Valletta
Valletta is the cultural and commercial capital of Malta and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is an open-air museum boasting baroque architecture and home to some of Malta’s best historical sights. Throughout the years, Valletta has welcomed emperors, heads of states, artists and poets and is now the permanent seat of the Maltese government.
The city is busy by day, yet retains a timeless atmosphere. Valletta hosts a vast cultural programme and while walking around the city you will 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, jewellery and much more.
Places to visit in Valletta:
- St John’s Co-Cathedral
- National Museum of Archaeology
- National Museum of Fine Arts
- Upper/lower Barrakka Gardens
- Auberge De Castille.
- Fort St Elmo Museum
- Grand Master’s Palace & Armoury.
- Valletta Waterfront
- Casa Rocca Piccola
- Manoel Theatre
Nightlife and Entertainment in Valletta
The Valletta Waterfront is an ideal location for entertainment, shopping and more. During the day, it is buzzing with activity as cruise liners enter and leave Grand Harbour. At night time, locals and foreigners mingle in the bars and restaurants that line the waterfront or just take a stroll to take in the beautifully restored facades of the stores built by Grand Master Pinto and the stunning view of the Three Cities.
Numerous bars and restaurants can be found there.
Shopping
Malta’s main shopping districts are located in Valletta and Sliema. You will find various outlets selling most of the leading brands. Shops in Malta are generally open from Monday to Saturday and from 09.00hrs to 19.00hrs.
Easy SL is conveniently situated right in the middle of popular shopping centres such as the Embassy shopping complex and Savoy shopping centre. Valletta itself is a shopping mecca, attracting locals and visitors from around the island. Bargains are easy to find, especially along Republic Street, the main thoroughfare, which boasts the widest range of locally- produced goods and international brands. Valletta has several shopping malls and arcades. Amongst the grid of streets with tiny crafts shops, restorers and household shops, Valletta has designer names, fashion, music, jewellery shops, cosmetics and bookshops.