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La Valette
Overview
La Valette (Valletta in Maltese and English) is the capital of the Republic of Malta.
It is a XVIth century city comprising numerous buildings from the era of the Knights of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, who governed the island for two and a half centuries. With 320 monuments over an area of 55 hectares, La Valette constitutes the highest historical concentration in the world.
The population of La Valette in 2008 is 6,098 inhabitants.
This natural port, one of the deepest in Europe, was located at the crossroads of maritime routes.
Other names
La Valette, Valetta, Ċittà Umilissima
Churches
Source :
Wikipedia