Valletta

One of Malta’s most popular venues for performances, events and large-scale conferences, the Mediterranean Conference Centre has far more to its history than meets the eye.

Martina Said

Events

Norwegian musician in exclusive concert at the Palazzo de La Salle in Valletta

Håvard Enstad will perform 14 of his own compositions at the Concert Hall of Palazzo de La Salle in Valletta this Saturday

Emma Galea

Valletta

What’s in a name? These street names in Valletta have quite a history!

New research shows that some street names in the capital have changed up to four times in 400 years.

Rebecca Anastasi

New & now

Check out this old photo of the St Paul’s Pro-Cathedral in Valletta

The church was transformed into an air raid shelter during World War II.

Emma Galea

New & now

Take note: Gozo Fast Ferry forced to cancel most Victory Day trips

A total of six trips will be carried out during the day.

Emma Galea

New & now

‘World’s largest’ ocean-going wooden sailing ship to dock in Malta this October

The original Götheborg was built in 1738 for the purpose of trading with East Asia.

Emma Galea

New & now

Iconic Valletta ‘Caruana & Sons’ household shop set to close down after 85 years

The shop’s opening precedes World War II.

Emma Galea

New & now

Italian Navy Ship ‘Amerigo Vespucci’ set to berth in Valletta THIS Friday

Not an opportunity to be missed!

Emma Galea

Culture

Blast from the past! Check out this century old photo of the Valletta railway station

The Parliamentary building now stands where the railway used to stand.

Emma Galea

Culture

Wanna party? Here’s your ultimate guide to nightlife in Malta and Gozo

A night out in Malta is a night to remember.

Emma Galea

New & now

St John’s Co-Cathedral ranked amongst Europe’s ‘25 best attractions’ by Tripadvisor

St John’s Co-Cathedral is easily one of the culturally richest sites on the Maltese islands.

Kim Vella

New & now

From pastizzi to burgers and fries: Check out this 70s photo of Valletta’s Republic Street

Do you remember these iconic Valletta landmarks?

Kim Vella

New & now

The world’s LARGEST floating book fair is returning to Malta after 12 years

The MV Logos Hope is opening its doors to the Maltese public on the 13th July.

Emma Galea

New & now

Night out? Gozo Fast Ferry adds extra late trips on Fridays and Saturdays

The last ferry from Valletta to Gozo will leave at 11:30pm during the weekend.

Emma Galea

New & now

‘Truly a godsend’: Maltese police officers save terrified pup from abandoned ditch

'I believe police officers and rescue workers are truly a special breed of human.'

Kim Vella

New & now

Got time to spare? Here are some of the hottest events going down in Malta THIS month

The sun's hot, but these events are even hotter!

Kim Vella

New & now

Make the most of Maltese summer with these TEN scenic spots

Kick-off summer with a bang!

Kim Vella

New & now

Top ten things to do in Malta as the weather gets warmer

From heritage experiences to seaside fun and dinner in exquisite locations, quench your thirst for post-Covid liberation – whilst keeping your FOMO at bay.

Rebecca Anastasi

New & now

This is Malta’s best-selling record, according to the ‘oldest record store in the world’

If you’re a music lover, make sure to check this spot out!

Kim Vella

New & now

Hello summer! Here are the hottest events happening this June in Malta

Which of these will you be attending?

Kim Vella

New & now

WATCH: The Three Tenors give a taste of what to expect at Opera in the City

Are you ready for an evening of world-famous operatic tunes?

Kim Vella

Valletta

Experience Maltese Carnival AGAIN this weekend in Valletta

This is your second chance to enjoy the carnival celebrations!

Kim Vella

Valletta

Happy birthday! Valletta’s Tritons’ Fountain turns 63

The fountain was erected in 1959.

Kim Vella

New & now

Here are some of the BEST events going down this May in Malta

There's no excuse to stay home this month!

Kim Vella

New & now

Who let the dinos out? Valletta featured in new Jurassic World Dominion trailer

The latest Jurassic World trailer features a shocked Chris Pratt, a dinosaur-ridden Valletta and some serious action.

Kim Vella

New & now

This Valletta exhibition offers a glimpse into the short life of Anne Frank

The 16-year-old that left her legacy through her diary….

Kim Vella

New & now

Let’s get floral: The Valletta Green Festival is BACK this month

The ninth edition of the festival aims to introduce more urban greening to the islands.

Kim Vella

New & now

He’s almost here! These are the Maltese roads Pope Francis will be passing through

Don’t miss a beat!

Kim Vella

New & now

Happy birthday Valletta! Our capital city has just turned 456 years old

The foundation stone's exact location is unknown!

Kim Vella

New & now

Stayed home? Here’s what went down at Carnival 2022

Did you know we've been celebrating carnival for centuries?

