MSC Sinfonia Cruise Nov 2007 - La Valletta
Cruising past the breakwater - Valletta Grand Harbour.
Malta has fascinating history with the Knights of the Order escaping Rhodes and finding sanctuary in Valletta.
The King of Spain allowed the Knights safe passage in the15th Century to take refuge on the barren peninsula.
The Great Siege of Malta occurred during 1565 when the Turks attempted the takeover of the island.
Following fierce battles over weeks with high casualties on both sides the Turks abandoned their hopes and left the island in disarray.
Stronger fortifications were built to prepare for future invasions, the result is the magnificent walled city of Valletta.
MSC Sinfonia Cruise Nov 2007 - La Valletta
Cruising past the breakwater - Valletta Grand Harbour.
Malta has fascinating history with the Knights of the Order escaping Rhodes and finding sanctuary in Valletta.
The King of Spain allowed the Knights safe passage in the15th Century to take refuge on the barren peninsula.
The Great Siege of Malta occurred during 1565 when the Turks attempted the takeover of the island.
Following fierce battles over weeks with high casualties on both sides the Turks abandoned their hopes and left the island in disarray.
Stronger fortifications were built to prepare for future invasions, the result is the magnificent walled city of Valletta.