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Things to see in Valletta

Tourist information: 

Valletta Tourist Office
1 City Arcades
Tel: 2291 5440.
www.visitmalta.com

There is also an office at the airport in the arrivals lounge. Both offices provide general tourist information and can assist with finding accommodation.

Fort St Elmo

This small star-shaped fort is where the bloodiest, most epic battle of the Great Siege of Malta was fought and its history is brought to life by daily guided tours and the spectacular In Guardia costumed re-enactment which is staged weekly.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: Mediterranean Street, Valletta, Malta
Grand Master's Palace

The Grand Master was the head of the Order of the Knights of St John, and a total of 21 incumbents lived in this sumptuous building from 1575 until 1798, when the island was surrendered to Napoleon and the Order disbanded. The Palace is now the Presidential Office and Malta's Parliament House, and welcomes visitors year round.

Opening Times: Daily 0900-1700.
Admission Fees: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Republic Street, Valletta, Malta
Telephone: 2124 9349.
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.

Admission Fees: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Republic Square, Valletta, Malta
Telephone: 2124 7300.
Website: www.greatsiege.com.mt
St John's Co-Cathedral

One of the largest and most spectacular churches in Europe, this 16th-century masterpiece boasts a spectacular floor laid almost entirely with some 400 marble tombstones dedicated to the Knights of St John, and flamboyant frescoes which cover the walls and tunnel-vaulted ceiling.

Opening Times: Mon-Fri 0930-1630, Sat 0930-1230.
Admission Fees: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: St John's Square, Valletta, Malta
Telephone: 2122 0536.
Website: www.stjohnscocathedral.com
The Hal Saflieni Hypogeum

The Hypogeum (the word means ‘underground chamber') is easily the most interesting and atmospheric of Malta's many famous prehistoric temples, and because of its excellent state of preservation, it is the key to understanding Malta's ancient temple culture.

Admission Fees: Admission is by guided tour only, and must be reserved in advance.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: Yes
Address: Cemetery Street, 5km (3 miles) south of Valletta, Malta
Telephone: 2182 5579.
Website: www.heritagemalta.org
The Malta Experience

The best audio-visual show on the island, set in a historic building, offering an excellent introduction to the history and special sights of Malta and Gozo.

Opening Times: Mon-Fri 1100-1600, Sat-Sun 1100-1300 (until 1400 Oct-Jun) - each show lasts 45 minutes and starts on the hour.
Admission Fees: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: St Elmo Bastions, Valletta, Malta
Telephone: 2124 3776.
Website: www.themaltaexperience.com
Vittoriosa

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.

Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Vittoriosa, Valletta, Malta
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