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Mystical Potato Head
04-Aug-11, 13:07
The “Sacra Infermeria” of the Order of St John,Valletta.
Now popularly known as the Mediterranean Conference Centre.What used to be the main hospital ward, measuring 151 metres,provided about 900 beds for male patients who included knights, soldiers, sailors and foreigners from 1574, is now used as "the lobby" when conferences are in session.


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Valletta Harbour Entrance.

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The streets of Valletta in "Festa" mood.

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Mystical Potato Head
04-Aug-11, 13:13
More Festa Streets.


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The Grand Harbour.

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A typical long and narrow street.

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cherokee
05-Aug-11, 09:42
Some really nice photo's MPH.

Stunning architecture - thanks for sharing !
golach
05-Aug-11, 10:22
Mph was the typical long and narrow street Strait Street? commonly known as the "Gut" to all matelots, never seen it in daylight before. but great photos
Mystical Potato Head
05-Aug-11, 12:50
Mph was the typical long and narrow street Strait Street? commonly known as the "Gut" to all matelots, never seen it in daylight before. but great photos

Its either Merchant Street or Republic Street.Strait Street is much narrower and is mainly paved and pedestrian only(i think).
Was trying to I.D it from the church/building with the spire in the distance but failed so i've posted it on a Malta photo forum asking for I.D so hopefully i'll have the answer soon.
The Festa Street shots are the same,either Merchant or Republic Street.
Deemac
05-Aug-11, 21:59
Nice set MPH. (especially No.1) My father used to work there so me and my brother & sister were shipped out for 4 to 5 weeks during the summer holidays when I was about between 15 to 18 (4 years running). Good to see the old place again. Brings back lots of memories.
Mystical Potato Head
05-Aug-11, 23:21
I can think of a lot of worse places to be shipped out to.I enjoyed the place so much i'll be going back.
Liz
06-Aug-11, 12:09
Great photos of a beautiful place.

Thanks for sharing and glad you had a nice holiday. :)