Monday. First day of the week. Let us start it up with introducing our readers to Valletta, capital city of Malta. The surface of the heart of the ocean, Malta, is not a wide one. However, nonetheless it has a capital city like every other country in the world. Actually, Valletta is only 1 of 68 cities in the small island. I makes the country even more impressive.
Valletta was founded more than 500 years ago. Since then it has seen wars come and go, built incredible architecture, and become a capital city in the country of gaming business. It is hard to believe the city was bombed during second world war when you see the fantastic streets of cafes and architectural houses. Governmental and residential. It is hard to go to Valletta without envy of the inhabitants who may enjoy it every day.
However, you arrive in a small capital city. Only 6.300 residents and 0,8 square kilometers wide makes this something of a neighborhood in some peoples eyes. It is the commercial and administrative center of Malta but has lost a lot of citizens since the war. Many new tourist attractions are built in other parts of the island. Perhaps it might be a reason why the population has decreased?
The capital city is low of traffic compared to the rest of the island. The Maltese often drive wherever they go. If they don't, they use the public transport buses. However this is not the case in Valletta. It is basically only walking streets in the city. But then it is not a very big area, and it is obvious why it is this way!
Don't get me wrong. Valletta is probably one of the most incredible places you can discover if you like checking out architecture and learn about history. If you also like British traditions or are a religious person it will fascinate you even more. The spirit of Malta is a lot of relying on the British and having a catholic lifestyle. Some parts of the island more conservative than others, often based on where to find less expatriates from other cultures.
Well, that is some stuff about Valletta for now. I am sure there will be more time to tell about the capital city later on.
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