Valletta is the capital of Malta and was founded in 1566 by the Knights of Malta, named to honour their great master Jean de la Vallette. Valletta is located on the north coast of Malta, between two large inlets that are home to its two deep-water natural ports, Porto Grande and Port of Marsamuscetto. Places to visit Today Valletta is a tourist hub and a centre of culture with the university and the commercial and administrative centre. There are numerous historically important buildings to visit, such as the Cathedral of San Giovanni, which was formerly the Convent of the Knights church. Ther... [More information]