Malta Memories VALLETTA

When visiting Valletta, if travelling by route bus, you pass through Floriana before arriving at the Bus Terminus just outside the City Gate at Valletta.

Thornycroft, Ford and Bedford route buses at Valletta bus terminus in 1995

Valletta is the capital city of Malta, the two main streets are, Republic Street and Merchants Street, there are lots of narrow back streets which have many small local shops each selling their own range of goods.

Two of the many small independant shops in Valletta

Valletta has some lovely public gardens, the Upper Barrakka Gardens overlook the Grand Harbour with a panoramic view across to Senglia, Vittoriosa, Kalkara and Cospicua beyond.

Firing of the Mid-Day gun at the Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta

There is always a lot of maritime activity with Cruise ships, Cargo vessels and the small Djhaisa water taxis.
Other public gardens in Valletta are at Lower Barrakka Gardens and Hastings Gardens with views across Marsamxett Harbour, lovely sunsets can be seen here.

Sunset over Lazaretto Creek, seen from Valletta