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Valletta (/ v ə ˈ l ɛ t ə /, Maltese: il-Belt Valletta, Maltese pronunciation: [vɐlˈlɛt.tɐ]) is the capital city of Malta and one of its 68 council areas. Located between the Grand Harbour to the east and Marsamxett Harbour to the west, its population as of 2021 was 5,157.
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Population: 5,157 ( 2021 census) Malta’s capital (since 1571) and the smallest capital city in the EU (at just 55 sq km) Flanked by two natural harbours: Marsamxett and Grand Harbour. Also called il-Belt (‘The City’) by the locals. Commercial centre and place of work for thousands of Maltese working in government, finance and tourism.
Valletta is the capital city of Malta and one of its 68 council areas. Located between the Grand Harbour to the east and Marsamxett Harbour to the west, its population as of 2021 was 5,157. As Malta’s capital city, it is a commercial centre for shopping, bars, dining, and café life.
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Table of contents. Knights shaping Valletta’s history. Valletta besieged and scarred during World War 2. Under Grandmaster Jean Parisot de la Valette (of the Order of St. John, aka. the Knights of Malta) the first foundation stone of Valletta was laid on 28 March 1566.
Mar 4, 2021 · As Malta's capital and largest city, Valletta is often the first stop for visitors to the tiny Mediterranean island nation. Although Malta has been inhabited since the Neolithic era, Valletta is a relatively young capital city. It was founded in 1566 by Jean de Valette, Grand Master of the Order of St. John, also known as the Knights of Malta.