A great place to visit while in Valletta is Upper Barrakka Gardens. Open to the public, these gardens originate from around the year 1661 and were distinctively "private", created and owned by the Italian Nights.
For many residents Upper Barrakka Gardens are a place of peace and tranquility, a place to sit reading, take in the sights or simply gather your thoughts. With strategically placed trees and shrubs, and the most magnificent of panoramic views, it is easy to see why so many people choose to spend their time here. At the heart of these prestige gardens is where you feel the true worth of your visit, providing you with the most spectacular panorama of the monumental Grand Harbour. Here you can appreciate what lengths the Knights of the Order of St John went to in building their fortress, with bastion walls standing proud since the 16th century. On the opposite side of the water lie the Three Cities, Vittoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea, alongside which are the Great Dockyards that served their own purpose by helping to keep the British Navy out of difficulty during World War II. The top left hand picture is of Fort St. Angelo, which can also be seen from Upper Barrakka Gardens. So if you do get time, Upper Barrakka Gardens is another one of Malta's great places to visit.
Deborah
