Guidebook for Il-Belt Valletta
Food Scene
This is an old bakery turned to restaurant. I love this place because it serves authentic Maltese home cooking like mama cooks at home at very down to earth prices. Very popular with locals and tourist, a booking is needed so as not to be disappointed.
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Nenu The Artisan Baker
This is an old bakery turned to restaurant. I love this place because it serves authentic Maltese home cooking like mama cooks at home at very down to earth prices. Very popular with locals and tourist, a booking is needed so as not to be disappointed.
This ice cream parlour serves delicious ice creams in the shape of roses, a different flavour in each petal. Expensive but yummy. Their exquiste macarons are not to be missed.
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Amorino
36 Republic StThis ice cream parlour serves delicious ice creams in the shape of roses, a different flavour in each petal. Expensive but yummy. Their exquiste macarons are not to be missed.
Is-Suq tal-Belt, also known as the Covered Market, is a 19th-century market hall located in Valletta. It is notable for being the first building in Malta to be constructed mostly of iron. The newly refurbished Is-Suq tal-Belt is now a food court where you can enjoy many different food stalls serving a variety of dishes.
On the lower floor there is also an upmarket Gourmet Supermarket.
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Food Market
Is-Suq tal-Belt, also known as the Covered Market, is a 19th-century market hall located in Valletta. It is notable for being the first building in Malta to be constructed mostly of iron. The newly refurbished Is-Suq tal-Belt is now a food court where you can enjoy many different food stalls serving a variety of dishes.
On the lower floor there is also an upmarket Gourmet Supermarket.
Delicious food prepared by a young lady that is one of the Chefs of the Preca family. Their name is synonymous to good food and scrumptious homemade desserts.
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King's Own Band Club Bar And Restaurant
274 Republic StDelicious food prepared by a young lady that is one of the Chefs of the Preca family. Their name is synonymous to good food and scrumptious homemade desserts.
Another of the Preca family food havens run by one more of the family lady chefs.
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Palazzo Preca Restaurant
Another of the Preca family food havens run by one more of the family lady chefs.
An ex-confectionery turned into an intimate restaurant serving a small but very enticing menu.
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Rubino
53 Old Bakery StreetAn ex-confectionery turned into an intimate restaurant serving a small but very enticing menu.
The Valletta Waterfront is made up of what was originally a number of warehouses and stores. Today it hosts a concentration of bars, restaurants and retail outlets. It is also a hub in Malta's Cruise Liner business as the Forni Cruise Passenger Terminal.
This area was and remains a venue for several concerts, theatre representations and events.
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Valletta Waterfront
Valletta WaterfrontThe Valletta Waterfront is made up of what was originally a number of warehouses and stores. Today it hosts a concentration of bars, restaurants and retail outlets. It is also a hub in Malta's Cruise Liner business as the Forni Cruise Passenger Terminal.
This area was and remains a venue for several concerts, theatre representations and events.
Trabuxu Bistro
9 South StUpmarket by excellent cuisine.
Sciacca Grill
South StreetBest grill in town.
Perfect place to sit and enjoy 'people watching' in Piazza Regina sipping a coffee and eating a yummy yummy pastries and cakes. Here you can also enjoy a light lunch, pies and pastizzi.
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Caffe Cordina
244 RepublicPerfect place to sit and enjoy 'people watching' in Piazza Regina sipping a coffee and eating a yummy yummy pastries and cakes. Here you can also enjoy a light lunch, pies and pastizzi.
In times gone by, nicknamed 'The Gut' by English sailors it is now home to many good restaurants, bars and night clubs.
Together with Old Theatre Street it has a concentration of food venues for all tastes and pockets.
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Strait Street
Strait StreetIn times gone by, nicknamed 'The Gut' by English sailors it is now home to many good restaurants, bars and night clubs.
Together with Old Theatre Street it has a concentration of food venues for all tastes and pockets.
This is the most famous Pastizzi place on the Island, for a few Euros you can enjoy a lovely, traditional Maltese street food. A real must when visiting Mdina The Silent City and Rabat.
