A Tour of VALLETTA | The Incredible Capital of Malta

A tour of Valletta, the beautiful and historic capital city (although it's really a town of only 6,000 people) of the island nation of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea between Italy and Africa. You can watch my previous video of Malta here: • My First Day in Malta ...
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[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

You can watch my previous video here, in which I give more of an introduction to the country of Malta: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3-tnY2Ji8-rnNU

[@autokennzeichen-sammler194]

HI GABRIEL GO TO SICILY FLIGHT INTO CATANIA

[@davidmaligo5647]

Thanks Gabriel Traveler for yet another great travel video.

[@davidmaligo5647]

And by gosh the women there...

[@jp-solotravel8421]

My city ❤ I wish saw last Sunday, you past next to my work 😀

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

12:06 -- Man, I have hear church bells, before but, I have never heard deafening church bells, before.

[@TheMusic4Soul]

Bro can't stop travelling. What a legend.

[@TheMusic4Soul]

@@PJL7095 Yeah, he is the real one.

[@jksezhey1]

He’s worked really hard to get here. Glad he’s bankrolling off youtube. He deserves it

[@JoolsUK]

Harld Baldr calls Gabe the Godfather of travel vloggers He's been doing it a very long time, the OG.

[@Resmith18SR]

I would live there if they let me, but they won't so I don't.

[@jksezhey1]

@@JoolsUK they are nothing alike. Harold is more into satire and having fun with the locals, interacting with as many people as he can on his videos. Big Gabe’s narrative P.O.V is much more dialed than down Harold, as he explores paradises and keeps to himself while not blasting locals into his projections unwillingly lol.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Love this place, visited about 10 years ago and it looks exactly the same, just a bit more construction going on now. Definitely need to get back to there 😊

[@joshuabray37]

Malta looks like such an awesome place for people (like me) that love history and architecture. Thanks for these videos. I always wanted to visit, but now I REALLY want to go.

[@Originalman144]

Valletta is really incredible, it’s a mashup of so much history. The chaotic layout of the city is testament to it’s long story. A conundrum of stairs, steep hills, massive stone, and storied buildings.

[@GoProGlobe-sw-id]

Malta is an amazing travel destination. Especially for people who fascinated with historical architecture

[@no_soy_rubio]

I was there last year, after seeing your videos from Malta a few years ago. Valletta and the Three Cities are great places to visit

[@andrewbezzina87]

Hey great to see you have come back to our island. Malta has so much to offer then its tiny size would suggest. Would love to meet up if you're still on the island.

[@Ojstra]

No doubt, Malta is a very unique place in the world. Very beautiful historic buildings in Valletta.

[@katleenmstut4622]

I really appreciate the history information you give us. I love the old wooden doors on those beautiful sandstone buildings. Thankyou for the armchair travels 😊

[@janed7774]

The Maltese are warm .. vibrant people .. those I’ve met were 😊 The beautiful streets and amazing history is up there x

[@eduard1215]

and very RACIST TOO

[@dee74raz]

Wow since coming back from Amsterdam, Gabriel is on the high, in uploading so many videos in less than 24 hours 😊

[@ageoflove1980]

Pun intended? :D

[@dee74raz]

@@ageoflove1980 😋

[@sunnybeachwalks4k2022]

Incredible place! It reminds me of a mix of Rome and Istanbul. I love following your journey Gabriel, excited to see where you will go next !

[@sherryulaszonek550]

Valletta is so incredible, thanks for taking me back!! I think it is the most beautiful city I have ever been to. I love how you ran into more "friends". haha just like me

[@elizabethcraig5825]

Those buildings are so incredible. It’s make-believe or a fairy tale. Wow! Thank you for sharing with us.❤😊

[@CourtneyMcFate]

Your first trip to Malta inspired me to go there. I booked a flight the next week for my bday vacation. I loved Malta! That food market you almost went into is great. Helpful tip: Malta has an app for their bus services. It helped me explore the island on a budget. Search Malta Bus and should come up. I stayed in an AirBnB in Valletta. Loft apartment. It was perfect and right in the old town near the water. Malta is absolutely beautiful! Explore as much as you can!

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, my understanding is that most of the structures that you see were built by the Knights of Malta. The Knights of Malta (also referred to as the Order of Saint John) ruled the Maltese islands for centuries and left a strong mark. The Knights of Malta were a religious (Roman Catholic) and military order under its own Papal charter, which was established in the 11th century. The Knights’ main mission was to defend the Holy Land and provide care for the injured. They built several forts and estates in the area to support that mission.

