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The Upper Barracca Gardens. This is one of two gardens, one named Upper Barracca and the other Lower Barracca, facing the Grand Harbour. Both offer a panoramic view since they’re more centered and at a much higher level. The garden was the gift of an eighteenth-century knight. Anglican Garrison Church partly intredes upon it. The garden is built on top of a demi-bastion. The Grand Harbour side of the Gardens is surrounded by a wrought-iron fence. The view of the harbour from this vantage point is magnificent and many people spend hours taking it the site. This is one of two gardens, one named Upper Barracca and the other Lower Barracca, facing the Grand Harbour. Both offer a panoramic view since they’re more centered and at a much higher level. The garden was the gift of an eighteenth-century knight. Anglican Garrison Church partly intredes upon it. The garden is built on top of a demi-bastion. The Grand Harbour side of the Gardens is surrounded by a wrought-iron fence. The view of the harbour from this vantage point is magnificent and many people spend hours taking it the site.

The Sacra Infermeria The Order’s Hospital. The Hospital of the Order was built around The architect is unknown. The courtyard and the buildings around it were added during the reign of Grand Master Perellos also built the medical library for the hospital. The Cotoner brothers created a school of anatomy and surgery and another for infectious diseases. The Great Ward, destroyed during the last world war and since rebuilt, is 156 metres long, 10.5 metres wide, and over 9 metres high, making it one of the longest rooms in Europe. The Hospital of the Order was built around The architect is unknown. The courtyard and the buildings around it were added during the reign of Grand Master Perellos also built the medical library for the hospital. The Cotoner brothers created a school of anatomy and surgery and another for infectious diseases. The Great Ward, destroyed during the last world war and since rebuilt, is 156 metres long, 10.5 metres wide, and over 9 metres high, making it one of the longest rooms in Europe. The Hospital now serves as a convention center and many international conventions have been held in the renovated and modernized buildings The Hospital now serves as a convention center and many international conventions have been held in the renovated and modernized buildings

The Barracca Lift. The Barracca Lift. Until quite recently in history, lifts connected the Upper Barracca Gardens with Lascaris Wharf. The lift was quite famous and was heavily used by people who wanted to reach the hub of Valletta from the wharf without walking all the way up the steep streets. The site was also Malta’s version of ‘Lovers Leap’ before the lift was torn down. A few people decided to Until quite recently in history, lifts connected the Upper Barracca Gardens with Lascaris Wharf. The lift was quite famous and was heavily used by people who wanted to reach the hub of Valletta from the wharf without walking all the way up the steep streets. The site was also Malta’s version of ‘Lovers Leap’ before the lift was torn down. A few people decided to End their troubles by taking a leap from this location. End their troubles by taking a leap from this location.

Fort St. Elmo. This was one of the first forts built by the knights when they arrived Malta. Pietor Prado, a Spanish engineer, was give the task of building the fort. The plan was in the shape of a star. It was completed in This was two years after Dragut had attacked Malta. The fort was completely destroyed during the This was one of the first forts built by the knights when they arrived Malta. Pietor Prado, a Spanish engineer, was give the task of building the fort. The plan was in the shape of a star. It was completed in This was two years after Dragut had attacked Malta. The fort was completely destroyed during the Great Siege of Great Siege of The fort was rebuilt by Lapparelli in Various renovations and additions were made to the Fort in subsequent years. These include: The fort was rebuilt by Lapparelli in Various renovations and additions were made to the Fort in subsequent years. These include: A Fausse-braie by Don Carlos de Grunnenberg, the Spanish King’s military engineer. A Fausse-braie by Don Carlos de Grunnenberg, the Spanish King’s military engineer. A triple range of casements by Chevalier Tigne A triple range of casements by Chevalier Tigne Outer bastions by Sir Alexander Ball, the first Civil Commissioner of Malta Outer bastions by Sir Alexander Ball, the first Civil Commissioner of Malta Deep pits with stone lids for grain storage were also dug in the rock in front of the Fort. Deep pits with stone lids for grain storage were also dug in the rock in front of the Fort.

The Grand Harbour. One of the most important assets that the Maltese Islands have had throughout their history is the natural deep- water Grand Harbour. Through the control of the harbours of Malta one could easily control the Mediterranean Sea. That is why all the main navel Mediterranean powers made it a point to control of the harbours of Malta one could easily control the Mediterranean Sea. That is why all the main naval Mediterranean powers made it a point to control the islands at one time or another. One of the most important assets that the Maltese Islands have had throughout their history is the natural deep- water Grand Harbour. Through the control of the harbours of Malta one could easily control the Mediterranean Sea. That is why all the main navel Mediterranean powers made it a point to control of the harbours of Malta one could easily control the Mediterranean Sea. That is why all the main naval Mediterranean powers made it a point to control the islands at one time or another.