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Serkin Crystal Palace Bar
This is the most famous Pastizzi place on the Island, for a few Euros you can enjoy a lovely, traditional Maltese street food. A real must when visiting Mdina The Silent City and Rabat.
The latest food court to be opened on the island. Very interesting choices and good food, very family friendly. They boast of a fantastic verandah where you can enjoy your meal in the open air.
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Carob Tree
Triq Mikiel Ang BorgThe latest food court to be opened on the island. Very interesting choices and good food, very family friendly. They boast of a fantastic verandah where you can enjoy your meal in the open air.
The national snack of Malta is arguably the Pastizzi and here is where to find some of the best.
A pastizz (plural pastizzi) is a traditional savoury pastry from Malta. Pastizzi usually have a filling either of ricotta or mushy peas. However, here you will also find a variety of gourmet pies and more.
MALTA PASTIZZI
57 Merchants StThe national snack of Malta is arguably the Pastizzi and here is where to find some of the best.
A pastizz (plural pastizzi) is a traditional savoury pastry from Malta. Pastizzi usually have a filling either of ricotta or mushy peas. However, here you will also find a variety of gourmet pies and more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Jazz club where you can spend a very pleasant evening enjoying live music whilst having a drink with friends.
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Bridge Bar
LiesseJazz club where you can spend a very pleasant evening enjoying live music whilst having a drink with friends.
Jazz Bar
Triq Il-BatterijaAnother place where you can spend a pleasant evening enjoying a drink and good live music.
A perfect place where you can enjoy a platter and a bottle of wine with friends.
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Trabuxu Wine Bar
2 Strait StA perfect place where you can enjoy a platter and a bottle of wine with friends.
For me the best platters in Valletta. Perfect to sit with friends enjoying a cocktail, a beer or some good wine. Service with a smile and excellent food.
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Charles Grech
10 Republic StFor me the best platters in Valletta. Perfect to sit with friends enjoying a cocktail, a beer or some good wine. Service with a smile and excellent food.
Parks & Nature
Hastings Gardens is a public garden situated on the left side of the Guesthouse. It is located on top of St. John's Bastion and St. Michael's Bastion, on the west side of the City Gate. The garden offers breathtaking views of Floriana, Msida, Ta'Xbiex Yacht Marina,Sliema, and Manoel Island.
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Hastings-tuinen
24 SappersHastings Gardens is a public garden situated on the left side of the Guesthouse. It is located on top of St. John's Bastion and St. Michael's Bastion, on the west side of the City Gate. The garden offers breathtaking views of Floriana, Msida, Ta'Xbiex Yacht Marina,Sliema, and Manoel Island.
Upper Barakka Gardens are a site not to miss for the beauty of its views over the majestic Grand Harbour. Perfect to relax and rest whilst admiring the Three Cities opposite and the magnificent views of the Grand Harbour. Everyday at noon the guns at the Saluting Battery on the lower tier of the Garden mark the passage of mid-day.
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Upper Barrakka Gardens
292 Triq Sant' OrslaUpper Barakka Gardens are a site not to miss for the beauty of its views over the majestic Grand Harbour. Perfect to relax and rest whilst admiring the Three Cities opposite and the magnificent views of the Grand Harbour. Everyday at noon the guns at the Saluting Battery on the lower tier of the Garden mark the passage of mid-day.
Here, apart from the Grand Harbour you can enjoy the breakwater and the Monument to Sir Alexander Ball. Close by you can also visit the Siege Bell War Memorial commemorating the George Cross.
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Lager Barrakka-tuinen
LvantHere, apart from the Grand Harbour you can enjoy the breakwater and the Monument to Sir Alexander Ball. Close by you can also visit the Siege Bell War Memorial commemorating the George Cross.
Sightseeing
The Majestic Auberge de Castille is home to the Office of the Prime Minister of Malta. It opens on the newly constructed Castille Sqare and a stone's throw from the magnificent Upper Barrakka Gardens.
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Auberge de Castille
The Majestic Auberge de Castille is home to the Office of the Prime Minister of Malta. It opens on the newly constructed Castille Sqare and a stone's throw from the magnificent Upper Barrakka Gardens.
