With venues such as Havana, and Sky Bar, there is no limit to how late you can stay out.
Those looking for a more lively night out might need to venture just outside of Valletta, to nearby Paceville.Īround a half hour bus ride away, Paceville is Malta’s renowned clubbing area.
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Those drawn in by the movie tours would be interested in The Pub the bar actor Oliver Reed took his last drinks.Ī small, no-frills, ‘British style’ drinking establishment, voted 5th most legendary bar in the world, The Pub gives you a taste of home away from home. With a picturesque Grand Harbour backdrop, every Friday evening from May to October brings live sessions on the bridge, and pocket friendly prices, The Bridge Bar is a hidden gem not to be missed. With a reputation for jazz and live music, Valletta’s Bridge Bar is the place to be during the evening. Traditional pastizzi (Image: Creative Commons - Charles Haynes) This tour takes you around the gardens of King’s Landing, the Tower of the Hand, and the Red Keep amongst many others, and runs at €59 (just over £50) for adults, and €29.50 (just over £25) for children aged 3-10. The Game of Thrones tours are held publicly on Saturdays, or privately on weekdays and Sundays. This tour runs at a flat rate of €350 (just over £300) for a group of four, so grab some friends and split the cost. Or for those with more specific interests, and higher budgets, Malta Film Tours operate both a general film tour, and a Game of Thrones specific store, hosted by local actors who have, themselves, been in the very productions they discuss.Īs the setting for many a Hollywood production, the private film tours are held every Sunday and include locations from films such as Gladiator, Troy, and Assassin’s Creed. Home to Caravaggio’s THE BEHEADING OF SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST, the cathedral’s Baroque stylings are sure to catch the eye of aesthetic enthusiasts.
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John’s Co-Cathedral is a must-see.įor only €10 (just under £9) or free for children under 12, you can see first-hand the grandeur of one of Malta’s most popular tourist attractions. With 3D visuals, as well as wind, water, movement, and scent effects, this is truly a unique experience. With shows every 30 minutes, and priced at only €9 per adult (just under £8), and €6 per child (just over £5), you can learn the history and culture of Malta as it comes alive on the screen before you. Upper Barrakka Gardens (Image: Creative Commons - Robin)įor everyone, including children, Malta 5D is a must visit.
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The market is a hub of food, drink, and relaxation with restaurants on the first floor, and a supermarket full of potential souvenirs in the basement level. Or for a cooler option of culture, wander the newly reopened Is-Suq tal-Belt Valletta’s covered market. Stroll under the arches of the Upper Barrakka, or see the gun signals at the Saluting Battery of the Lower Barrakka, which fire daily at 12p.m.
Within the city are the Barrakka Gardens terraced gardens with an unrivalled view of the Grand Harbour. Plus, with a number of fresh fruit stalls and markets, take a true European picnic with you, and indulge in a guilt-free treat by the sea. The perfect way to see Valletta is a stroll along the waterfront a breath of peace from the energetic city centre, see the sun set from the comfort of an old stone wall, and watch the world go by. Built by the Knights of St John, and dubbed ‘a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen’, Valletta has something for any gentleperson. Filled with Baroque style buildings, and ocean front restaurants, Valletta’s cobbled streets allow for exploration without destination. Ferry services operating from the port depart to Catania and Pozzallo.A city of art and heritage, Malta’s capital Valletta is bustling and timeless. In 1980 Valletta was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the island's cultural centre with many churches, palaces and museums for tourists to explore. The mainly Baroque city also has traces of Mannerist, Neo-classical and modern architecture and the effects of the Second World War on the city are clear to see with many scars left behind - particularly the demolition of The Royal Opera House. John of Jerusalem, also known as the Knights Hospitaller.
Many of the city's buildings date back to the 16th century and were built during the reign of the Order of St. Along the old sea wall of Valletta's waterfront, which was built by Manuel Pinto de Fonseca, there now stands a cruise liner terminal. Valletta is the capital of Malta and lies in the central eastern part of the island and the Valletta Peninsular is home to two natural harbours Marsamxett and the Grand Harbour, which is Malta's main port that has a number of quays at Marsa.
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