Valletta, Malta’s capital, is located on a peninsula between *Grand Harbour* and *Marsamxett Harbour**, making it a historically strategic maritime hub. Founded in **1566 by the Knights of St. John**, Valletta was designed as a fortified city to withstand Ottoman sieges. The **Grand Harbour* is one of the Mediterranean's largest natural harbours, historically used for defense and trade. Valletta’s geography, with its steep streets and harborside views, adds to its charm and importance as a UNESCO World Heritage site, blending military and baroque architecture.
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