“A city built by gentlemen for gentlemen" Valletta “A city built by gentlemen for gentlemen" Promoter: Xhulia Gjoni
Valletta Named after its founder Living city Working city Administrative heart Commercial heart Jean Parisot de la Valette Grand Master of the Order of St. John
Started in 1566 Completed in 15 years Impressive bastions Forts Cathedral Non-existence of mechanical tools Built entirely by hand
«the modern city built by the Knights of St John» «World Heritage City» «a masterpiece of the Baroque» «European Art City»
timeless atmosphere by night Walking back in time busy by day timeless atmosphere by night
Grid of narrow streets boasts: Europe's finest art works churches palaces
Rich in sites to see and explore Intriguing historical buildings votive statues niches fountains
Valletta's main streets Narrow side streets Larger international branded shops Fashion Music Jewellery Tiny quaint shops Cafés Bars
SALUTING BATTERY HASTINGS GARDENS UPPER BARRAKKA GARDENS LOWER BARRAKKA GARDENS LIFT
ST JOHN’S CO- CATHEDRAL
The Beheading of Saint John Saint Jerome Writing