Fascinating Places in Malta: The Three Cities

Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea

The three cities are some of the most fascinating places in Malta that you can visit. They are enclosed in the Maltese islands’ largest fortifications!

To this day, Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea retain that romantic and medieval aura.

They’re simply a delight to wander through. Collectively, these three cities are also referred to as Cottonera.

Vittoriosa

Out of the three cities, it’s Vittoriosa that has the largest amount of attractions.

So if you’re pressed for time, just focus your exploration on Vittoriosa. You won’t be disappointed!

This captivating city is said to make visitors lose track of time.

It’s simply a pleasure just to wander around in its countless old alleys.

Besides looking around and simply taking in the atmosphere, Vittoriosa also has some very interesting buildings and museums that you can visit.

Worthy of mention here are the Inquisitor’s Palace and Malta’s Maritime Museum.

For full details on museums located in Vittoriosa, visit our Museums in Malta page.

Senglea and Cospicua

Still, if you have some spare time on your hands and you’d like to wander around two cities that are not often on the typical tourist’s radar, then Senglea and Cospicua are for you.

From these two cities, you will also get the chance to experience fantastic views of Valletta and Vittoriosa.

Getting there

Take buses no. 1 and 2 from Valletta. These routes go past Senglea and through Cospicua and stop at Vittoriosa's bus terminus.

Bus no. 4 from Valletta goes to Vittoriosa and also continues to Kalkara and Fort Rinella.

Bus no. 627 from Bugibba via Sliema goes to the three cities and then goes on to Marsaxlokk.

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