Valletta & the 3 cities
Valletta
Founded in 1566, Valletta is Malta's capital city and is one of Europe's smallest (and southern-most) capital cities, with many buildings having a strong Baroque character.
The Three Cities
Vittorosia (Birgu)
Birgu is one of the most historic towns in Malta and part of an urban area known as the Three Cities.
Senglea
Senglea is a fortified city watching out over the Grand Harbour and the Maltese capital Valletta. It belongs to an area in Malta known as the Three Cities.
Cospicua
Cospicua is a unique place as it was built on five different hills and has two set of fortifications! The second fortification was believed to have been built after the great siege of Malta in 1565 when the population were fearful of further attacks on the city.