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Markets and independent shops in Valletta

6 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Valletta.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Markets and independent shops in Valletta

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    Agenda Bookshop

    The best bookshop in Malta is definitely the one formerly known as Sapienzas on Republic Street, but can be a bit more expensive. There is another branch near The Embassy Hotel on St. Lucia Street.

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    Farmers Market

    Every Sunday there's a market in front of St. James Cavalier, with local food products and textiles.

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    Fish Market

    Every morning, you can buy fresh fish next to the Castillan Curtains.

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    Malta Government's Crafts Centre

    At Malta Government's Crafts Centre local handicrafts are presented, and while you can't buy them there, at the centre they will inform you where the individual objects can be bought.

    Mon–Fri 09:00–12:30, 13:00–17:00

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    Meli Bookshop

    Small independent bookshop with a varied selection of books, including very old books that are priced in lira.

    Mon-Sat: 9 am–1 pm, 4–7 pm, Fri: 9 am–1 pm, 4–7 pm, Sat: 9am-1pm, Sun: closed

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    il-lokal

    Locally-made art and design products.

    Tue-Sat 10:00-19:00

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Valletta (CC BY-SA 4.0).