Valletta

[ vuh-let-uh ]

noun

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

Valletta

/ vəˈlɛtə /

noun

1. 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)

Example Sentences

In 1994, Ritts shot an editorial for Vogue featuring Amber Valletta, Bridget Hall, and a young Kate Moss.

From The Daily Beast

A store opening for Tom Ford attended by Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Valentino, and Amber Valletta, was another.

From The Daily Beast

British ships of war visited Malta in 1675, and in 1688 a fleet under the duke of Grafton came to Valletta.

From Project Gutenberg

The wife and the big family out at Cospicua, which is near Valletta, seemed to be a powerful resolvent of sentimental ideas.

From Project Gutenberg

I think Valletta is quite enjoyable, particularly in winter, with the opera.

From Project Gutenberg

Malta is particularly beautiful when seen from the Valletta side.

From Project Gutenberg

It is called the "old city" to distinguish it from Valletta, the modern capital.

From Project Gutenberg