Introduction to Valletta: Valletta, the capital of Malta, is the political, cultural and commercial center of Malta. It is a famous European cultural city named after La Valletta, the sixth leader of the Knights of St. John. , has many interesting nicknames, such as "the city of the Knights of St. John", "the great masterpiece of the Baroque", "the city of European art", etc., and its founder Valletta called it a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen. city.
In 1565, the island of Malta was invaded by the Turks. At that time, the knights of the Knights of St. John headed by French Archduke Jean de la Valletta who were guarding the island launched a famous battle in European history—— In the "Siege of Malta", they successfully repelled the invaders and secured the island; the following year, in order to strengthen the island's defense, the Knights built a city more than 3 kilometers long as a military fortress on the strategic heights of Mount Heberas. This 1566 The foundation stone was laid and it took 5 years to complete the fortress, which was the beginning of the construction of Valletta.
The ancient city of Valletta is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with a pleasant climate. The buildings in the city are neatly laid out, and the streets are narrow and straight. The buildings on both sides are built of Maltese unique gray-white limestone, with a strong Middle Eastern Arab architectural style; in front of the city gate there is " There are 320 ancient buildings with architectural art and historical value in the city, including the National Archaeological Museum, the Art Museum, the Manuel Theater, the Presidential Palace and the Cathedral of St. John. The Roque style is harmoniously integrated with local architectural forms and has become a valuable human cultural heritage.