MANCAMONDO

Southern
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MALTA

Valletta

Malta, officially known as the Republic of Malta.

Malta is a Southern European island country
consisting of an archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea.

It lies 80 km south of Italy, 284 km east of Tunisia, and 333 km north of Libya.

Valletta is the capital city of Malta, colloquially known as Il-Belt ("The City") in Maltese.

Valletta Republic of Malta november 2022

Malta became a British colony in 1813, serving as a way station for ships and the headquarters for the British Mediterranean Fleet.

It was besieged by the Axis powers during World War II and was an important Allied base for operations in North Africa and the Mediterranean.

The British parliament passed the Malta Independence Act in 1964, giving Malta independence
from the United Kingdom as the State of Malta, with Elizabeth II as its queen.

The country became a republic in 1974. It has been a member state of the Commonwealth of Nations and the United Nations since independence,
and joined the European Union in 2004; it became part of the eurozone monetary union in 2008.

Valletta, Republic of Malta (Maltese: Repubblika ta' Malta) november 2022.

Valletta Republic of Malta november 2022

Valletta, Republic of Malta (Maltese: Repubblika ta' Malta) november 2022.

Valletta Republic of Malta november 2022

Valletta, Republic of Malta (Maltese: Repubblika ta' Malta) november 2022.

Valletta Republic of Malta february 2017

Malta's location has historically given it great strategic importance as a naval base, and a succession of powers, including the Phoenicians,
Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Moors, Normans, Sicilians, Spanish, Knights of St. John, French and British, have ruled the islands.

it is located in the South Eastern Region, in the central-eastern portion of the main island of Malta having
its western coast with access to the Marsamxett Harbour and its eastern coast in the Grand Harbour.

Valletta, Republic of Malta, 03.02.2017.

The south eastern shore of the Marsamxett harbour is formed by the Sciberras peninsula, which is largely
covered by the town of Floriana and the city of Valletta. At its tip lies the 16th century Fort Saint Elmo.
The Sciberras peninsula divides Marsamxett from the larger parallel natural harbour, Grand Harbour.

The Grand Harbour (Italian: Porto Grande), also known as the Port of Valletta, is a natural harbour on the island of Malta.

It has been substantially modified over the years with extensive docks (Malta Dockyard), wharves, and fortifications.

With its partner harbour of Marsamxett, Grand Harbour lies at the centre of gently rising ground.

The Grand Harbour, il-Port il-Kbir, Valletta, Republic of Malta, february 2017.

The Saluting Battery (Maltese: Batterija tas-Salut) is an artillery battery in Valletta.
It was constructed in the 16th century by the Order of Saint John.

Valletta Lower Barakka Gardens & Downtown february 2017

The city was named after Jean Parisot de Valette, who succeeded in defending the island from an Ottoman invasion during the Great Siege of Malta.

The city is Baroque in character, with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture, though the Second World War
left major scars on the city, particularly the destruction of the Royal Opera House.
The city was officially recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980.

Valletta, Republic of Malta, february 2017.

The Auberge de Castille is an auberge in Valletta, that now houses the Office of the Prime Minister.

Valletta, Republic of Malta, february 2017.

Renzo Piano's Parliament House, Valletta, Republic of Malta, february 2017.

Valletta, Republic of Malta, february 2017.

St John's Co-Cathedral is a Roman Catholic co-cathedral in Valletta, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.

The Grandmaster's Palace (Maltese: Il-Palazz tal-Granmastru), officially known as The Palace (Maltese: Il-Palazz),
was built between the 16th and 18th centuries as the palace of the Grand Master of the Order of St. John,
who ruled Malta, and was also known as the Magisterial Palace (Maltese: Palazz Maġisterjali).

It eventually became the Governor's Palace (Maltese: Palazz tal-Gvernatur), and it currently houses the Office of the President of Malta.

Valletta, Republic of Malta, february 2017.

Valletta Marsamxett enceinte & Harbour february 2017

Valletta, Republic of Malta, february 2017.

The Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Basilica di Nostra Signora del Monte Carmelo, Valletta, Republic of Malta, february 2017.

Valletta, Republic of Malta, february 2017.

The Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a Roman Catholic church. It is one of the most famous churches and main
tourist attractions of Valletta, and it forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage site which includes the entire city.

Valletta, Republic of Malta, february 2017.

Marsamxett Harbour, historically also referred to as Marsamuscetto, is a natural harbour on the island of Malta.

It is located to the north of the larger Grand Harbour. The harbour is generally more dedicated to leisure use than the Grand Harbour.

Off Gżira lies Manoel Island, now connected to the mainland by a bridge.

Sliema is a town located on the northeast coast of Malta in the Northern Harbour District.

Sliema is a major residential and commercial area and a centre for shopping, bars, dining, and café life.
It is also the most densely populated town on the island.

Manoel Island, view from Valletta, Marsamxett Harbour, Republic of Malta, february 2017.