This stretches the full length of the city from the gate, all the way down to the Fort St Elmo at Valletta’s waterfront.īonus: Hidden Gardens – Valletta Walking (De)Tour! The grand entrance will lead you across the bridge and onto the 1 km long Republic Street. This fifth and the most modern edition restored during 2011-2014 is often referred to as the ancient Egyptian temple of Edfu. Valletta City GateĪfter you’ve admired the circular Triton Fountain, step into the city of Valletta through the controversial yet grand Valletta City Gate. It’s located right next to the main Valletta bus terminal and taxi rank if you are taking public transport.Īnyone driving can use the main MCP underground car park just outside the city walls on St Anne Street, Floriana. It was refurbished just in time to celebrate Valletta’s stint as European Capital of Culture in 2018 and is a popular spot to hang out at any time of the day or night. But thanks to the local artist and restorator, Kenneth Cauchi, the fountain was dismantled into 54 pieces and then brought back to life as an elaborate piece of art. The original statue, due to structural errors, collapsed in 1978. Three grand bronze Tritons holding a huge basin of water above their heads stand proudly outside the main gates of Malta’s capital. We start our tour at the impressive Triton Fountain. Valletta Walking Tour Starting Point – The Triton Fountain If you don’t fancy the self-guided version, why not book onto a guided tour of Valletta with a friendly local? Use our free Valletta walking tour map (at the bottom of this page) to help you navigate around the streets and alleyways of the historic capital of Malta. This Valletta city tour starts just outside the main gates but you can join it at any point along the circular route. It’s an easy and free way to explore if you have just one day in Valletta. Explore the capital city of Malta with our self-guided Valletta walking tour.
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