Malta, St. John's Cathedral Guide!

When coming to Malta, the heart of the Mediterranean, most people’s first choice is definitely the capital, Valletta. This old city was named a World Cultural Heritage in 1980. It was named in memory of Valletta, the Grand Master of the Knights. You can basically reach various attractions in the city on foot, and there are many options for food and accommodation in the old city. 🌈Route recommendation If you only have one day, suggested walking routes Son of Poseidon Fountain ➡️Old Mint Street ➡️St. John's Cathedral ➡️Presidential Palace ➡️Baraka Garden ➡️Three Sisters Cities (leave at least three or four hours) ❤️Introduction to attractions 1️⃣ Son of Poseidon Fountain Enter from the fountain location, which is the main entrance to the old town of Valletta. The sculpture was built in 1959 by local sculptor Vincent Apap. The fountain is located in the most prominent position at the entrance to the main gate road leading to Valletta. 2️⃣Old Mint Street Old Mint Street can be said to be the most photographed characteristic old street in the ancient city. Mint, which means mint, originally means mint. This street was the site of a coin minting factory during the time of the Knights, hence the name. There are many streets with steep slopes in the ancient city, but Old Bohol Street is the most distinctive and photogenic one. 📸Avoid taking photos at noon as the light ratio is too high. 3️⃣ St. John’s Cathedral This is one of the most famous cathedrals in the world, located in the center of Valletta. The church is named after the patron saint of the Knights of St. John and was designed by the famous architect Casal, who also designed the presidential palace. This is a Baroque building, partially imitating Gothic architecture. It looks simple and unremarkable from the outside, but once you step inside the church, you will be shocked by the magnificent Baroque decoration inside. 4️⃣Baraka Garden The Upper Barracca Gardens in the southeast corner of the main island, also known as the Italian Lookout, is the best viewing spot in Valletta and a must-visit place for every tourist who comes to Malta. This place was originally the private garden of the Italian knights and part of the fortifications of Valletta. Baraka Garden is divided into two parts, the upper and lower parts, which are connected by elevators. If you have limited time, you can only come to Baraka Garden. The scenery here will not let you down. 5️⃣Three Sisters Cities Across the sea from Valletta, the Three Sisters have more surprising stories, beautiful scenery, and a longer history. Walking through the streets here to find the next more beautiful alley is the happiest thing when wandering around the Three Sisters City. 🛶It is recommended to experience Dessa, which is very similar to a gondola. ✈️Transportation - There are no direct flights from the country, so you need to transfer through a third country. Turkish Airlines is the fastest and most convenient option, with direct luggage transfer taking more than two hours, but the fare is high. Or fly to Rome, then fly to Malta, and spend a day sightseeing in Rome on the return trip - A taxi from the airport to Valletta costs 15 euros and takes about 20 minutes.