Malta

General view of Valletta, Malta from the sea, featuring the dome of the Carmelite Church, 1573, and spire of St Paul's Anglican Pro-Cathedral, 1839-44, pictured on June 6, 2008, in the warm evening light. The Republic of Malta consists of seven islands in the Mediterranean Sea of which Malta, Gozo and Comino have been inhabited since c.5, 200 BC. Nine of Malta's important historical monuments are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the capital city, Valletta, also known as the Fortress City. Built in the late 16th century and mainly Baroque in style it is named after its founder Jean Parisot de Valette (c.1494-1568), Grand Master of the Order of St John. The Carmelite church was originally built by Gerolamo Cassar, and rebuilt after bomb damage during World War II. St Paul's Anglican Pro-Cathedral was designed by William Scamp. To the right of the image are the Ramparts. Picture by Manuel Cohen

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13448639

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45391589

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4992px x 2472px (3.8MB)

Credit

Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans

Source

Photograph by Manuel Cohen