Curious Facts about Valletta

by Angie Balzan

  • It is the smallest Capital City in the European Union standing at just 0.8km

  • Over 25 out of the 360 churches in Malta are found in this City
  • Walking through the streets one can count up to 320 different monuments.
  • Valletta and the Grand Harbour are 2 of the 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Malta.
  • Built in the 16th Century, it was the first planned City in Europe.
  • Records show 9000 workers built the city
  • According to Weather experts, Valletta is the sunniest capital in Europe with 300 sunny days a year
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