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Valetta - Modern History

Valetta - Modern History

The idea of combining modern and old architecture is not new but the New Parliament building sinks in beautifully, surrounded by the old city walls and the arch...
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The idea of combining modern and old architecture is not new but the New Parliament building sinks in beautifully, surrounded by the old city walls and the architecture from Valetta's past.
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