Valletta Magnets

A beautiful scenic shot of Valletta in Malta.

Image of the Saluting Battery on the Grand Harbour in Valletta as seen from Upper Barrakka Gardens on the day of the Rolex Middle Sea Yacht Races in October 2022. Many different types of yacht are making their way into the harbour before the start of the races.

Famous cities skyline in watercolor.

Valletta, Malta

This wonderful building at the start of Republic Street in Valletta, opposite the Maltese Parliament building was built as Palazzo Ferreria in the eighteenth century. The building incorporated the traditional Maltese balconies and is now an imposing architectural masterpiece in the centre of Malta's capital city.

Valletta is the capital city of Malta, a world heritage site and will be European Capital of Culture in 2018. This view of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe was taken early November across Marsamxsett harbour just as the sun was breaking through after a stormy period. The image has been given an antiqued filter to emphasise the history of the city

The Grand Harbour is a natural deep water harbour in Malta, which has been in use since Phoenician times. It is home to dockyards and ferry terminals as well as docking for some of the biggest luxury cruise liners. This image shows the ancient walls and the very modern Costa Diadema berthed in Valletta

Valletta is the capital city of Malta, and a world heritage site. Some of the streets are very steep with long stairs leading to the next level. This image gives an indication of the scale of these features and has been converted to black and white to emphasise the structures.

Saint Michael, the Archangel, On the corner niches of many buildings in Valletta are to be found sculptures, mainly Christian in nature, and often near or on church buildings. The tradition of setting up niches in streets dates back to the Roman era. In Christian times, images of Christ, Our Lady and Christian Saints, replaced those of Roman Gods. These niches were often decorated and lit, thus paying homage to the image within, as well as providing some illumination during the night. Canon 6D, zoom lens.

Valletta is the capital city of Malta, a world heritage site and was European Capital of Culture 2018. This view of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe was taken early November across Marsamxsett harbour just as the sun was breaking through after a stormy period. The image has been given an artistic filter to emphasise the style and colour of this lovely city.

Leaving the main gate of Malta city the Triton's Fountain is passed on route to Floriana, one of Valletta's suburbs. The Triton's fountain was designed and constructed between 1952 and 1959 and is one of Valletta's most famous modernist works. The artists were sculptor Chevalier Vincent Apap and his collaborator draughtsman Victor Anastasi. The fountain consists of three bronze figures of mythological Tritons holding up a platter. Two of the Tritons are sitting, while the third one is kneeling,

Façade of the Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck, Valletta, Malta. It is one of Valletta’s oldest churches, dating back to the 1570s. Many consider St. Paul to be the spiritual father of the Maltese nation. In fact, his shipwreck is thought of as being the most significant event in the nation's history. Thus, the Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck is amongst the most important churches in Malta. Canon 6D, zoom lens.(Featured in Religious Architecture, & Other Groups.)

Valletta is the capital city of Malta, a world heritage site and was European Capital of Culture 2018. This view of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe was taken early November across Marsamxsett harbour just as the sun was breaking through after a stormy period. The image has been given a slight panorama crop, but similar images are available without this crop.

This image shows the steep climb on St John Street (Triq San Gawn) from the Grand Harbour to Republic Street in Valletta, the capital city of Malta. These streets are full of interesting architecture with the typical Maltese balconies evident everywhere. The image has been given a swirly filter.

The Mall Gardens are a public space between the Triton's Fountain and the centre of the suburb of Floriana, in Valletta, Malta. In the gardens is the Independence Monument, celebrating Malta's independence from Britain in 1964.

Façade of the Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck, Valletta, Malta. It is one of Valletta’s oldest churches, dating back to the 1570s. Many consider St. Paul to be the spiritual father of the Maltese nation. In fact, his shipwreck is thought of as being the most significant event in the nation's history. Thus, the Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck is amongst the most important churches in Malta. Canon 6D, zoom lens. (Featured in Love of Jesus Group, & Other Groups.)

Skyline of the city of Valletta, Malta from the Marsamxett Harbour. The skyline is dominated by the dome and towers of the Carmelite church, Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and the tower of the Anglican Pro-Cathedral, St Paul's. The view also shows the extensive fortifications, towers and ramparts of the city's defences. Canon 6D, zoom lens.

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This image, taken from Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta, Malta looking out over the Saluting Battery and Grand Harbour towards Dockyard Creek with its industry and shipping. A typical Maltese day with lovely sunshine and blue sky blessing the World Heritage Site that is Valletta.