Kim Vella

New & now

Down the rabbit hole! Explorer ventures into St John’s Bastion’s secret tunnel

What a throwback!

Kim Vella

New & now

Insects, anyone? New Valletta eatery set to serve ANTS and SCORPIONS

Have you ever eaten a scorpion?

Kim Vella

Events

Genius! 16-year-old piano prodigy set to make Manoel Theatre debut

Dmitry had represented Malta in the ‘Eurovision Young Musicians’ competition back in 2016.

Benjamin Abela

Attractions

Go underground! Valletta’s historic tunnels open to public for a limited time

Tours will be happening twice a day on Sundays and Wednesdays.

Benjamin Abela

Valletta

Valletta’s St John’s Co-Cathedral welcomes new Pro-Rector, Mgr Paul Carmel Vella

The stunning Co-Cathedral was built by the Order of St John between 1572 and 1577.

Sarah Micallef

Valletta

Rare photos of old Embassy Cinema in Valletta hark back to days gone by

Can you imagine how many films our parents (and their parents) must have watched here?

Sarah Micallef

Valletta

Today, 450 years ago Valletta became Malta’s capital city!

Happy anni!

Jillian Mallia

Culture

Calling all art lovers! Stunning Mattia Preti collection on display at new MUZA Gallery

Absolutely incredible!

Jillian Mallia

New & now

Did you see it? Famous Italian ship Amerigo Vespucci spotted in Valletta

Is that the Pirates of the Caribbean ship?

Jillian Mallia

Valletta

Is that Strait Street? Check out Valletta's hottest new Insta spot!

Get your camera ready!

Sarah Micallef

Valletta

Valletta’s masterpiece is beckoning! Here’s why you simply must visit St John’s Co-Cathedral

This gem of Baroque art is one of many highlights in the capital

Martina Said

Valletta

Extended visiting hours & free guided tours among new cultural initiatives to revive Valletta

New initiatives will come into effect from July.

Jillian Mallia

Valletta

Waiving of CVA among new initiatives announced to bring Malta’s capital back to life

We missed the capital!

Jillian Mallia

Valletta

Then & now! Before & after shopfront photos show just how much Valletta has changed

Can’t deny that old sign is a looker!

Martina Said

Valletta

The Golden Age of Film! Revisiting the Embassy Cinema's glorious past

Now that's what we call a throwback!

Nicole Parnis

Valletta

12 beautiful indoor locations to visit in the capital

Come rain or shine, Valletta has so much to offer a visitor!

Melanie Drury

Valletta

A true Belti boy! 5 favourite places in Valletta with rapper Owen Leuellen

Cruising in the Capital

Nicole Parnis

Valletta

A spotlight on a lesser-known Valletta palace: Palazzo Ferreria

What a stunner!

Jillian Mallia

Valletta

Calling all Vallettaphiles! Famed Architect Chris Briffa to release swanky new publication

Design aficionados rejoice!

Nicole Parnis

Valletta

Viva Valletta! 6 stops for the best day out in the capital city on a Sunday

Your ultimate hipster guide!

Nicole Parnis

Valletta

From brothel to theatre: Behind the doors at The Splendid on Strait Street

Perhaps, a sordid murder?

Melanie Drury

Valletta

Calling all art buffs! Take this art lover’s walk through Malta’s capital

Some much contemporary art, so little time

Jo Caruana

Valletta

Need your caffeine fix? Here are 7 great places to grab a cup of coffee in Valletta

They’re all so different, but they have one thing in common.

Martina Said

Valletta

Stunning! These 18 timeless photos of Valletta prove Malta's capital is a heart-breaker

Some of the most authentic, local and timeless images of Malta's capital: Valletta.

Melanie Drury

Nightlife

10 spots to hit for an epic bar-hop in Valletta

Drinks in the capital are always a good idea.

Kristina Cassar Dowling

New & now

Sound the cannon! The story behind one of Malta’s most popular tourist attractions

Open as a museum for 15 years, the Saluting Battery has a far longer history.

Vanessa Conneely

Valletta

The joy of independent stores: trawl the streets for these unique discoveries in Valletta

Must-visit boutiques!

Nicole Parnis

Valletta

London Calling! The Queen Vic Pub has just opened in Valletta

Bottoms up!

Nicole Parnis

Valletta

Have you been down these historic streets in Malta’s capital, Valletta?

The prestigious city has seen it all!

Jillian Mallia

Valletta

A whistle stop tour of Strait Street today: the heart, soul and gut of Valletta

Here's what you'll find along Malta’s most notorious (and yummiest!) street

Jillian Mallia

Valletta

Born from siege: A brief history of Valletta's imposing Saluting Battery

Alright, there are daily reenactments. But what is the actual story of the Saluting Battery at the Upper Barrakka in Valletta?

