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Valletta
The capital of Malta
![Valetta -1](/sites/default/files/2017-07/OK%20Valletta_DSC2367.jpg)
Situated on a peninsula in the central-eastern region of the island of Malta.
![Valetta -2](/sites/default/files/2017-07/OK%20Valletta_DSC2308.jpg)
Valletta is home to buildings that date back to the 16th century.
![Valetta -3](/sites/default/files/2017-07/OK%20Valletta_DSC2466.jpg)
The city has been recognised as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
![Valetta -4](/sites/default/files/2017-07/OK%20Valletta_DSC3021.jpg)
The city is named after Jean Parisot de La Valette, who defended the island from an invasion.