Stock Photo: Valletta, The Capital City Of Malta In Early Morning.
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Valletta's 16th-century buildings were constructed by the Knights Hospitaller. The city was named after Jean Parisot de Valette, who succeeded in defending the island from an Ottoman invasion during the Great Siege of Malta. The city is Baroque in character, with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture, though the Second World War left major scars on the city, particularly the destruction of the Royal Opera House. The city was officially recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980.The city has 320 monuments, making it one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world.Sometimes called an "open-air museum.Valletta was chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2018. Valletta is also the sunniest city in Europe.
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