Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
St John's Co-Cathedral
Valletta, Malta
A plain stone exterior hides one of the most lavish baroque interiors in Europe.
Castle · Malta · Malta
Fort St Elmo and the National War Museum
A star-shaped fort at the tip of Valletta, key to the Great Siege and later wars.
Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Fort St Elmo and the National War Museum matters
Fort St Elmo guards the harbour entrance and played a central role in the Great Siege of 1565. It now houses the National War Museum, which covers Malta's role in the twentieth century. The walls give fine harbour views.
Talking points
- The fort was central to the siege of 1565.
- The war museum covers the twentieth century.
- The views toward the harbour mouth are great.
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More in Valletta
Historic site · UNESCO
Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni
Valletta, Malta
An underground prehistoric temple carved into the rock, with chambers over several levels.
Garden
Upper Barrakka Gardens
Valletta, Malta
A terraced garden with a view across the Grand Harbour to the Three Cities.
Palace
Grandmaster's Palace
Valletta, Malta
The knights' former palace, now holding state rooms and an armoury.
Neighbourhood
Three Cities (Birgu)
Valletta, Malta
The old fortified towns across the harbour from Valletta, with quiet lanes and a marina.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.