Valletta Skyline and waterfront, Marsamxett Harbour, Valletta, Malta, EU, Europe

by Neale And Judith Clark

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Valletta Skyline and waterfront, Marsamxett Harbour, Valletta, Malta, EU, Europe

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Neale And Judith Clark

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Valletta Skyline and waterfront Marsamxett Harbour Valletta Malta EU Europe



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Valletta is the capital of Malta and is located on the main island, between Marsamxett Harbour to the west and the Grand Harbour to the east.

Valletta's 16th-century buildings were constructed by the Knights Hospitaller. The city was named after Jean Parisot de Valette, who succeeded in defending the island from an Ottoman invasion during the Great Siege of Malta.
The city is Baroque in character, with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture, though the Second World War left major scars on the city, particularly the destruction of the Royal Opera House. The city was officially recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980.
Valletta is the sunniest city in Europe.
The dome is on the Carmelite Roman Catholic minor basilica dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, located in Valletta, Malta. It is one of the major churches of Valletta, and it forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site which includes the entire city. The present church was constructed between 1958 and 1981 on the site of a late 16th century church which was destroyed during World War II.
The spire is from the St Paul's Pro-Cathedral officially The Pro-Cathedral and Collegiate Church of Saint Paul, is an Anglican pro-cathedral of the Diocese in Europe situated in Independence Square, Valletta, Malta. A "pro-cathedral" is a church with cathedral status though not being the main cathedral.The cathedral's steeple is a landmark on its own being notably visible in the Marsamxett Harbour.

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