We recently posted this article about the City of Culture, Valletta and some of the prominent pictures found on instagram of various hot spots in the city. Our photographer, historian and correspondent Mark Anthony sent in some beautiful pictures made during a photography class in Valletta. Notice the beautiful traditional Maltese Balconies in the picture below.
Street photography in Valletta
Valletta harbour during sunset
A typical fishing boat seen here strolling along the coastline at the harbour in Valletta. Admire the beautiful fortifications in the background
Main land marks in Valletta as seen on Google Maps
The city’s grid like streets lead to the sea from where you will be able to admire the beautiful bastions on the opposite side. Remember, those bastions are over 400 years old! In this distance fading into the thin air, you can just barely make out a crane, times have changed!
Although the last British soldier left in 1979, a strong British influence still prevails in Malta. A well preserved Phone box dating back a couple of decades stands tall just off St. Barbara Bastions in its contrasting red colour. Stop at the Bridge bar on Friday evenings, great music, ambiance and naturally a good selection of wine.
This picture shows the breakwater just outside of Valletta harbour.
History tip: “The British Admiralty declared the work on the breakwater complete in 1910.
During World War II the foot-bridge on the Valletta side of the breakwater was destroyed when, at dawn on the 26th July 1941, the E-boat unit of the Italian Regia Marina attacked the breakwater in a savage, but futile, attempt to gain access into the harbour. The Italians paid a heavy price, as all the attacking vessels were destroyed in the counter-attack which involved guns on Fort Saint Elmo and Fort Ricasoli, as well as those further afield.” https://vassallohistory.wordpress.com/grand-harbour/
Just a short walk away from here is the scenic Valletta waterfront, today it welcomes thousands of tourists descending from the cruise liners that weekly visit the islands. The baroque wharf built by Manuel Pinto de Fonseca in the 18th century has been thoroughly renovated by a private consortium. It is now a popular venue for many public events like the Malta Jazz Festival, the Malta Fireworks Festival and the Perfect Wedding Fair .
Try Brown’s restaurant for a hearty lunch or dinner, our favourite is their mixed platter of fish, absolutely amazing! http://www.browns.com.mt/ Ask for John their Head Chef, he’s the magic behind their dishes.
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