Beaches & parks
Upper Barrakka Gardens
Arcaded gardens on the highest point of the walls, with a sweeping view across the Grand Harbour to the Three Cities. The lift from the quay arrives right here.
Sights
Saluting Battery
The row of historic cannons just below the Upper Barrakka Gardens. A gun is traditionally fired at noon, which you can watch from the gardens above; check locally for times and battery tours.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Valletta Cruise Port (Pinto Wharf, Valletta Waterfront) | 6 min | walk |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
Sights
City Gate and Parliament House
The modern entrance to Valletta, designed by Renzo Piano together with the stone-clad Parliament building and the open-air theatre in the shell of the old opera house.
Sights
National Museum of Archaeology
Finds from Malta's prehistoric temples, including the small Sleeping Lady figure, displayed in a former Knights' inn on Republic Street.