Is-Suq Tal-Belt Market Hall
Valletta, Malta
A historic market hall built between 1859 and 1861 from iron and limestone on Merchants Street. The building was revitalized in 2018 and transformed into a modern food hall with cuisine from around the world. On the ground floor, there are stalls serving Maltese dishes, Italian pizza, Japanese sushi, and Spanish tapas. In the basement, there is a supermarket with fresh groceries, cheeses, and wines. Cafe tables are set up in front of the building on the pedestrian street.
- Visit time: 50 min
- Local name: Is-Suq Tal-Belt
What to look for
- Victorian structure with a wrought-iron skeleton modeled after London's Covent Garden
- Stalls with traditional Maltese dishes and ftira sandwiches
- Rooftop terrace with space for cultural events and concerts
Before you go
- Best time: At lunchtime between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM
- Crowds: More traffic during lunch breaks from nearby offices
- Note: Self-service ordering system for dishes at food stalls
Good to know
- The building was the first structure in Malta made almost entirely of prefabricated iron.
Sources: issuqtalbelt.com.mt, en.wikipedia.org
How long does it take to visit Is-Suq Tal-Belt Market Hall?
Plan about 50 min.
Nearby
- The Pub (Oliver Reed's Bar) — 50 m
- Grandmaster's Palace — 100 m
- Church of St Paul's Shipwreck — 140 m
- Caffè Cordina — 170 m
- San Paolo Naufrago (St. Lucia's Stairs) — 180 m
- Casa Rocca Piccola — 180 m
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