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Valletta, Malta them only the items they need and to secure any valuables. the Valletta city gates. Many of the busses are restored relics of the 1950’s. Public buses do not accept any foreign currency. LOCAL CUstoms Bargaining: Most shops have set prices, FRANCE although bargaining for local handicrafts is fairly common. TOURIST Information The Malta Tourism Authority is © 2010 maps.com Tipping: A 10% tip in restaurants and taxis is customary. located at Auberge d’Italie, Merchants Street (#8). LOCAL CUISINE AND DRINK SPECialties Maltese USEFUL WORDS AND PHRASES S e a n e a n r r a i t e e d cuisine has adopted much from its closest neighbor, Sicily. Pastas Yes • Iva M V a lletta Valletta, Malta and Pizza are very common. Rabbit or fenek is a local favorite as No • Le well as spicy beef rolls known as bragioli. Timpana is macaroni with Thank You • Grazzi ALGERIA meat sauce covered in a pastry case, and Gbejniet is locally produced Good Day • Bongu PORT EXPLORER and SHOPPING GUIDE goats cheese. Please • Jekk joghgbok Cisk is the locally produced lager beer. Malta also produces a large You’re Welcome • M’hemmx imniex selection of both white and red wines that are for sale in local shops GENERAL INFORMATION The city of Valletta is the capital later expelled by the Norman warlord Count Roger of Sicily. Politi- and restaurants. After a meal it is customary to try the local liqueur, of the small independent nation of Malta.Located in the middle of cally linked to Sicily, the islands were ruled by a series of European Tamakari. For those who prefer non-alcoholic fare, Malta produces NOTES the Mediterranean, 52 miles (92 km.) south of Sicily, the Maltese influences including the Normans, French and a soft drink made of aromatic herbs called Kinnie. Bottled water is archipelago consists of three inhabited islands: Malta, Gozo, and recommended. Spanish, but little was done to protect the natives from Berber, Comino. Malta has a population of over 370,000 inhabitants. Val- Arab, and Turkish pirates. The islands were given to the Knights of SHOPPING The main shopping areas include the many tourist letta is Malta’s largest city and the center of Maltese art and culture. the Order of St. John of Jerusalem by the Spanish Crown in 1530. shops and craft stores located along Republic and Merchant Streets The developers of what is modern day Valletta were the Knights of Founded during the Crusades, the Knights of the Order of St. John within the walls of Valletta. Local crafts can also be purchased in the Order of St. John. When the islands were given to the Knights by protected Christian pilgrims traveling to and from the Holy Land, the small shops of Mdina. Shops are generally open from 9:00am the Spanish Crown in the 16th century, the Order fortified the harbor and its members were drawn from the most distinguished aristocratic - 1:00pm and from 4:00pm - 7:00pm Monday through Saturday, to defend against marauding pirates. In 1565 the Grand Master of the families in Europe. Fortifying the harbor, the Knights established closed Sunday. Items of interest include traditional handicrafts such Order, Jean de la Valletta, led the defense of the island against an Ot- themselves on the Island. In 1565 the Great Siege of Malta by an as lace, silver filigree, pottery, and blown glass. Brass door knock- toman fleet of more than 30,000 men. Three months of brutal battle Ottoman fleet of more than 30,000 men resulted in more than three ers are also a Maltese specialty and are for sale in many shapes and ended when the Turks finally withdrew. Construction of the city of months of bloody battle. The Grand Master of the Order, Jean de la sizes. Most shops will accept major credit cards. Valletta, named after the hero of the battle, and its fortifications be- Valletta, commanded less than 10,000 troops and defeated the Turks. gan shortly thereafter. The country’s strategic location in the Medi- Value added Tax (VAT), is added to most purchases. Visitors who The Knights were revered as the saviors of Europe and the fortifica- terranean has resulted in a series of invasions by the Phoenicians, spend over a certain amount may be entitled to re-claim some or all tion of the island intensified. In 1798 Napoleon landed on the island Romans, Arabs, Berbers, Turks and most recently, the British. The of the tax paid, however, regulations and conditions governing the and conquered Malta. The once powerful and prestigious Knights official language of the islands is Maltese, a language of Phoenician refund of VAT are subject to change and RCCL cannot guarantee the had become corrupt and surrendered without a fight. The Maltese and Arabic background. cooperation of local authorities. defeated the French in 1800 