# HISTORIC CITY 6 
Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1980, the charming Historic City of Valletta features an abundance of historical sites, scenic views over the Mediterranean Sea, and some of the mightiest fortifications in the world.
City District World Heritage Site: since 1980
by Dion Hinchcliffe / CC BY-SA 2.0
# St John's Co-Cathedral and Museum 6
Malta’s spectacular main church is regarded as one of the finest examples of high Baroque architecture in Europe.
The large cathedral exhibits famous masterpieces of art, most noteworthy Caravaggio’s ‘Saint Jerome Writing’ and the ‘Beheading of Saint John the Baptist’, the only painting he signed.
Roman Catholic Cathedral Consecrated: 1578 | Style: High Baroque
by Boguslaw Garbacz / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Upper Barrakka Gardens 6
These colonnaded gardens offer the most awe-inspiring views of Grand Harbour and the Three Cities.
by Frank Vincentz / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Grand Harbour 6
This natural harbor offers scenic panoramic views of the historic Three Cities, Fort St. Angelo, and Fort Ricasoli.
by Bravo Tango / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Marsamxett Harbour 5.5 
This scenic natural harbor is the main yachting harbor in Malta.
by Mboesch / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Manoel Theatre (Teatru Manoel) 5.5
This gorgeous oval auditorium was built in 1731 by the Portuguese Grand Master Manoel de Vilhena. It is the third oldest theater in Europe still in use.
Theatre Completed: 1731 | Capacity: 623 visitors
by R Muscat / CC BY-SA 2.0
# National Museum of Archeology 5.5
Housed in the impressive former Auberge de Provence, this Archaeological Museum is home to a wide range of historically significant artifacts that date back to 5,200 BCE up until 2,500 BCE. Highlights include beautifully modeled prehistoric figurines such as the around five thousand years old Sleeping Lady.
by Jvdc / CC BY-SA 4.0
# Fort St Elmo and National War Museum 5 
Constructed in the shape of a star, this old fort at the very end of the Valletta peninsula is home to the interesting National War Museum. It has the actual George Cross that is visible on the Maltese flag on display.
by John Haslam / CC BY-SA 2.0
# Church of St Paul Shipwrecked 5
Dating back to the 1570s, this domed Church features a sumptuous interior with elaborate gilded frescoes and paintings.
Roman Catholic Church Completed: 1582 | Style: Baroque
by yeowatzup / CC BY-SA 3.0
ĦAĠAR QIM TEMPLE 6 
The intriguing megalithic complex of Ħaġar Qim is located on the southern edge of the island of Malta, is currently estimated to date from 3600-3200 BCE, therefore one of the oldest surviving buildings in Europe.
Megalithic Complex World Heritage Site: since 1980 | Distance from Valletta: 14.7 km
by Hamelin de Guettelet / CC BY-SA 3.0