Fort Saint Elmo is a star fort in Valletta, Malta. It stands on the seaward shore of the Sciberras Peninsula that divides Marsamxett Harbour from Grand Harbour, and commands the entrances to both harbours along with Fort Tigné and Fort Ricasoli. It is best known for its role in the Great Siege of Malta of 1565. Just been restored to its former glory.
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National War Museum - Fort St Elmo
St. Elmo PlaceFort Saint Elmo is a star fort in Valletta, Malta. It stands on the seaward shore of the Sciberras Peninsula that divides Marsamxett Harbour from Grand Harbour, and commands the entrances to both harbours along with Fort Tigné and Fort Ricasoli. It is best known for its role in the Great Siege of Malta of 1565. Just been restored to its former glory.
The National War Museum is a museum located in Fort Saint Elmo in the city of Valletta, Malta. It is one of the most popular museums in Malta. From 1975 to 2014, its collection mainly focused on World War I and World War II.
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Fort St Elmo - Nationaal Oorlogsmuseum
St. Elmo PlaceThe National War Museum is a museum located in Fort Saint Elmo in the city of Valletta, Malta. It is one of the most popular museums in Malta. From 1975 to 2014, its collection mainly focused on World War I and World War II.
The beautiful Grandmaster Palace must not be missed, especially the Armoury, the Tapestry Room and the lovely Courtyard where you can sit and rest in a peaceful ambience.
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Grandmaster Palace Courtyard
The beautiful Grandmaster Palace must not be missed, especially the Armoury, the Tapestry Room and the lovely Courtyard where you can sit and rest in a peaceful ambience.
This majestic building was built in the 16th century by the Order of St John and is also know as the Sacra Infermeria. It was one of the leading hospitals in Europe until the 18th century and its main hall was once the largest hall in Europe with a length of 480 feet. Of note also its monumental staircase.
Today the building is used for banquets, exhibitions, conferences, international conventions and theatrical shows.
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Mediterranean Conference Centre
This majestic building was built in the 16th century by the Order of St John and is also know as the Sacra Infermeria. It was one of the leading hospitals in Europe until the 18th century and its main hall was once the largest hall in Europe with a length of 480 feet. Of note also its monumental staircase.
Today the building is used for banquets, exhibitions, conferences, international conventions and theatrical shows.
Casa Rocca Piccola is a 16th century palace in Valletta, home to the noble de Piro family. There offer daily tours you can enjoy.
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Casa Rocca Piccola
74 Republic StCasa Rocca Piccola is a 16th century palace in Valletta, home to the noble de Piro family. There offer daily tours you can enjoy.
The Our Lady of Victories Church, formerly known as the Saint Anthony the Abbot Church, was the first church and building completed in Valletta.
In 1566 following the Great Siege of Malta, Grand Master, Jean Parisot de Valette and his Order showed interest to build a church as a form of thanksgiving to the Virgin and named it The Nativity of the Virgin.
Our Lady of Victories Church
South StreetThe Our Lady of Victories Church, formerly known as the Saint Anthony the Abbot Church, was the first church and building completed in Valletta.
In 1566 following the Great Siege of Malta, Grand Master, Jean Parisot de Valette and his Order showed interest to build a church as a form of thanksgiving to the Virgin and named it The Nativity of the Virgin.
Getting Around
Great Siege Road
Great Siege RoadThis is the most popular entry to Valletta city if you are coming in by car.
The Valletta City Gate opening on Triton Square is the home of the Island's Main Bus Terminus from where all the buses around Malta come and go.
On entering Valletta, to your right and left you will find the Renzo Piano beautiful steps and on your right you will meet the new Parliament House, another outstanding work of the famous Italian architect, Renzo Piano.
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Stadspoort van Valletta
19 Republic StreetThe Valletta City Gate opening on Triton Square is the home of the Island's Main Bus Terminus from where all the buses around Malta come and go.
