Set the scene.
Our Lady of Victory stands close to the beginning of Valletta’s story. Din l-Art Ħelwa’s historical account connects its site to the ceremony marking the foundation of the city in March 1566.
Here’s the twist.
Jean de Valette was first buried here before his remains were transferred to St John’s. The church’s modest scale holds an unusually close connection to the city’s earliest years.
Why it still matters.
It offers a quieter way into Valletta’s history: one small building linking the siege, the founding of the capital and the memory of its founder.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.
