Valletta, Malta Photo Gallery
I felt the ship move differently, so I thought we must be in port and I stuck my head out the door and my breath was taken away by the sight of Malta.
Another view while sailing into the harbor.
One more view-The captain spun the ship around and then backed into our port.
This obelisk commemorates the dead from WWI and WWII. I believe that my Great Uncle Mel went through here on his way to Italy and then France where he was killed in WWII.
The Triton Fountain.
Fortifications of Valletta.
Polygala myrtifolia.
Pjazza Teatru Rjal-Originally the Royal Opera House,
These balconies or bump outs were all over this town, which I found interesting.
St John's Co-Cathedral is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and was built between 1573 and 1578,
The Courts of Justice building is a courthouse that was built in the neoclassical style between 1965 and 1971 on the site of Auberge d'Auvergne, which had been destroyed by aerial bombardment during World War II.
The Great Siege Monument-The three figures represent Faith, Civilization and Valor. The picture is of Daphne Galizia, an investigative journalist who was killed with a car bomb in 2017.
I'm not sure which church this was a part of, but I liked it.
St. Paul's Shipwreck Church-We were very disappointed when we did not get to see inside this church. Paul was shipwrecked on this island, which you ca read about in the Bible in Acts 27:1-28:16.
The Church of St James-Many of the buildings had fancy sculptures over the doors and windows.
The Auberge d'Italie is an auberge (inn or hotel) built to house knights of the Order of Saint John from the langue of Italy,
The Our Lady of Victory Church-The church was built to commemorate the victory of the Knights of the Order of St John and the Maltese over the Ottoman invaders on September 8,1565.
The Auberge de Castille-A building erected to house knights of the Order of Saint John from the langue of Castile, León and Portugal.
Looking towards the Auberge de Castille and fortifications of Vallette.
A Flame Which Never Dies-A tribute to all Maltese who worked passionately so that the Maltese people could become master of its own fate as a nation.
St Peter and St Paul Bastion.
Upper Barrakka Gardens-Renowned for its history, privileged scenery and beautiful surroundings,
Winston Churchill Memorial-We also saw one in Switzerland. I wonder how many there are around the world.
Les Gavroches (The Street Boys)
Fort Saint Michael was a small fort in the land in front of the city of Senglea, Malta. It was originally built in the 1552 and played a significant role in the Great Siege of Malta of 1565.
Fort St. Angelo is a bastioned fort in Birgu, Malta, located at the center of the Grand Harbour.
Another beautiful view from Upper Barrakka Gardens of the Valletta shoreline.
Memorials in Upper Barrakka Gardens.
There's even a memorial to the Americans who fought to preserve Malta's freedom.
Many movies have been filmed in the area of this photo, like Assassin's Creed, Popeye, Gladiator, and the Games of Thrones to name a few. Over 2 dozen have been filmed in this tiny country.
Looking out at the fortifications.
Brian and I with the view.
A view looking through one of the arches in the garden.
This is the elevator we used to come down the hill. Why didn't we know about this when we were going up the hill? Of well, it keeps us in good shape to climb hills.
The Malta flag.
The Valletta Waterfront.
Another view of the waterfront.
I've never seen a boat this big in dry dock.