🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓St. John's Cathedral
- ✓Grand Master's Palace
- ✓Upper Barrakka Gardens
- ✓National Archaeological Museum
- ✓Fault St. Elmo
Also check attractions in other Malta cities:
Valletta
Valletta
A World Heritage fortified city, the capital that still cherishes the glory of the Knights of St. John
🌐Other Cities in Malta
Recommended Hotels in Valletta
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★The Phoenicia Malta
- ★Hotel Castille
- ★Iniala Harbour House
- ★Grand Hotel Excelsior
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Rubino
¥¥Traditional Maltese cuisine, family-run since 1906
•Legligin Wine Bar & Restaurant
¥¥¥Mediterranean dishes with local wines
•Nenu the Artisan Baker
¥Authentic ftira and traditional Maltese platters
•Café Cordina
¥¥Historic café, pastries and light meals since 1837
Also check restaurants in other Malta cities:
🛍️ Shopping
- • Republic Street - main shopping area
- • Merchants Street for souvenirs
- • Maltese lace and filigree jewelry
- • Sunday Valletta Waterfront Market
- • Local craft shops near St. John's
💡 Travel Tips
- • Arrive early to avoid cruise ship crowds at St. John's Co-Cathedral
- • Free walking tours depart daily from City Gate at 10:30am
- • Upper Barrakka Gardens offers spectacular Grand Harbour views
- • Many museums closed Sundays - plan accordingly
- • Strait Street (The Gut) transformed into trendy restaurant/bar area
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
April - June, September - November
💰Daily Budget
$80-150/day
👥Popular With
History enthusiastsArchitecture loversCulture seekersPhotographers
🗓️Recommended Stay
2-3 days (perfect base for exploring Malta)
🌐Timezone
UTC+1 (CET), UTC+2 (CEST in summer)
💬Local Language
Maltese, English (both official)
💱Currency
EUR (Euro)
📅Valletta 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Knights' Heritage & Grand Harbour
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Morning
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at St. John's Co-Cathedral (arrive early)
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Morning
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Visit Grand Master's Palace and Armoury
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Morning
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Lunch at Nenu the Artisan Baker for ftira
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Morning
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Upper Barrakka Gardens for harbour views
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Morning
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Watch noon cannon firing ceremony
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Evening
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