Valletta

American

[vuh-let-uh] / vəˈlɛt ə /

noun

a seaport in and the capital of Malta, on the NE coast.

Valletta British

/ vəˈlɛtə /

noun

the capital of Malta, on the NE coast: founded by the Knights Hospitallers, after the victory over the Turks in 1565; became a major naval base after Malta's annexation by Britain (1814). Pop: 84 000 (2005 est)

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Polaroids of a photoshoot with model Amber Valletta are on display in the bathroom.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Marco Panzeri, mayor of La Valletta Brianza, told local media it was "a disaster, an immense, incalculable damage".

From Barron's • Oct. 12, 2025

Rashford is now preparing for England's next two Euro 2024 qualifiers, against Malta in Valletta on Friday and North Macedonia at Old Trafford the following Monday.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2023

The brand is already gaining more recognition in the U.S. and dressed actress Amber Valletta for the Oscars after-party on Sunday, Ruiz said told Reuters.

From Reuters • Mar. 14, 2023

There are a dozen newspapers published in Valletta, about half of which are in English and the rest in Italian.

From The Story of Malta by Ballou, Maturin Murray

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