Malta is a small country located in the middle of the Mediterranean. Located in African plate boundary, near the coast of Eurasia. However, a small island, with its strategic location, has historically played by the European powers. He finally declared independent in 1964 and in 2004 joined the European Union.
Group of small islands have the capital and largest city of Valletta, located on the east central part of the main island nation. Despite being a very important port, Valletta has a population of less than 7,000 inhabitants.
In line with the presence of ancient buildings, the capital of Malta recognized in 1980 as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Old buildings have been built in the sixteenth century by the Knights Hospitaller. In addition, Valletta standing on the ground with elements of Baroque architecture, Renaissance, neoclassical and the modern era.
Despite being the country with the highest densities in Europe, Malta has a certain attraction that is very suitable for tourists. Cathedral of San Juan and other defenses built by the Order of the Knights of Malta to protect the city, providing tourists an interesting journey into the past and a lifestyle that generate enthusiasm and curiosity to the present.
In a small area, just 900 meters by 630, Valletta has more than 25 churches, as a portrait of the religious population of Malta. In addition, the impressive Archaeological Museum, Fine Arts or the war makes the city a great place to open your mind and liberate the ancient times and cultures.