Valletta Ramparts

Valletta Ramparts

16th-century fortifications with bastions, gates, and walls offer stunning harbor views and gardens, blending military history with scenic beauty.
The ramparts of Valletta were begun in the 16th century by the Knights of St John and remain among the city’s most defining features. Bastions, gates and defensive walls follow the contours of the peninsula, shaping the silhouette seen from land and sea. In places, gardens now soften the military architecture and provide excellent viewpoints over the harbour. The fortifications are central to understanding Valletta’s design and strategic purpose.