City of Valletta

瓦莱塔古城

🇮🇹 Malta📅 1980 Inscribed

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The capital of Malta is inextricably linked to the history of the military and charitable Order of St John of Jerusalem. It was ruled successively by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs and the Order of the Knights of St John. Valletta’s 320 monuments, all within an area of 55 ha, make it one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world.

Insight I

The capital of Malta, symbolizing the victory of the Great Siege of Malta.

Insight II

One of the most concentrated historic areas in the world (320 monuments packed into just 55 hectares).

Insight III

Modern Malta is no longer closely linked to the Knights Hospitaller. After the Protestant Reformation and Napoleon’s invasion, the order dispersed. Today, five organizations continue its traditions and mutually recognize each other—including the well-known sovereign entity, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (SMOM).