Melanie Drury

Valletta

What an atmosphere! 6 photos of Valletta’s feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck celebrations

The Beltin know how to throw a great party.

Sarah Micallef

Valletta

5 best things to do in Valletta this February

How to enjoy the best of the capital this month.

Melanie Drury

Valletta

Empty pockets? 5 totally free things to do in Valletta this month

No pennies needed!

Kristina Cassar Dowling

Valletta

7 stunning shots of Valletta’s majestic Grand Harbour

She’s pretty marvellous!

Jillian Mallia

Valletta

Beyond MUZA: Here are 5 more museums to check out in Malta's capital city

Hit the galleries!

Joanna Demarco

Valletta

Valletta in a day: here's your step-by-step guide around Malta's capital

Overwhelmed by all the things to do in Valletta but you've only got one day? Well, here's how to take it all in!

Melanie Drury

Valletta

5 fantastic places to get your coffee fix in Valletta

The capital has no shortage of cafes. Here are five of our favourites.

Joanna Demarco

Valletta

Exploring the capital? 4 unique things to look out for (& admire) in Valletta

Keep your eyes peeled for these as you wander around Valletta.

Joanna Demarco

Valletta

Top 5 things to do in Valletta this December

Check out the best events and unmissable things to do in Valletta this December.

Melanie Drury

Valletta

5 beautiful ways Valletta changes at this time of year

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Kristina Cassar Dowling

Food & drink

Looking for where to buy organic fruit & veg in Malta? Here are a few ideas

Shops selling organic fruit and veg in Malta are the exception not the norm.

Joanna Demarco

Valletta

Did you know? 5 activities you can do in Valletta for free

Heading to Valletta on a tight budget? Here are some activities you can indulge in without reaching for your purse.

Joanna Demarco

Valletta

Discover these NINE forts around the Grand Harbour & Marsamxett Harbour

Discover the legacy of forts standing sentinel over Malta's two main harbours left by the Knights of Malta and the British.

Melanie Drury

Valletta

11 essential locations for the best photos of Valletta

Which are the most photogenic spots in Valletta? Find out where to take the best pictures of Malta's capital.

Melanie Drury

New & now

5 apps to get you organised when travelling to Malta (and beyond)

Get a guide for your packing, stick to your budget and find places whilst offline!

Joanna Demarco

New & now

Malta’s capital of Valletta described as “a pocket-sized pearl” by the UK Sunday Times

Valletta is the European Capital of Culture for 2018 and one of the oldest cities in Europe.

Jillian Mallia

Valletta

Top 5 things to do in Valletta this October

How to enjoy the best Valletta has on offer in October 2018

Melanie Drury

Valletta

Must visit this week: Science in the City

It's time for the festival of science

Kristina Cassar Dowling

Valletta

Must visit this week: Malta Pride 2018

Follow the rainbow to the capital city for a celebration of diversity as Malta tops the ranks for LGBTQ equality rights in Europe.

Adriana Bishop

New & now

Valletta shines as the backdrop for dazzling Haute Couture designs by Greek-Armenian designer

The shots, taken during this year’s Malta Fashion Week and lensed by Anna Osk Erlingsdottir, feature international models against a local backdrop.

Sarah Micallef

Valletta

Top 5 things to do in Valletta this September

Music, religious artefacts, Pride parade and more music fill up your days and nights in the European Capital of Culture this September.

Adriana Bishop

Attractions

Must visit this week: the National War Museum at Fort St Elmo

Take a fascinating walk through Malta’s military history from 5000 BC to modern times in Malta’s most strategically located 16th century fort.

Adriana Bishop

Valletta

An inside look at: Our Lady of Victories Church, Valletta

The first building to be constructed in the new capital city, this often overlooked gem of a church is well worth a contemplative stop.

Adriana Bishop

Valletta

Top 5 things to do in Valletta this August

Highlight your August visit to Valletta with one of these top things to do.

Melanie Drury

Valletta

Strait Street: How Valletta’s most iconic street is once again the beating heart of the capital

The infamous former red light district is enjoying a new lease of life, harking back to its roots as the entertainment hub of the city.

Adriana Bishop

Valletta

5 iconic landmarks in Valletta that are enjoying a new lease on life

Valletta’s ECoC status has spurred on an artistic renaissance driven by home-grown projects which aim to understand the past, while redefining the future.

Sarah Micallef

Valletta

Top 5 things to do in Valletta this July

You’re spoilt for choice this month as the Arts Festival continues, the Jazz Festival swings along, superstar Joseph Calleja returns and a wine festival makes it all even merrier.

Adriana Bishop

Valletta

Top 5 things to do in Valletta this June

Picasso, a film festival, a pageant of the seas, a wellness village and more keep the European Capital of Culture buzzing this month.

