This unpretentious Sicilian-owned eatery fronts a tranquil little square. There are lots of hearty Italian pasta dishes, grilled meats and fish. However, as there's a captive audience of guests from nearby hotels, service can unfortunately be hit-and-miss.
La Sicilia
Valletta
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National Museum of Archaeology
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The cathedral is said to be built on the site of the villa belonging to Publius, the Roman governor of Malta who welcomed St Paul in AD 60.
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Nearby Valletta attractions
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A mechanically ventilated underground tunnel complex that lies 40m beneath the Upper Barrakka Gardens, this housed Britain's top-secret command in Malta…
4. Church of St Paul's Shipwreck
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Sculpted out of limestone in the 17th century by Maltese sculptor Mariano Gerada.
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On Pjazza Kastilja, pause to admire the facade of the Auberge de Castille, designed by the architect Andrea Belli in 1741. It adorns a 16th-century…
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