One of 2 huge bastions at the landward side of Valletta at the city gates. These, and the moat, now a garden, were built as part of the city's defenses by the Knights of St John in the 16th century.

Republic Street, Valletta, Malta, is almost completely pedestrianised and is known for legislative, judiciary and commercial purposes.

Valletta is the capital city of Malta, and a world heritage site. Some of the streets are very steep with long stairs leading to the next level. This image gives an indication of the scale of these features and has been converted to black and white to emphasise the structures.

Republic Street, Valletta, Malta, is almost completely pedestrianised and is known for legislative, judiciary and commercial purposes.

The Sleeping Lady figurine from the Malta Archaeological Museum, Valletta, Malta. She is a Neolithic sculpture which was found in the Hypogeum of Ħal-Saflieni on the island of Malta. Dating – ca. 3600 - 2500 B.C. There are various hypotheses about what this figure could be representing; ritual sleep or eternal death? Was she a priestess or an ancestor? What is certain is that its workmanship is one of the highest standard.

This image was taken from Rinella Creek within the Grand Harbour of Valletta on the island of Malta. The two forts on either side of the harbour entrance can be seen in this shot with Fort St Elmo on the left and Fort Ricasoli on the right with the clear blue sky reflecting in the waters of the harbour turning them deep blue in the sunshine. This image is also available with a panorama crop.

A skyline image of the Maltese capital city of Valletta, captured late in the afternoon as the sky was becoming ominous. The image has been subject to digital enhancement and a program used to make the image circular.

One of 2 huge bastions at the landward side of Valletta at the city gates. These, and the moat, now a garden, were built as part of the city's defenses by the Knights of St John in the 16th century.

Interior detail. St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta, Malta. It dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. It was built by the Order of St. John between 1572 and 1577, having been commissioned by Grand Master Jean de la Cassière as the Conventual Church of Saint John. In the 17th century, its interior was redecorated in the Baroque style by Mattia Preti and other artists. The interior of the church is considered to be one of the finest examples of high Baroque architecture in Europe.

Main entrance to the Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck, Valletta, Malta. It is one of Valletta’s oldest churches, dating back to the 1570s. Many consider St. Paul to be the spiritual father of the Maltese nation. In fact, his shipwreck is thought of as being the most significant event in the nation's history. Thus, the Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck is amongst the most important churches in Malta. Canon 6D, zoom lens. (Featured in Architectural Photography.)

Saint James Cavalier is a 16th-century cavalier (fortification) in Valletta, Malta, which was built by the Order of St John. It overlooks St James' Bastion, a large obtuse-angled bastion forming part of the Valletta Land Front, and stands facing the Castille Square with statue of Sir Paul Boffa, first Prime Minister (1947-50) after independence. It is now a "Creative Space" building.

Detail from the Ta Giezu Church, Franciscan Church of St Mary of Jesus, Valletta, Malta. Tucked away in a narrow street, not so easy to find, but worth it. The main attraction is undoubtedly the impressive Miraculous Crucifix a painting of Our Lady of Sorrows by Stefano Erardi. 16th C Baroque.

Grand Harbour and the city of Valletta from the Lower Barrackka Gardens. Grand Harbour is a natural harbour on the island of Malta. It has been substantially modified over the years with extensive docks, wharves, and fortifications. Valletta city can be seen in the foreground while the area of the Three Cities can be seen across the harbour. Canon 6D, zoom lens.

Map of Valletta - Malta

Valletta is the capital city of Malta, a world heritage site and will be European Capital of Culture in 2018. This view of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe was taken early November across Marsamxsett harbour just as the sun was breaking through after a stormy period.

Independence Monument in the Mall Gardens on the outskirts of Valletta city and approaching the suburb of Floriana. The monument commemorates the independence of Malta from Britain in 1964. Created by Bonnici, it merges the abstract with the figurative as the female figure (an allegory of Malta) strides forward into the unknown as she liberates herself from the shackles of the past (symbolised by the abstract bands beneath her) whilst tightly holding aloft the national flag in one hand.

Grand Harbour and the city of Valletta from the Lower Barrakka Gardens. Grand Harbour is a natural harbour on the island of Malta. It has been substantially modified over the years with extensive docks, wharves, and fortifications. Valletta city can be seen in the foreground while the area of the Three Cities can be seen across the harbour. The walls and bastions are from the 16th and 17th Centuries. Canon 6D, zoom lens. (Featured in Travel Connections and Other Groups.)