Valletta
Malta
- Safety rating
- 8.9/10
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October for warm, comfortable weather and fewer crowds.
- Population
- 0.0M
Overview
Malta's tiny fortified capital is a baroque jewel of golden limestone, built by the Knights of St. John on a rocky peninsula. Grand harbor views, ornate churches, and honey-colored palazzos pack its compact, UNESCO-listed grid.
Top attractions
See St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Upper Barrakka Gardens, and Grand Master's Palace.
Getting around
The compact city is walkable, with buses, ferries, and a panoramic lift connecting it to the harbor.