Under Grandmaster Jean Parisot de la Valette (of the Order of St. John, aka. the Knights of Malta) the first foundation stone of Valletta was laid on 28 March 1566. Valletta was built on what used to be Mount Sceberras which is a tongue of land that lies between the island’s two natural harbours. All that existed on these bare rocks was a small watch tower called St. Elmo (later to be extended and renamed Fort St. Elmo).
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Busts and Statues in Valletta, Malta
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Fotos und Videos von Büsten und Statuen in Valletta, Malta
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Bustos y Estatuas en La Valeta, Malta
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Bustes et Statues à Valletta, Malte
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Bustes en Standbeelden in Valletta, Malta
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At the turn of the 17th century, Valletta had grown into a sizeable city for the standards of those days. The city was a popular place to settle among the local population, considering its safe fortification, while former capital Mdina had lost much of its allure after the Great Siege.
Busti e Statue a La Valletta, Malta
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Bustos e Estátuas em Valletta, Malta
бюстов и статуй в Валлетте, Мальта
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