As you can see Valletta lies on a peninsula with two natural harbours around it. One day we took the ferry from just in front of our apartment across the Marsamxett Harbour to Sliema where we started our cruise around the two harbours.
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| (Thank you, Google Maps) |
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| Our abode viewed from the water |
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| Fort Saint Elmo lies at the end of the peninsula, commanding the entrance to both harbours |
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| Lascaris Quay in the Grand Harbour... |
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| ...and the quay for the huge cruise liners, arriving each day. |
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| Over the water La Guardiola tower at Senglea. Can you spot the ear sculpted on the turret? There's also an eye, symbolising watchfulness. |
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| The waterfront at Birgu (Vittoriosa)... |
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| ...with its beautiful skyline... |
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| ...St Lawrence's Church... |
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| ...and a few inexpensive boats. |
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| We think this is the site of the old slaves' prison but memory is failing us! |
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| Back in the Marsamxett Harbour: part of the old quarantine hospital of Lazzaretto... |
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| ...and a restored masted ship. |
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