Valletta, Malta: Knights, Harbors & 7,000 Years of Mediterranean History

Valletta: Knights, Harbors & 7,000 Years of Mediterranean History

Europe’s smallest capital reveals ancient secrets in a fortress city frozen in time
Facts From Upstairs Travel | 18-minute read | Updated March 2026
7,000
Years of History
45
UNESCO Listed Palaces
320
Days of Sunshine
260m
Lowest Elevation in EU Capital

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