Valletta - Republic Street
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From Palace Square the 1,000yd/900m long Republic Street, the Valletta's principal commercial and shopping street (pedestrian precinct), runs in a dead straight line to Fort St Elmo, (380yd/350m away at the tip of the peninsula.
This is the main thoroughfare, the island's principal shopping street and the perfect starting spot for a walking tour of the city.
Before it became Republic Street in 1974, its different names mirrored the city's history. It was known as Strada San Giorgio, Rue de la Republique, Strada Reale and Kingsway.
This is the main thoroughfare, the island's principal shopping street and the perfect starting spot for a walking tour of the city.
Before it became Republic Street in 1974, its different names mirrored the city's history. It was known as Strada San Giorgio, Rue de la Republique, Strada Reale and Kingsway.
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