Valletta, Malta

...and here's another card from a swap with Leena in Malta. It's been SO nice to swap with her, I'm hoping we'll get another chance some time next year. :)



Leena tells me that there are still a lot of these little shoops in Valletta. Apparently the shopkeepers manage to cram insane amounts of stuff in. I'd love to visit a shop like that! The wooden balconies are very beautiful, too, I really think I would take tons of photos if I ever got to visit Malta. :D



The stamp is from a set of 4 stamps issued earlier this year, depicting some of the Islands' natural treasures. This one here shows the Azure Window in Gozo.

Valletta, Malta

Another old card, this one is an official from last summer.


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Valletta is the capital city of Malta. It is located in the central-eastern portion of the island of Malta and the city proper has a population of 6,098. According to Eurostat, urban zone of Valletta has a population of 368,250.

Valletta contains buildings from the 16th century onwards, built during the rule of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem (the Knights Hospitaller). The city is essentially Baroque in character, with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture in selected areas, though World War II left major scars on the city. The City of Valletta was officially recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980.



The stamp is from a set of 2 stamps issued in 2008. They're from the Europa series, this year's theme being "Letters".