Valletta was built in the 16 th century, when the Order of the Knights of St John, who ruled Malta at the time, ordered the construction of a new capital city for the country. Although I certainly wouldn’t have minded spending some extra days in this gem of a city! This turned out to be just enough time to see and enjoy the tiny Maltese capital. I tried to cover as much as possible of the Maltese islands, so I ended up spending only one day in Valletta. My 5 days in Malta, of course, had to include a visit to the beautiful capital of the country. The Royal Opera House in Malta: from Ruin towards a new Reality.Wondering what to do in Valletta, Malta? This article has got you covered for all the best things to do in Valletta in one day, from the top attractions and landmarks to the best museums, activities, and tours.
The overlap of the latter was necessary to achieve the desired urban, social and cultural impact on the on-going rehabilitation of the entrance to Valletta. This paper describes the approach to the project that resulted not only from the careful consideration of the remaining elements of the theatre but also from a re-examination of the time-honoured concept of ruins. The ruins, together with the values encompassed by the site itself, are factors that determined the design approach, as well as the restoration and technical methodologies adopted during the building works. These, together with a large lapidary collection scattered all over the island, have become intricately connected with the 21st century conversion of the site into an open-air performance space situated above. The Royal Opera House project required preliminary excavations and studies that brought to light the basements and underground spaces of the theatre, unknown to the public before their recent unearthing. Located at the entrance of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, the site constitutes a prominent element of the urban fabric and its considerable use value, as well as its importance as a symbol in the collective memory of the local population, gives it high cultural significance.
The bombed remains of the old Royal Opera House have deteriorated for over sixty years.
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