[@deborahvella2284]

Great video! If you like Valletta you'd like the three cities and neighboring village Kalkara. They are the main cities with the fortresses and bastions as shown in the Grand Harbour view in the video 😊

[@helencarandreou7368]

Gabriel, I love all your videos but this one is one of your best. I love the history, the architecture and the vibe. Such a small place and yet so amazingly beautiful. I had an Aussie couple of friends who fell in love with Malta and bought a house and lived there for many years. A huge thank you for all your hard work. Without you I would never know how interesting Malta is.

[@petearmstrong2778]

Malta was huge during WW2 and after the siege the island was awarded the George Cross for the bravery shown. Key supply island and Valetta harbour was the focal point of bombing to try and stop supplies from the ships doing the Med convoys. Underground tunnels saved many - tours must be great. Looks a great place to visit.

[@EnglishmaninMalta]

Great to get lost in Valletta, I have over 30 videos of the beautiful city and still find content !

[@petergrima544]

Another legend Englishman

[@ladymiriamful]

Both Malta and Valletta are stunning. Thanks for taking me back 🙏🏻

[@kayflip2233]

I always tell people Malta is very underrated. Not only because of the mix of cultures (Northern Africa, Italian and some British influence), but primarily the architecture and vibe. It feels like the oldest city I've been to in Europe and doesn't resemble any other country. To me it felt like walking through a small city made of multiple ancient castles and fortresses. I like that there are multiple levels everywhere too, just makes it very interesting.

[@AStupidTourist]

Those windowed in balconies are iconic to Malta 🇲🇹 ❤

[@johncopeland3826]

Do you notice how clean and pollution free those beautiful buildings are ? The streets are immaculate too considering the amount of traffic and visitors there are during high season ! Im loving the overall ambience of Valetta. I could easily imagine a fabulous week's holiday on the island of Malta... Thanks again Mr Traveler , nice one .

[@JumpingPlaces]

I think you would love Lebanon gabe, it has that Mediterranean vibe that you love and some places are quite similar to Malta especially since it has a similar kind of arab and western influence. Also has amazing mountains and waterfalls.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yeah I need to finally go there, looks super interesting.

[@thewanderingtravellers61]

Not sure how we missed your channel. Awesome content.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks, glad to hear it.

[@markclayton626]

Absolutely fantastic, beautiful place Malta looks, I’ve just been on the net searching flights for the end of this month. Thank you for making and sharing Gabriel.

[@maralorca6518]

Cool you ran into Pinoy fans. We're everywhere! Mabuhay! 😅 Love your travel vlogs. Oh and the background music is awesome.

[@JoolsUK]

I can only imagine Valleta feels the polar oposite to an American city. I went a few years ago, steeped in history, and influences. Both Gladiator and Game of Thrones filmed on the island.

[@joanjoan8163]

in fact, if one manages to convey the same emotions that he feels himself through videos, it is already something great!... Hug John from Rome...

[@leebryantravels]

Massively underrated city and country as a whole. So much history and things to see and do on malta and gozo.

[@stevecook706]

We had our honeymoon in Malta and went back 5 times to enjoy Valletta and Gozo etc. Stunning little place with a rich history. The battery salute in Valletta is amazing.

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

Great video bro 👍😎I love this typical Mediterranean old architecture 🤗looks really beautiful and romantic 😁Thanks a lot for sharing and take care 😁✌

[@jjgirl2571]

as a person who is maltese but has never been there this is very interesting to watch

[@SourcePhotography]

Always enjoy your videos Gabriel. Thank you for sharing.

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Thanks for bringing me down memory lane Gabriel. Another great video.👍😊🏆

[@effie-montreal]

Always love the videos Gabe

[@sirgalahad1470]

Gabriel, you walked right past "The Pub" in your video. That is where the famous British actor Oliver Reed died during a heavy night of drinking. He was in Malta filming "The Gladiator" in 1999

[@genericeric0102]

I love meeting up with your subscribers, always awesome!

[@shanegermany5803]

Wow. Amazing blog Gab, showed Valetta so well and as you said, not a place which gets a lot of notice in the travel world.

[@patriciatennery3021]

Fantastica!!! I really like your second visit. I will visit before I die, my promise to myself. Thanks, Gabriel.

[@lizziebeggimbo]

This place is gorgeous. Your content has been unreal recently. Can't wait for your videos every time 😊

[@marafarnham595]

Thank you Gabriel! Loving Malta 😊❤😎☀️🌊

[@loretoparas4854]

24:30-26:10, I'm from the Philippines too, watching your Malta tour...

[@iammaxhammer]

*I would visit the pub in Valletta where Oliver Reed died like a LEGEND, in a drinking and armwrestling contest with sailors. This happened during the filming of Gladiator*

[@matthiasmetzig6424]

Plus one Don't miss this pub. Legend

[@rg353]

Alright, Alright, Alright Diggin' the Vibes

[@Louis-ji3sn]

Great tour, I wish you would've gone into, for example, the Grand Master of the Hospitalers (Knights of St. John) headquarters or a museum that would have shown some of their armor on display since it was their island for a long time.

