Valletta
Valletta is the capital of the island Malta and is a harbour city that has a strong sense of its 16th century heritage, which is showcased in its architecture. In fact, due to its rich historical preserved building style it was named as one of the first UNESCO sites.
Travelling by car in Valletta can be confusing given that many of the streets are one-ways and there are many pedestrian zones that are not clearly marked. Parking can also be a struggle although there is a car park located about half a kilometre outside of the City Gate.
The bus terminal is located at the City Gate entrance, which allows riders to travel throughout the island.
Those who want to travel around the various locations on the island during a stay in Valletta can also take advantage of the ferry, which departs out of the harbour and allows for many site seeing opportunities for about one euro.
The entire city of Valletta is only a few kilometres in length and stretches across a small peninsula, which makes on foot the best way to explore the city. Most of the popular tourist attractions are found on the street Triq ir-Republika which unlike many in the city is a flat street.
Those who want a self-guided experience may enjoy picking up an audio guide that contains historical information about most of the places of interest in Valletta. It can be hired from the Archaeology Museum in Republic Street.
Some of the most popular sightseeing attractions in Valletta are the Manoel Theatre, The National Museum of Fine Art, The National Library, The Upper Barakka Gardens, The Cathedral Museum, The St. James Cavalier, and the Malta Experience.
