Valletta
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Definition
Proper noun: - The capital city of Malta: Valletta is the capital and a major port city of the Republic of Malta. It is located on the northeastern coast of the main island, Malta, on a peninsula between two natural harbours.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We spent three days exploring the historic streets of Valletta.
- Valletta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its concentration of Baroque architecture.
- The Grand Harbour in Valletta is one of the finest natural harbours in the Mediterranean.
Advanced Usage
"The Valletta skyline": Refers to the distinctive outline of buildings and structures forming the city's horizon.
- The Valletta skyline is dominated by the dome of St. John's Co-Cathedral.
"Valletta-born": Used to describe a person who was born in the city of Valletta.
- The Valletta-born artist gained international fame for his paintings.
Variants and Related Words
- Vallettan (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Valletta.
- The guide explained the Vallettan architectural style.
Synonyms
- Capital of Malta: The primary synonym, stating its administrative function.
- The City (contextual): When speaking within Malta, it is often simply called "The City" (Il-Belt in Maltese).
Noun
- the capital of Malta; located on the northeastern coast of the island