[@listerinestrips1156]

Gabriel traveler is the only travel channel I watch

[@adataylor6793]

Love this place! So much to see and do. I think you would need 3 weeks at least to see all the attractions. So nice to see you greeted by a follower right there Gabriel. And I am shocked you didn't say a word about the guitar player who was playing a prelude from...one of your favorite albums and band and mine too by the way, I will give you a hint you mentioned the wall, massive indeed, and there were pink flo...wing flowers all over!! lol

[@jjgirl2571]

my nan grew up in valletta so watching this knowsing she has most likely walked all around there is very cool

[@bj-th7ul]

enjoying seeing your travels... "more atmosphere", I get it, always good to see you eating reasonably well, but I've learned that sometimes the food courts can be the thing & maybe worth an assessment (I can add it to my map notes). thanks for sharing (all), enjoy, gracias

[@wayne_mak_BA]

Thank you for this video. I am from Valletta. 👍

[@ivysprieto6058]

The buildings are so interesting, amazing city 😊

[@MatrixDeception722]

What a beautiful place. One day I will visit Malta

[@hilamadventures4060]

Just left Malta about 10 days ago enjoyed an amazing week there. We stayed in Floriana just outside the Valleta 10 minutes walk plus much cheaper. If u get a chance try the Local brew called Cisk pretty good stuff. Find it at a local convenience store. There is this place in the Valleta called the drunken dumpling oh my it's good,very small really inexpensive with large portions. Folks oh Malta is well known saw 3 large cruise ships make port different days during the week off loading hundreds of tourist.

[@dansouth2088]

You can walk around just about the entirely of Valletta outside the walls and near the water. It's a pretty cool walk. Also, the small archeological museum about 1/4 to 1/2 mile from the main gate is a wonderful way to see some of Malta's historical past. Lastly, staying in Sliema can give you a great view of Valletta, especially at night. Cheers!

[@isamaaltaein8672]

Hi Gabe, beautiful city, thank you for sharing. Chaso

[@ajithreddy5491]

Good video. Nice. Liked it

[@Inazumavickun]

now THATS beautiful

[@DMUSA536]

Cool Island. Love the lanes. So European with the cafe’s

[@anniecassar8883]

Try to go to the gardens in Valletta. You were sooo close to them! I’m so glad you’re staying longer this time!

[@ritafreeman3252]

Will be there in 6 weeks time our beautiful little island 🇦🇺🇦🇺my nephew has a cafe restaurant up near the Upper Barracka gardens called. Elephant Shoe serves great food 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 and another nephew has a bar called Salenas in Strait street

[@stephenworthington-white8294]

I would need a neck brace after a couple days walking around that city!! So much character everywhere. Happy Travels

[@wardarcade7452]

17:31- There's a reason why Maltese (or as they call it Malti) doesn't 'look like the other European languages'. It's largely based on Arabic from the time it was ruled by the Arabs from 870 AD to 1091AD and it has the distinction of being the only Semitic language that uses the Roman alphabet (adding a few unique letters). Of course, over the centuries Maltese has added Italian, French and English terminology to its vocabulary making it somewhat a hybrid spoken language! Regardless, Valletta and Malta are spectacular places and I appreciate you sharing your time there with us!

[@jksezhey1]

Great spot for some Port a Jons at the junction there. I’m sure people have to use the restroom on the fly there, Italian style. Park and go for a quickie to relieve yourself if need be, clutch! Hope they’re clean. I love the convenience of port a potties.

[@glenn8272]

Its so nice to see all those historic buildings and fine arhcitecture havent been grafiteed and tagged by spray painters

[@Nature_with_Peter_Kane]

Very nice video Gabe...woah...I saw oysters on the menu at 4.50 euros a pop WOW that's crazy expensive!

[@sabrinastraveladventures4263]

Amazing Thank you Sabrina🇫🇷🇬🇧

[@carolynboston9715]

Wow, great to see a fellow Filipina. I'm a solo female traveler from the Philippines with a goal to see 20 countries before I reach 40, which would be in five months :) I just left my 18th country (Nepal). Now in India thinking where to go next :D

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sri Lanka is a great choice. I haven't actually been there yet but looks nice and of course is close. Also the Maldives. Have fun figuring it out and enjoy the travels.

[@carolynboston9715]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Thanks, for the suggestion :) I've already been to Sri Lanka, and Maldives is definitely a fantastic choice. In fact, it would be great to celebrate my 40th birthday there! :) I'll have to stay in India for now and explore a bit of the vast country. Take care and looking forward to seeing more of your adventures in Malta.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

India definitely deserves plenty of time. Now is a good time to explore the Himalayas, where it will be cooler: McLeod Ganj, Parvati Valley, Manali, Vashisht, Uttarakhand, Ladakh, etc. Have a great trip.

