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Intrigued by the colourful tales about the underground labyrinths of Valletta, author Edward Said has released a new publication, Subterranean Valletta, which sets out to uncover what really exists beneath the capital’s surface.

It is said that below its streets, fortifications and buildings lies an obscure network of passages, cut away into the rock and extended over centuries of history.

With obscurity comes myth. Through scholarly research, this book traces Valletta’s growth, starting from the ancient wells on Mount Sceberras, right until the recent discoveries made during the City Gate regeneration project. The narrative is richly illustrated with period imagery, drawings and maps.

Subterranean Valletta is a Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti publication.