Valletta Further Distractions
The headquarters of the knights before neighbouring Valletta was built, Vittoriosa today is a quiet atmospheric residential district retaining many historical landmarks open to the public, most notably the Old Naval Bakery (now the Maritime Museum) and the Inquisitor's Palace.
Maritime Museum
Vittoriosa Wharf
Tel: 2166 0052.
Website: www.heritagemalta.org
Inquisitor's Palace
Main Gate Street
Tel: 2166 3731.
Website: www.heritagemalta.org
Great Siege of Malta and the Knights of St John
Tableaux, touch screens, talking heads, videos and other special effects whisk you through the history of the Knights of St John, culminating in their finest hour during the Great Siege.
Republic Square
Tel: 2124 7300.
Website: www.greatsiege.com.mt
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