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Corte Capitanale
The former Court of Justice. Figures on the balcony represent Justice and Mercy.
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Lion Fountain
Sculpted out of limestone in the 17th century by Maltese sculptor Mariano Gerada.
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Ruins of Roman Villa
Excavated remains of a 1st-century Roman townhouse – admission is via the Domus Romana museum.
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War Memorial
Monument to the 600 Maltese and nearly one million British servicemen who lost their lives in WWI.
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Granaries
Circular slabs stud the paved surface of Pjazza San Publiju; the lids of underground granaries.
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Seaside tower built by the British in Gothic style in the 19th century; now houses a restaurant.
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Casa Inguanez
The ancient seat of Maltas oldest aristocratic family, whove lived here since the 14th century.
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Valletta Living History
A glossy, entertaining 35-minute sweep through Maltas eventful history (available in eight languages).
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Tigné Fort
Polygonal fort built by the Knights in 1793 to defend Marsamxett Harbour and later occupied by the British.
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Commonwealth Air Forces Memorial
Monument to 2298 members of the Commonwealth air force, who lost their lives in WWII and have no known grave.
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Mdina Dungeons
Gruesome waxworks devoted to horrible historical practices, to give older kids and teenagers a grisly thrill.
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Citadella Centre for Culture & Art
Occasional exhibitions in a former prison building. Stop in to admire paintings, photographs and other local artworks.
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Law Courts
Palazzo Castellania houses Vallettas law courts. The figures above the 1st-floor balcony represent Justice and Truth.
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Bighi Sally Port
The wounded were brought here by boat to go to the infirmary under the cover of darkness during the Great Siege.
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Sacra Infermeria
The first hospital to be built by the Knights on their arrival in Malta. It now serves as a convent and is closed to the public.
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St Agathas Chapel
Dates from the early 15th century.
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The old town, known as Il-Borgo, is a maze of narrow, meandering alleys around Pjazza San Ġorġ. Its a beguiling place to wander.
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Belvedere
A right turn at the top of the harbour hill leads to a belvedere with a grand view over the harbour to Comino and northern Malta.
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Norman House
On the 1st floor, the twin-arched window, with its slender central pillar and zigzag decoration, dates from the 13th century.
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Chapel of St Anne
Between the Inland Sea and the Azure Window is the little Chapel of St Anne, built in 1963 on the site of a much older church.
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