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Fort St. Angelo - Grand Harbour - Winter 2008
Valleta is the capital of Malta and as a city quite new. It was built after the great siege in 1565 and for the same reason built as an impressive fortification. The construction took approx. 3 years and the man behind was Grandmaster Jean Parisot de la Valette. Behind the walls of the fortifications live approx. 9,000 inhabitants, which is not much for a capital city. On the other hand, there are a number of interesting sights such as St. John's Co-Cathedral, Grand Master's Palace and Old Knights' Hospital.
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Malta's capital, Valletta, was founded by Grand Duke Jean Parisot de la Valette on March 28, 1566. |
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The city, which is extremely beautiful, holds approx. 9,000 inhabitants and has many historic buildings and a unique harbor, Grand Harbor. There are also public gardens with views of i.a. the city's port. |
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When you have visited the city, you will understand why it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It happened in 1980.
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The pictures are photographed from Upper Barrakka Gardens, from where there is a unique view - Winter 2008
One of the very few slightly larger streets in Valletta, which i.a. is known for its many bay windows - Winter 2008
The Republic Street - Christmas 2003
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Upper and Lower Barracca Gardens offer the best opportunities to enjoy the view of the beautiful harbor complex and to enjoy the rays of the winter sun. |
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During Napoleon's siege of Malta, the Lower Barrakka gardens were used as a kitchen garden for the use of the soldiers. It was only when the British arrived that the place was converted into a park. |
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Upper Barracca Gardens was laid out as a recreation and exercise area, but now it is a park with a unique view. Below you will find Lascaris War Rooms. It was i.a. from here the Allies controlled the fighting in the Mediterranean and planned the invasion of Sicily. |
Upper and Lower Barracca Gardens - Winter 2008
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Grandmasters Palace- Winter 2010
Valletta seen from the air. From the photograph it is quite clear that it is a defense work (I)
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Mixed photos from the capital Valletta - Winter 2008
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