Discover Valletta
6 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
St John's Co-Cathedral Museum
Sumptuously carved Baroque interior and inlaid marble floors make St John's Co-Cathedral Museum a top subject for architectural and detail photography. Capture the gilded vaults, ornate chapels and Caravaggio’s masterpiece in low, warm museum light. Visit at opening or late afternoon for smaller crowds; interior light is dim and mixed (windows + warm artificial), so expect high ISO or slower shutter speeds. Tripods and flash are often restricted—confirm rules at ticketing. Located in central Val
Upper Barrakka
Terraced gardens and viewpoints offering sweeping panoramic views of Grand Harbour, the Three Cities and Valletta's bastions — ideal for wide waterfront vistas, fortification details and sunset colors. Free entry; small stair sections and an elevator/lift connect to lower streets. Best at golden hour and blue hour; weekdays and early mornings are least crowded. Limited parking — use public transport or walk from central Valletta. Note the nearby Saluting Battery (gun salutes at scheduled times)—
National Museum of Archaeology
The National Museum of Archaeology (Republic St, Valletta) offers rich interior shots of Neolithic to Phoenician artifacts, dramatic galleries and ornate Baroque architecture. Shoot the Grand Salon and Domus-style displays; early weekday mornings avoid crowds. Best lighting: soft midday for interiors with museum-approved flash rules; exterior façades glow at golden hour. Small museum, wheelchair accessible entry ramp; limited street parking — use nearby paid lots or walk from Valletta ferry. Mod
The Lascaris War Rooms
Underground WWII Allied command centre carved into Valletta’s bastions — shoot atmospheric low-light interiors: original map rooms, communications equipment, stone corridors and hatchways. Exteriors on Lascaris Ditch offer dramatic fortification lines and late-afternoon golden light. Best on weekday mornings for smaller tour groups; check museum opening times and ticketing. Access involves stairs and confined spaces (limited wheelchair access). Parking is scarce — use public transport or nearby-
Malta Themed Tours - Sinful Secrets of Valletta
Guided walking tour through Valletta’s narrow streets, baroque facades, hidden courtyards and rooftop viewpoints — ideal for architectural details, moody street scenes and night blue-hour shots. Best at golden hour and blue hour for warm stone tones and dramatic skies; weekday mornings reduce crowds. Expect cobbled slopes and steps; comfortable shoes required. Tours typically need booking; minimal parking in the city — use public transport or park outside the historic core. Respect religious and
Malta Fun Train | Valletta
The Malta Fun Train is a colorful tourist tram weaving Valletta’s narrow streets and bastions — great for capturing candid street scenes, lively tourists against Baroque facades, and quick architectural details. Best light is at golden hours when warm stone glows; weekdays and early mornings reduce crowds. Street access is on Triq San Gwann with limited parking — prefer public transport or walking. No special entry permits required to photograph; be mindful of tourist privacy and local traffic.