Things to do in Valletta

This 45-minute audio-visual show chronicles Malta's 7,000-year history through engaging narration and immersive visuals. Visit in the morning before exploring Valletta's other attractions.

Perched above Valletta, these historic gardens offer breathtaking views across Malta's Grand Harbour and the Three Cities. Time your visit for the traditional noon cannon firing from the Saluting Battery below.

St. John's Co-Cathedral dazzles with its Baroque interior and houses Caravaggio's masterpiece "The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist." Marvel at the ornate chapels and Knights' tombstones inlaid in the marble floor.

Fort St. Elmo delayed Ottoman forces for a month during Malta's 1565 Great Siege. Explore its star-shaped architecture and military artefacts in the National War Museum.

This 16th-century palazzo offers a rare glimpse into Maltese nobility with its 50 lavishly decorated rooms. Tour the family's private art collections and descend into WWII air-raid shelters beneath the palace.

Once a 16th century hospital for the Knights of St. John, this grand venue now hosts Malta's premier cultural events. Explore its vaulted halls and enjoy panoramic views from the Grand Harbour Terrace.

This elegant square in Valletta is framed by the Grandmaster's Palace and historic buildings. Linger at dusk when the interactive fountain transforms with captivating lights against the limestone architecture.

Explore the opulent state rooms where Knights of St. John once ruled at the Grand Master's Palace. Admire tapestries, period furnishings, and one of Europe's finest collections of historical arms and armour.