Valletta

Valletta, vahl LEHT tah (pop. 9,239), is the capital and chief seaport of Malta. It lies on a narrow peninsula between two deep harbors on Malta's northeast coast. Valletta is the administrative, cultural, and commercial center of Malta. It is the home of the Royal Malta Library. The Royal University of Malta is in Msida, just outside Valletta. The Cathedral of Saint John and the Palace of the Grand Masters (now the governor general's residence) are among the city's sights. More »