Is-Suq tal-Belt, Valletta

Name: Is-Suq tal-Belt
Address: Valletta, Malta

#92 among attractions in Valletta

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Is-Suq tal-Belt, also known as the Covered Market, is a 19th-century market hall located in Valletta, Malta. It is notable for being the first building in Malta to be constructed mostly of iron. The building was severely damaged in World War II, and the rebuilding was insensitive to the original structure. Further alterations were made in later decades, and the market began to decline in the 1970s. An attempt to rebrand it as a shopping arcade known as Ixtri Malti in the 1980s was unsuccessful. The market continued to decline until it was renovated in 2016–17, and reopened as a food market in January 2018. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1861 (164 years ago)Architectural style: Victorian architectureCoordinates: 35°53'52"N, 14°30'52"E

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Is-Suq tal-Belt – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint John's Co-Cathedral, Grandmaster's Palace, Hostel de Verdelin, Old University Building.

~530 ftW
16th-century high baroque cathedral
Saint John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Valletta, Malta's capital city, Saint John's Co-Cathedral stands as a remarkable testament to Baroque architecture and the rich religious heritage of the island. Built between 1572 and 1577, the cathedral was commissioned by the Knights of St.
~310 ftN
Baroque architecture, Palace, Ġlormu Cassar
Grandmaster's Palace, Valletta
2 min walk • The Grandmaster's Palace stands as a monumental testament to the rich history of Valletta, the capital city of Malta. This opulent edifice, located in the heart of the city, served as the residence of the Grand Masters of the Knights Hospitaller, also known as the...
~640 ftN
Baroque architecture, Palace
Hostel de Verdelin, Valletta
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, the Hostel de Verdelin stands as a testament to the island's rich history and architectural splendor. This grandiose palace, once a stately residence for knights of the Order of St.
~410 ftNE
Museum, Renaissance architecture
Old University Building, Valletta
2 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, stands the Old University Building, a beacon of scholastic heritage and Baroque architecture. This historic edifice, which currently houses the Valletta Campus of the University of Malta, was originally...
~420 ftNW
Memorial
Statue of Queen Victoria, Valletta
3 min walk • In the heart of Malta's capital, Valletta, stands a dignified bronze statue of Queen Victoria, a memorial that pays homage to the island's historical ties with the British monarchy. Erected in 1891, the statue is prominently displayed in the Republic Square, formerly...
~590 ftNW
Square
Republic Square, Valletta
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, Republic Square presents itself as a quintessential emblem of Maltese culture and social life. Known locally as Pjazza Repubblika, this square is a bustling hub where locals and tourists alike converge...
~260 ftN
Baroque architecture, Museum, Military museum
Palace Armoury, Valletta
2 min walk • The Palace Armoury is an arms collection housed at the Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta, Malta. It was the main armoury of the Order of St. John in the 17th and 18th centuries, and as such it was the last arsenal established by a crusader military order.
~590 ftW
Monuments and statues
Great Siege Monument, Valletta
3 min walk • The Great Siege Monument, also known as the Monument to the Fallen of the Great Siege, is a monument commemorating the Great Siege of Malta located in Valletta, Malta.
~410 ftS
Museum, Art gallery
Valletta Contemporary, Valletta
2 min walk • Valletta Contemporary is an independent exhibition space in Valletta, Malta. Established in April 2018, this gallery is housed in a 400 year old former warehouse in East Street, just a few metres away from St.Barbara Bastions and Lower Barrakka Gardens.
~230 ftSW
Church, Historical place
Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck, Valletta
2 min walk • The Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck, also known as simply the Church of St Paul's Shipwreck, is a Roman Catholic parish church in Valletta, Malta. It is one of Valletta's oldest churches.
~670 ftW
Square
St John's Square, Valletta
4 min walk • St John's Square is found in front of St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, the capital of Malta. It has several outdoor cafés, surrounded by a graceful arcade.

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Which popular attractions are close to Is-Suq tal-Belt?

Nearby attractions include Christ the Redeemer Church, Valletta (1 min walk), Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck, Valletta (2 min walk), Palace Armoury, Valletta (2 min walk), Banca Giuratale, Valletta (2 min walk).

How to get to Is-Suq tal-Belt by public transport?

The nearest stations to Is-Suq tal-Belt:

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Nawfragju • Lines: 133 (1 min walk)
Barakka • Lines: 133 (3 min walk)