Valetta Nutz and Bolts
The Basics
City Name: Valetta
Where is it located?: Valetta is on Malta.
Why do people go there?: This city boasts a rich historical past – protected by fortress walls, a cosmopolitan vision of its builders, the Knights of St John, Valetta doesn’t sit on Malta, it rises above it.
How do travelers get there?: Ferries to the country from other parts of Med Europe are your best bet, or flights are also an option.
Currency: Maltese lira (MTL)
City Code: 626
Other phone tips:
Population: 95000
Languages: Maltese and English are both official languages.
Travel Information
Neighborhoods:
Attractions: Auberge de Castille, St John’s Co-Cathedral and Museum, City Gate
Accommodations: http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/eu/mal/
Tourist Office: Malta Tourism Authority, Auberge D’Italie, Merchants Street, Valletta CMR 02, Telephone: +356 22915000, Fax: +356 22915893, Email: info@visitmalta.com, http://www.visitmalta.com/
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Health Issues:
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Malta is the best to visit during the late winter and spring as the weather is sunny, but not scorching, and prices are reasonable.
Common Phrases: Yes = Iva, No = Le, Please = Jekk joghgbok, Thank you = Grazzi
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