Easy holiday Malta

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• If you were in any doubt over how important religion and worship were to the Order of the Knights of St. John as well as the citizens of Malta, a visit to the St. John’s Co-Cathedral is the ultimate proof. With an unassuming exterior, you would never expect to find a place so richly decorated inside its walls and entering the cathedral for the first time is an awe-inspiring experience.
   

• Fort. St. Elmo is located at the tip of the peninsula on which Valletta was built. Built by the Knights, the fort was restored in recent years and is a sight to behold. The fort also houses the National War Museum, which contains a number of interesting artefacts covering centuries of war history in Malta.
   

• Being one of the most heavily bombed places on the planet during World War 2, Valletta (and Malta as a whole) endured a lot of hardship. At the heart of the British defence of the islands lay the top secret underground control centre. Nowadays referred to as the Lascaris War Rooms, the recently restored complex offers a glimpse of the important role the location played in keeping Malta out of the hands of the Axis powers.
   

• Although it might not be a mainstream attraction, I always highly recommend a visit to the Fortifications Interpretations Centre. They’ve done a great job to explain and visualise how and why Valletta was built the way it was. Even if you’re not a history buff there’s a lot to like about this museum. Did I mention entrance is free?
   

• The Grandmaster’s Palace (and State Rooms) functioned as the seat of power ever since it was built in the late 16th-century. It’s one of the most impressive buildings and interiors the city has to offer, and a combined visit to the Palace Armoury (a large collection of weaponry and armour) is well worth the time required.