Adriana Bishop

Valletta

Don’t miss these 8 stunning squares in Malta’s capital

Valletta is brimming with stunning open spaces which pump life into the cityscape.

Rebecca Anastasi

Valletta

5 things to do in Valletta this May

World renowned art, musical shows, vintage cars, and environmental consciousness... it's all happening this month in Valletta!

Lisa Borain

Valletta

The most instagrammable spots in Valletta

Some of the most striking spots for a snap in Malta's beautiful capital city.

Lisa Borain

New & Now

Much-anticipated contemporary art gallery officially opens in Valletta

Valletta Contemporary aims to champion “contemporary art as a catalyst for discussion, social cohesion, and cultural discovery.”

Rebecca Anastasi

New & Now

Valletta hailed “one of the Mediterranean’s most exciting and innovative arts cities” by The Guardian

Malta’s capital cited a must-visit in 2018 by one of the world’s premier portals.

Rebecca Anastasi

Valletta

10 recently-opened Valletta hotspots to check out

Need to know where to go in Valletta? Here are some of the locals' favourite new hotspots to grab a bite, drink, or both.

Lisa Borain

Valletta

Top 5 things to do in Valletta this April

With a full calendar of cultural events and so many other things to do, how best to experience the spirit of Valletta 2018 in April?

Melanie Drury

new & now

The true Valletta in 2018, in photos - are you ready?

Photographers Inigo Taylor and Joanna Demarco discuss their street photography project Valletta in 2018.

Melanie Drury

Valletta

One of the world's oldest functioning theatres gets a facelift

Current restoration works mean that Valletta's Manoel Theatre will provide an even better experience for theatre goers and artists.

Lisa Borain

New & now

Valletta-inspired book shows city in new light

Author John Naudi makes the capital his muse in City of Shadows.

Jo Caruana

Valletta

Secret history of: The National Library

A must-see for book lovers and history aficionados, this literary treasure trove is all yours to explore for free.

Adriana Bishop

Attractions

Must visit this week: Triton Place, Valletta

The iconic monument guarding the entrance to Malta’s capital city springs back to life after restoration.

Adriana Bishop

Valletta

Romance in the capital: A guide to Valletta for lovers

Impress your loved one with a memorable day in one of Europe’s most romantic cities.

Adriana Bishop

Valletta

Top 5 things to do in Valletta this month

If your time on the island is limited, here are your top five unmissable events in the capital this month.

Adriana Bishop

Attractions

Must visit this week: Valletta Indoor Market

A highlight of culinary marvels to look out for at Valletta's newly restored indoor food market, Is-Suq tal-Belt.

Lisa Borain

Valletta

10 reasons Valletta is the perfect Capital of Culture

Valletta’s long-awaited artistic resurgence is upon us, but what makes this sun-kissed city the perfect European Capital of Culture in 2018?

Rebecca Anastasi

Valletta

A look back at Strait Street’s bawdy past

The revival of Strait Street, along with the rest of the capital, has caused widespread intrigue about its raucous history.

Martina Said

Valletta

7 Valletta bars for the best after-work drinks

The sun has gone down and work’s out for the evening, but don’t go home just yet – Valletta is heaving with great watering holes for a post-work tipple.

Rebecca Anastasi

Valletta

Valletta 2018: 10 highlights from the Cultural Programme

With the city’s art scene expected to experience a fervent resurgence, what can we expect?

Rebecca Anastasi

Valletta

7 happy hours to check out in Valletta

Feel like getting more bang for your buck when drinking in Valletta? These spots are definitely worth stopping by.

Marie-Claire Grima

Valletta

Valletta’s Baroque roots give drama around every corner

With its dramatic forms and ornate street corners, Valletta’s soul is intimately tied to its Baroque past.

Rebecca Anastasi

Valletta

8 boutique places to stay in the city

A selection of boutique accommodation bringing contemporary design flair to Valletta.

Sarah Micallef

Valletta

8 bars that are rocking Valletta’s nightlife scene

Enjoy a tipple at one of the many cool and quirky bars that have contributed to the capital’s rebirth.

Martina Said

Valletta

Top 10 places to eat for cheap in Valletta

Feel like some tasty grub that won’t break the bank? We’ve got you sorted with some of the most budget-friendly places to eat in the city.

Marie-Claire Grima

Valletta

Valletta in the spotlight: Highlights of a city refreshed

The capital of Malta has undergone a transformation that has placed it among the liveliest and most intriguing spots on the island.

Marie-Claire Grima

Food & Drink

The 4 most delicious cups of coffee you’ll try in Malta

Malta has slowly become a nation of much more discerning coffee-drinkers, leading to a number of specialist coffee shops around the islands.

Marie-Claire Grima

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