From 1530 to 1798 the galleys of the Knights of St. John were based here, with which they went on raids against pirates and Ottomans. From 1814 to 1965 during the colonial period, the warships of the British Mediterranean Fleet were stationed here

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The Grand Harbour in Valletta was the lifeline of Malta for many centuries. The harbour witnessed the Ottoman siege 500 years ago, which led to the founding of Valletta and …

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The view here is fantastic. It's worth stopping for a moment.

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