

There are also the unwavering classic events, such as the traditional Carnival, which animates the historic centre of Valletta, from the 9th to 13th February, with parades, competitions, dances and concerts, and the Valletta Green Festival, from May 4th to the 6th, which offers visitors the opportunity to get to know the hidden treasures of the capital, such as the gardensof the Archbishop’s Palace and the Convent of Santa Caterina. The Knights of St John, aided by the most. The Siege of Malta in 1565 captured the European imagination and mobilised the resources needed to create the new city of Valletta, founded soon after, in 1566. Valletta2018 will be based on three themes and will begin on January 20th, date in which the first big event called Erba ‘Pjazez is set, with an acrobatic performance by the Catalan group La Fura dels Baus, highlighting the Fontana del Tritone in Triton Square: “Island Stories” ”Future Baroque”, which seeks to create a dialogue between the two sides of the island, the traditional baroque one and the contemporary young one “ Voyages“, an opportunity toĬelebrate the journey as both a life and an exchange of perspectives, ideas and cultures. Malta’s capital Valletta is a fortified city located on a hilly peninsula between two of the finest natural harbours in the Mediterranean. The over one hundred events that will take place during the year are based on three concepts: bringing culture to the people, increasing job opportunities in this sector and, finally, ensuring that culture be a fundamental part of the country’s economic growth. European and African Heads of State and Government gathered around the objective to. The strategic position between Africa and Europe makes the island the perfect place to host an event. In November 2015, a Summit on Migration took place in Valletta, Malta. For the United Kingdom, as of 1 January 2021, European Union law applies only to the territory of Northern Ireland (NI) to the.

La Valletta has been prestigiously nominated European Capital of Culture 2018, together with Holland’s Leeuwarden.
