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Valletta was described by Sir Walter Scott as "the city built by gentlemen for gentlemen."
The city is named for Jean Parisot de la Valette, grand master of the Knights Hospitalers, or Knights of Malta, a military religious order which founded the city in 1565. |
|  | The Upper Barracca Gardens
This lovely park was created in the 16th century and served as a practice site for the Italian langue. Eventually, it was opened for the public in the 18th century.
From its terrace, you can have a wonderful view of Grand Harbour and The Three Cities (Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua). |
St. John's Co-Cathedral
It shares the cathedral status with the cathedral of Mdina, the architecture of the two buildings is quite similar as well.
Inside, the building is abundantly decorated with gold and marble, and this is where you can see Caravaggio's masterpiece, The Decapitation of St. John the Baptist. | | |
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BluBluBlu Tue Sep 6, 2005 09:35 UTC
Great photo's of Valletta Eszter! Happy travels, Blu | aussiedoug Mon Feb 16, 2004 12:16 UTC
Caravaggio! You should be in Sydney 2see the Caravaggio exhibition at the Art Gallery of N.S.W. (c my 2nd Sydney must c tip). Valletta looks fascinating Eszter.Your photos once again are brilliant. When are you coming down to visit. You can stay with us! |
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