A favourite of filmmakers

An article about film scenery on 'USA TODAY' says Valletta is a popular backdrop for major film makers. From USA TODAY:

And when it comes to film odysseys, critics may have been lukewarm on Troy, but its Malta scenery is no Achilles' heel. The stone-walled city of Valletta, which stands in for besieged Troy in the movie, is a favorite of filmmakers. (Gladiator's Roman Colosseum scenes also were filmed there.)

Troy locations include ancient Fort Ricasoli, which guards Valletta's harbor, and the Golden Sands beach, where Brad Pitt's Achilles lands in his quest to rescue the fair Helen. Malta always has been ready for its close-up, so much so that its tourism web site (visitmalta.com) offers a map of locations used in famous films.

Movies filmed in Malta