The Opera House Ruins. The Opera House occupied a whole at the corner of Republic Street and South Street. The Opera House was demolished during a raid in Word War II. Remains of the building still mark the entrance to Valletta and some small shops are located in part of the building still mark the entrance to Valletta and some small shops are located in part of the building facing Republic Street. The bombed out area that formed the Opera House is currently used as a parking lot. The whole perimeter of the parking lot consists of the outer walls of the street level walls of the opera House. The Opera House occupied a whole at the corner of Republic Street and South Street. The Opera House was demolished during a raid in Word War II. Remains of the building still mark the entrance to Valletta and some small shops are located in part of the building still mark the entrance to Valletta and some small shops are located in part of the building facing Republic Street. The bombed out area that formed the Opera House is currently used as a parking lot. The whole perimeter of the parking lot consists of the outer walls of the street level walls of the opera House.

Manoel Theater. Manoel Theater. The theatre was built during the reign of Manoel de Vilhena. Building of the theatre started 1731 and is one of the oldest theatres in Europe.

Bibliotheca. The Royal Malta Library is housed in the building. It is an impressive building, in and out. The building was designed by Stephano Ittar and paid for by Bailli Jean Louis Guerin de Tencin. The Royal Malta Library is housed in the building. It is an impressive building, in and out. The building was designed by Stephano Ittar and paid for by Bailli Jean Louis Guerin de Tencin.

The Law Courts. The Law Courts. The new Law Courts, across Republic Street from the Great Siege Square are a recent addition to public buildings in Valletta. The site was formerly occupied by the Auberge d’Auvergne. The Façade of the Auberge was demolished during one of the aerial bombings of Valletta in World War II. The new Law Courts, across Republic Street from the Great Siege Square are a recent addition to public buildings in Valletta. The site was formerly occupied by the Auberge d’Auvergne. The Façade of the Auberge was demolished during one of the aerial bombings of Valletta in World War II.

The Sacra Infermeria The Order’s Hospital. The Hospital of the Order was built around The architect is unknown. The courtyard and the buildings around it were added during the reign of Grand Master Perellos also built the medical library for the hospital. The Cotoner brothers created a school of anatomy and surgery and another for infectious diseases. The Great Ward, destroyed during the last world war and since rebuilt, is 156 metres long, 10.5 metres wide, and over 9 metres high, making it one of the longest rooms in Europe. The Hospital of the Order was built around The architect is unknown. The courtyard and the buildings around it were added during the reign of Grand Master Perellos also built the medical library for the hospital. The Cotoner brothers created a school of anatomy and surgery and another for infectious diseases. The Great Ward, destroyed during the last world war and since rebuilt, is 156 metres long, 10.5 metres wide, and over 9 metres high, making it one of the longest rooms in Europe. The Hospital now serves as a convention center and many international conventions have been held in the renovated and modernized buildings The Hospital now serves as a convention center and many international conventions have been held in the renovated and modernized buildings

Hastings Gardens. Hastings Gardens. Hastings Gardens are located on top of the bastions on the West side of the Kingsgate. They offer a magnificent view of Floriana, surrounding cities and Marsamxett Harbour at one end. Hastings Gardens are located on top of the bastions on the West side of the Kingsgate. They offer a magnificent view of Floriana, surrounding cities and Marsamxett Harbour at one end.

St. John’s Co-Cathedral. On the south side of Great Siege Square is the famous ‘St. John’s Co-Cathedral ( ), one of Europe’s finest churches designed by Gerolamo Casssar, the first architect of the Order of St. John. Dedicated to St.John the Baptist, it was built as his own expense by the French. Grand Master, Jean l’ Eveque de la Cassiere as the conventual church of the Order. In 1816 Pope Pius Vll granted the status of Co-Cathedral, ranking equal with Mdina Cathedral. On the south side of Great Siege Square is the famous ‘St. John’s Co-Cathedral ( ), one of Europe’s finest churches designed by Gerolamo Casssar, the first architect of the Order of St. John. Dedicated to St.John the Baptist, it was built as his own expense by the French. Grand Master, Jean l’ Eveque de la Cassiere as the conventual church of the Order. In 1816 Pope Pius Vll granted the status of Co-Cathedral, ranking equal with Mdina Cathedral.

Auberge de Castille. Auberge de Castille. The Auberge de Castille et Leon is the building that greets visitors arriving in Valletta via Triq Girolamo Cassar. The auberge was designed by Girolamo Cassar but later remodeled under Grand Master di Pinto, the Portuguese Grand Master of the langue of Castille et Leon. The architect, Domenico Cachia who had studied in Catania and Lecee, started this work in 1744, at the age of 44. It is symmetrical and uniform. The building incorporates parts of Cassar’s original building. The Auberge de Castille is one of the finest works of the eighteenth century on Malta. The building now houses the offices of the Prime Minister. The Auberge de Castille et Leon is the building that greets visitors arriving in Valletta via Triq Girolamo Cassar. The auberge was designed by Girolamo Cassar but later remodeled under Grand Master di Pinto, the Portuguese Grand Master of the langue of Castille et Leon. The architect, Domenico Cachia who had studied in Catania and Lecee, started this work in 1744, at the age of 44. It is symmetrical and uniform. The building incorporates parts of Cassar’s original building. The Auberge de Castille is one of the finest works of the eighteenth century on Malta. The building now houses the offices of the Prime Minister.