One of the original Auberges of Valletta built in the 1570s, each built to house the group of knights of a particular language. The building took on its baroque form during the time of Grand Master Manuel Pinto da Fonseca (1740s). As of 1972, it serves as an office of
Triton Square is the wide open space just outside of the Valletta City Gate, connecting Valletta to Floriana. It has traditionally been a meeting place for those visiting Valletta, having been previously the site of the Valletta Bus Terminus. The Triton Fountain is the centrepiece of the square, which sits
The Triton Fountain, giving its name to the square where it is located, is a symbol of the entrance to Valletta. It was unveiled in 1959 and remains one of Malta’s most important modernist landmarks. It is a reference to the connection the city, having been built on a peninsula,
The Valletta City Gate is the main entrance to the capital city. It is located in the centre of the land-facing fortifications of the city, and serves as the principal entryway to Valletta for tourists and locals alike. It connects Triton Square to Republic Street. It stands on the same
Inaugurated in 2015, the Parliament Building is clad with symbolism. It consists of two blocks connected together with bridges. Its facade is symbolically made of Gozitan limestone, a local material. The design of the building promotes openness: it includes see-through materials in the street-level, and allows for pedestrian access directly