and officially became part of the British Due to the British influence many natives speak English and the is- empire in 1814. LOCAL CURRENCY The unit of currency in this port is the land’s largest number of tourists come from the United Kingdom. After being developed as a major naval base, Malta, once again, euro. There are 8 euro coins with a common face. On the reverse, Malta’s close proximity to Italy has also influenced its people, many found itself under siege during WWII. The island was considered a each member state contributes a design. There are 7 euro notes. All of who can also speak Italian. The Maltese people are a mixture of key in the battle for the Mediterranean and was exposed to months euro coins and notes are legal tender in member states. many Mediterranean cultures. Catholicism is the dominant religious of bombing raids and blockades, leaving many of the inhabitants influence, which can be seen by the many churches and cathedrals POST OFFICE AND TELEPHONE FACILITIES The homeless and without food. After the war, a form of self government that dot the landscape. The architecture on the island is European main Post Office is located at 305, Qormi Road (#7). was established and defined political parties emerged. Under the with an Arabic influence. Geologically, the island is composed of leadership of Prime Minister Dr. George Borg Oliver, Malta gained There are few public telephones available. The national phone com- limestone, therefore, all buildings onMalta are constructed of the its independence in 1964 and became a republic. As further ties with pany, Maltacom, has an office on South Street. Overseas phone calls sand colored stone, creating a unique blending of man made struc- Britain waned, the island prospered and in 1981 the Nationalist Party can be made from this office by using a phone card. Phone cards can tures and the surrounding landscape. gained control of local government. The party held control and won also be purchased at the post office. A coin or telephone card may be a landslide victory in 1992 based on a platform which included Mal- required to dial these access numbers: HISTORY The first signs of human life on Malta date back to the megalithic temples thought to be built around 3000 BC The ta’s application to join the European Union. AT&T: 800.901.10 Phoenicians colonized the islands around 800 BC and control fell MCI: 800.90120 SHORE EXCURSIONS To make the most of your visit to Val- into the hands of their North African colony, Carthage. letta and surrounding areas we suggest you take one of the organized TRANSPortation Local taxis will be available on the pier. Malta became part of the Roman empire in 208 BC with the Carthag- Shore Excursions. For Information concerning tour content and pric- Local bus service is available at the main bus terminal just outside inian defeat in the Punic Wars. The Arabs arrived in 870 and were ing, consult azamaraclubcruises.com or contact the onboard Shore Excursion Desk. When going ashore, guests are advised to take with continued on back page This information has been compiled for the convenience of our guests and is intended solely for that purpose. While we work to ensure that the information contained herein is correct, we cannot accept responsibility for any changes that may have taken place since printing. © RCCL 2010. All rights reserved. VALLETTA PLACES OF INTEREST main attraction is its Dome, one of the largest unsup- ported church domes in the world. During the air raids VALLETTA St. John’s Co-Cathedral, located on St. John Street, © 2010 maps.com 1 is best known as the Church of the Knights of the Or- of WWII a bomb smashed through the dome and land- der of St. John. Housing a unique collection of church vest- ed on the floor of the church but did not detonate. This ments, Flemish tapestries and silver objects, the Cathedral was later acknowledged as a miracle. The church has is one of the most important monuments on the island. The a small museum which displays the bomb and period Cathedral serves as the final resting place of many of the photographs. Knights, which is evident by the engraved marble tomb- PREFERRED SHOPPING stones that cover the Cathedral’s floor. Works by Caravag- A & B - Classic Jewellers - Located at 292, gio are housed in the Cathedral’s small museum. 6 A Republic Street, and next to the St. John’s Co- Palace of the Grand Masters was completed in 1574 Cathedral - Established family run business, Market 2 and is now home to the Maltese Parliament. Inside Leaders in the jewelry, diamond, pearl and Watch Sec- are period furnishings, portraits of the Grand Masters and tors • Wide selection of 18K white, yellow and rose a unique collection of Gobelin Tapestries.
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