On entering Valletta, to your right and left you will find the Renzo Piano beautiful steps and on your right you will meet the new Parliament House, another outstanding work of the famous Italian architect, Renzo Piano.
Marsamxett Harbour is a natural harbour in Valletta. It is located to the north of the larger Grand Harbour. The harbour is generally more dedicated to leisure use than the Grand Harbour.
From here leaves the ferry taking you from Valletta to Sliema and back .
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Marsamxett Harbour
Marsamxett Harbour is a natural harbour in Valletta. It is located to the north of the larger Grand Harbour. The harbour is generally more dedicated to leisure use than the Grand Harbour.
From here leaves the ferry taking you from Valletta to Sliema and back .
There are three fun trains in Malta and one in Gozo. One is in Valletta, another in Rabat, one in the Three Cities and the fourth in Gozo.
These trains, apart from being fun, are also very useful to take you around and make your life easier especially in the heat and scorching sun.
Malta Fun Train
Triq San GwannThere are three fun trains in Malta and one in Gozo. One is in Valletta, another in Rabat, one in the Three Cities and the fourth in Gozo.
These trains, apart from being fun, are also very useful to take you around and make your life easier especially in the heat and scorching sun.
The fastest, easiest & coolest way to travel to the Three Cities of Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua from Valletta (and back) across the majestic Grand Harbour. Just go down by lift from the Upper Barrakka Gardens, cross the road and board the Ferry.
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Valletta - 3 Cities Ferry
The fastest, easiest & coolest way to travel to the Three Cities of Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua from Valletta (and back) across the majestic Grand Harbour. Just go down by lift from the Upper Barrakka Gardens, cross the road and board the Ferry.
Arts & Culture
The National Museum of Archaeology is housed in the Auberge de Provence, an example of fine Baroque architecture, that was built in 1571, on plans by local architect Ġilormu Cassar. Of particular note is the Grand Salon, with its richly painted walls and wooden beamed ceiling. The Museum exhibits a spectacular range of artefacts dating back to Malta’s Neolithic period (5000 BC) up to the Phoenician Period (400 BC). Highlights include the ‘Sleeping Lady’ , the ‘Venus of Malta', bronze daggers, the Horus & Anubis pendant and the anthropomorphic sarcophagus, both belonging to the Phoenician period. A real must see!
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National Museum of Archaeology
Republic StreetThe National Museum of Archaeology is housed in the Auberge de Provence, an example of fine Baroque architecture, that was built in 1571, on plans by local architect Ġilormu Cassar. Of particular note is the Grand Salon, with its richly painted walls and wooden beamed ceiling. The Museum exhibits a spectacular range of artefacts dating back to Malta’s Neolithic period (5000 BC) up to the Phoenician Period (400 BC). Highlights include the ‘Sleeping Lady’ , the ‘Venus of Malta', bronze daggers, the Horus & Anubis pendant and the anthropomorphic sarcophagus, both belonging to the Phoenician period. A real must see!
This museum makes part of the beautiful St John's Co-Cathedral commissioned by the Knights in 1572 and designed by the famous Maltese Architect Girolamo Cassar. Its interior was re-decorated in the Baroque style by Mattia Preti and other famous artists of that time. The breathtaking interior of the church is considered as one of the finest examples of high Baroque architecture in Europe.
Not to be missed The Beheading of St John the Baptist (1608) which is considered as one of Caravaggio's masterpieces.
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Sint-Janscokathedraal
Triq San GwannThis museum makes part of the beautiful St John's Co-Cathedral commissioned by the Knights in 1572 and designed by the famous Maltese Architect Girolamo Cassar. Its interior was re-decorated in the Baroque style by Mattia Preti and other famous artists of that time. The breathtaking interior of the church is considered as one of the finest examples of high Baroque architecture in Europe.
Not to be missed The Beheading of St John the Baptist (1608) which is considered as one of Caravaggio's masterpieces.
The Valletta Campus, which is housed in the Old University Building, dates back to the founding of the Collegium Melitense in 1592.
This Campus serves as a prestigious setting for the hosting of international conferences, seminars, short courses and summer schools. It is also the venue of the University's International Collaborative Programmes, the Research, Innovation & Development Trust (RIDT) and the Conferences & Events Unit.
