Valletta 1665

"Valletta" is an engraved map of the city of Valletta, Malta, created in 1665 by the Italian artist Antonio Francesco Lucini. The map depicts the city in great detail, showing its streets, buildings, and fortifications. The layout is organized into an intricate grid, with the harbor prominently displayed on the lower portion of the map. The map's title and legend are inscribed in Italian, and it incorporates a compass rose, emphasizing its navigational purpose. "Valletta" is a significant example of early cartography, providing a valuable historical record of the city's development in the 17th century.