This year marks the 450th anniversary since the laying of the first stone of Valletta.
To commemorate this occasion, Heritage Malta, with the collaboration of Malta Libraries, is presenting an exhibition entitled Valletta 1566 – Melita Renascens.
The exhibition is another hallmark in the series of high standard exhibitions organised by Heritage Malta. It explores different aspects from different eras of Valletta during the past 450 years.
Valletta 1566 – Melita Renascens relies on 11 different themes which are defensive ensemble, urban fabric, the gates, the convent, seat of government, a lived-in city, amenities, political hub, wind of change, changing face of Valletta and cultural resources.
The exhibition will remain open until July 2017. It is split between two venues. The opening hours at Vendome Bastion, former War Museum, are from 9am till 5pm (last admission at 4.30pm) while, at the National Library, the exhibition is open between 8.15am till 5pm and on Saturdays from 8.15am till 1pm.
For more information about the exhibition and other events organised by Heritage Malta, visit www.heritagemalta.org, or follow the official Facebook page, HeritageMalta.