In its newly re-decorated theatre many films and plays are represented.
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University of Malta (Valletta Campus)
The Valletta Campus, which is housed in the Old University Building, dates back to the founding of the Collegium Melitense in 1592.
This Campus serves as a prestigious setting for the hosting of international conferences, seminars, short courses and summer schools. It is also the venue of the University's International Collaborative Programmes, the Research, Innovation & Development Trust (RIDT) and the Conferences & Events Unit.
In its newly re-decorated theatre many films and plays are represented.
Built in 1731 by the Portuguese Grand Master Manoel de Vilhena, the Manoel Theatre is reputed to be Europe's third-oldest working theatre and the oldest still in operation in the Commonwealth of Nations. It is home of The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra.
It is a small, 623 seat venue, with an oval-shaped auditorium housing gilded boxes constructed entirely in wood. It stands on three floors, with a painted ceiling decorated with gold leaf and a pale blue trompe-l'oeil that resembles a round cupola.
During the day, you can visit via the small adjoining museum, which offers an insight into the history and current trends of Maltese theatre.
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Teatru Manoel
Old Theatre Street
Built in 1731 by the Portuguese Grand Master Manoel de Vilhena, the Manoel Theatre is reputed to be Europe's third-oldest working theatre and the oldest still in operation in the Commonwealth of Nations. It is home of The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra.
It is a small, 623 seat venue, with an oval-shaped auditorium housing gilded boxes constructed entirely in wood. It stands on three floors, with a painted ceiling decorated with gold leaf and a pale blue trompe-l'oeil that resembles a round cupola.
During the day, you can visit via the small adjoining museum, which offers an insight into the history and current trends of Maltese theatre.
This 16th century cavalier was built by the Order of St John. It is located in Castille Sqare, close to Auberge de Castille, the Central Bank of Malta, the new Parliament House, the Malta Stock Exchange , the Post Office in Dar Annona and Upper Barrakka Gardens.
It is now a Cultural Centre offering many exhibitions, films, concerts, theatrical representations and much more. In Maltese it is known as ' Spazju Kreattiv'.
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Spazju Kreattiv
This 16th century cavalier was built by the Order of St John. It is located in Castille Sqare, close to Auberge de Castille, the Central Bank of Malta, the new Parliament House, the Malta Stock Exchange , the Post Office in Dar Annona and Upper Barrakka Gardens.
It is now a Cultural Centre offering many exhibitions, films, concerts, theatrical representations and much more. In Maltese it is known as ' Spazju Kreattiv'.
Also known as the Bibliotheca it was founded in 1776 by Grand Master Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc as a reference library. It has been the legal deposit library since 1925 and has the largest collection of Melitensia along with that of the University of Malta.
The library also contains archives of the Order of St John, the University of Mdina and the University of Valletta.
The Bibliotheca is housed in a late 18th century neoclassical building close to the Grand Masters Palace.
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National Library of Malta
Also known as the Bibliotheca it was founded in 1776 by Grand Master Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc as a reference library. It has been the legal deposit library since 1925 and has the largest collection of Melitensia along with that of the University of Malta.
The library also contains archives of the Order of St John, the University of Mdina and the University of Valletta.
The Bibliotheca is housed in a late 18th century neoclassical building close to the Grand Masters Palace.
Entertainment & Activities
Discover 7,000 years of Maltese history in audio-visual, offered in 17 languages.
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The Malta Experience
Triq Il-MediterranDiscover 7,000 years of Maltese history in audio-visual, offered in 17 languages.
If you are looking for a quiet evening here is the place to sit and enjoy one of the latest movies on the market. You can also enjoy some shopping whilst waiting for your film to begin because the cinema is situated in a shopping arcade.
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Embassy Cinemas Valletta
St. Lucia's StreetIf you are looking for a quiet evening here is the place to sit and enjoy one of the latest movies on the market. You can also enjoy some shopping whilst waiting for your film to begin because the cinema is situated in a shopping arcade.