Floriana

History, Temples and a Hat

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July 6th 2017
Days 1 & 2 Before leaving I anticipated a long day before arriving in Valletta. There were 3 flights to reach my destination with wait times in between. The first flight, to Toronto, left on time but arrived late. Before takeoff I realized I had forgotten my watch so wasn't sure of the exact time. I knew I didn't have much time until my next flight boarded so I practically ran all the way. Down f ... read more

Europe » Malta » Malta » La Valletta

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Great Britain formally acquired possession of Malta in 1814. The island staunchly supported the UK through both World Wars and remained in the Commonwealth when it became independent in 1964. A decade later Malta became a republic. Since about the mi... ... read more