Harbour.

Reviewed By chrissieb94 - Dorset, United Kingdom

The Barrakka Lift links the Grand Harbour and Waterfront with the city centre above, with its museums and churches, shops and restaurants. It saves time and a long walk uphill and takes just a few seconds! You are charged 1 Euro to go up and it is free to go down. Excellent idea!

3. Republic Street

Valletta, Island of Malta Malta
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Republic Street

4. Valletta City Wall

Valletta, Island of Malta Malta
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Valletta City Wall

5. Prince Alfred Court

Republic Street, Valletta, Island of Malta Malta http://www.tripwolf.com/it/guide/show/872555/Malta/Valletta/Prince-Alfred-Court
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Prince Alfred Court

6. Auberge d'Italie

Triq Il-Merkanti, Valletta, Island of Malta Malta
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Auberge d'Italie

7. Republic Square

Valletta, Island of Malta Malta
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Republic Square

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