[@carolynboston9715]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Yeah, I saw your vlogs of India and that actually inspired me to come here. So much to see and discover. Currently in Goa. I will be here for a couple of weeks, relaxing, and catching up on work while planning my next destination :)

[@Non-Serviam300]

To that Filipino chick!🤘 I have a similar goal with trips I intend to make😜

[@GordonTravels]

Great work Gabriel! You've got to visit the West Coast countryside in Dingli apart from the Three Cities in the East of the Island. Enjoy your time in Malta! P.S - Easy on the Rabbit :D

[@user-se7zm6wj5i]

I enjoy watching your videos! I like your narrating. Your videos give a lot of information. The strange flag maybe is of the Maltese Order. They have an embassy in the centre of Sofia.

[@Loagz_Beatz]

That bell song tripped me out around 13:00 😅

[@MARC-FENIX]

I dont know why Im thinking of Knights all the time when you show us Malta.

[@timothypugh2429]

What a fascinating and mysterious city! I’ve no doubt the rest of the country is equally enchanting. Great work and thank you, Gabriel!

[@andreww3621]

6:16 Nice job Gabe!🤪

[@lexpor85]

You should also visit Mdina known as the Silent City, Città Vecchia or Città Notabile. It was Malta's Capital City during the Medivial times before Valletta. It is smaller but equally beautiful!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I went there on my last trip to Malta: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5zJnamkiLSCf7s

[@PaulaBean]

I went to the WW2 war museum when I was in Valletta.

[@nickpapagiorgio5056]

Gabe I’m sorry for the random question but I’ve been meaning to ask after just watching your list of 40 islands in Greece visited and wanted to know if you have been or plan on going to Lampedusa and or Pantelleria? I’ve heard interesting things about both and was curious, thanks!

[@patrickw123]

the Maltese language is officially classified as a Semitic language, closet to Tunis dialect of Arabic, that's has a lot of influence from Italian and, later, English. My Maltese friend said he understands a little more than half of Tunisians when they speak their local Arabic.

[@tombuddy100]

How much stone quarrying, chiselling, transport, and setting up had been done to build just Valletta, not to mention other towns on the islands of Malta?

[@simongrech3178]

In does days when Valletta was built they use to cut stone from the same place and there's another city underneath and water reservoirs

[@dee74raz]

At 5:17 on the video, it’s the Fine Young Cannibals- She Drives Me Crazy

[@JustTunes31]

Liking the Game of thrones music you've started using Gabe 👍

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool, glad to hear it.

[@philbamford6957]

If you want some history get yourself to Gibraltar,and you can walk over the runway you landed om

[@guima838]

Hey Gabe, do you never feel lonely when travelling and seeing almost everyone with a partner or friends walking around?

[@roberth7894]

Very cool town. I've noticed that your meals are often averaging near 30 euros. Are you regularly eating that well, or do you do simpler things off camera? Seems like the tourist zones rarely offer any bargains.

[@Yozik2]

perhaps you gonna visit Andorra 🇦🇩. is very beautiful there

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I loved Andorra: www.youtube.com/@gabejedmo/search?query=Andorra

[@TravelonlineWalk]

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[@christiankeil7845]

I have to say that's amazing

[@tombuddy100]

So, Valletta is only what is located on the peninsula? Surrounding urban areas are different towns on Malta?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yes, I believe so.

[@djerickdembow]

24:58 I think is better to stay "Underrated" otherwise it would get too saturated with mass tourism, but indeed it's a beautiful City

[@philipg6463]

A little bit of research and even a map would really come in handy. I mean you walked past a Renzo Piano masterpiece, the Parliament House and the ruins of the Royal Opera House and hardly turn the camera. Great video non the less, just could be better.

[@Resmith18SR]

Lot of flags for such a small country.

[@uditfonseka]

Crazy prices in that restaurant

[@thortessem271]

Hi from hot and windy Arizona

[@Resmith18SR]

Do the people there enjoy being called Maltese? I had a Maltese years ago and it was a real cutie.

[@onthemoon01]

try other trappist beers also if you like westmalle

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I've tried some other ones and they're always good. 🍺

[@dfrla2229]

Actually Gabe is first.

[@doterraoils6789]

Come to Philadelphia! At least for a stopover. Wondering if, in all these years of traveling, you've ever youtubed from Philly. :o)

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Nope, never been there but heard it's a nice city.

[@doterraoils6789]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Thanks for your response. Pretty cool city. Known for cheesesteaks and pretzels.