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After the battle of the Great Siege of Malta in 1565, Grand Master Jean De La Valette realised that if the Order wanted to preserve its hold on Malta, it had to provide adequate defences. As a result of this realization, La Valette drew up a plan to build a new fortified city on the Mount Sceberras peninsula and obtained financial support from Pope Pius V and Philip II of Spain. And so, in March 1566, work started – first on the bastions, and then on the other, more important buildings. It was decided that the new city was to be called Valletta, in honour of La Valette. Fireworks Festival in Valletta Flash forward to modern times, Valletta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been so since 1980! It plays host to a number of cultural events throughout the year including the International Baroque Festival in January, Carnival festivities in February, the International Fireworks in April, Isle of MTV in June and Notte Bianca in October amongst many others. In 2017 Malta...

Nighlife in Malta is always buzzing, and the good Mediterranean climate means that outdoor festivals can be enjoyed for most of the year. The line-up for this year's festival season is looking pretty great so far, and is set to get better. The festivals confirmed so far are the following: Annie Mac Presents Lost & Found Dates: 31st March - 3rd April 2016 This year will see Lost & Found coming to Malta for the second consecutive year. This year's event will see top dance DJs such as Disclosure, Eats Everything, DJ EZ, Jackmaster, The Martinez Brothers and many more for 4 days of boat parties, pool parties, and all night raves in exclusive venues including a castle.  Groovefest Malta Dates: 29th April - 2nd May 2016 2016 sees the Groovefest family hitting a new location, a destination that promises a weekend of sunshine and music. Judging from the line-up, which includes artists such as MK, Kerri Chandler, Detroit Swindle, Hot Since 82 and many more, this e...