MSFS scenery

MSFS Valletta City Photogrammetry Scenery

Valletta City photogrammetry scenery brings Malta’s UNESCO-listed capital to life with high-resolution 3D textures, accurate building massing, and clear landmark definition around the fortifications and Grand Harbour. Built for Microsoft Flight Simulator, it blends smoothly with the default world while refining scenery clutter for a cleaner, more realistic low-level tour.

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Malta

Flight Simulator 2020 Flight Simulator 2024

Images & Screenshots

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A small black and red aircraft flies over a densely packed coastal city with grid-like streets and flat-roofed buildings near the water.

A densely built peninsula with tan buildings extends into a harbor, featuring docked ships, cranes, and scattered small boats along the waterfront.

A densely packed urban area with beige buildings stretches toward the coastline, with a major road curving through the city under a blue sky.

A densely built historic city with tan stone buildings sits beside a deep blue harbor, surrounded by winding roads and waterfront walls.

A densely packed coastal city with numerous tan buildings and winding roads stretches toward a calm sea under partly cloudy skies.

Aerial view shows a densely built cityscape with two large rectangular plazas, numerous parked cars, and blue waterways on both sides.

Aerial view shows a densely built coastal city with a large harbor, several ships docked, and surrounding peninsulas extending into the sea.

A large stadium with a green field and running track sits among patchwork farmland and scattered buildings on the outskirts of a city.

Aerial view shows a densely built urban area illuminated by low sunlight, bordered by coastline and surrounded by agricultural fields.

Aerial view shows a coastal city with dense urban areas, multiple harbors, and scattered clouds casting shadows over the landscape.

A wide harbor is surrounded by historic stone buildings and fortifications under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

A small black and red seaplane flies above a densely built coastal city with multiple harbors and scattered boats in the water.

Aerial view shows a densely built historic city peninsula surrounded by deep blue harbor waters and sprawling urban landscape beyond.

Aerial view shows a coastal island with an airport, urban areas, and scattered clouds over deep blue water.

A cockpit view shows analog instruments and a moving map display while flying above a coastal city with harbors and scattered clouds.

A coastal city with dense urban buildings and a prominent fort sits beside calm blue water under a partly cloudy sky.

A coastal cityscape at night displays illuminated streets and buildings, with a runway visible in the distance and scattered clouds overhead.

A coastal city with dense stone buildings and fortified walls borders a wide harbor under dramatic, overcast skies with scattered sunlight.

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Expert Overview

Valletta City Photogrammetry Scenery transforms your Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 experience by immersing you in the city’s centuries-old fortifications, Baroque influences, and commanding coastal vistas. This freeware mod accurately depicts Malta’s capital using high-resolution photogrammetry techniques, offering a balanced fusion of striking landmarks, intricate architecture, and seamless integration for virtual pilots seeking a unique Mediterranean journey.

From the towering bastions surrounding the Grand Harbour to the ornate facades of St. John’s Co-Cathedral, every detail reflects the UNESCO World Heritage city’s rich cultural tapestry. Leveraging crisp terrain data and realistic textures, this add-on ensures optimized performance without sacrificing visual fidelity. In my own experience, the nuanced attention to Valletta’s blend of historical eras and modern touches makes it an essential upgrade for exploring Malta’s distinctive skyline in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.

Immerse yourself in the historical and architectural splendor of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, with the Valletta City Photogrammetry Scenery add-on. This meticulously crafted freeware mod enhances Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, offering pilots a chance to explore the city's unique blend of Baroque, Mannerist, Neo-Classical, and Modern architecture from the skies.

Key Features

High-resolution photogrammetry technology captures the city's textures, structures, and landscapes with precision, providing an authentic flying experience.
Detailed renditions of Valletta's iconic landmarks, including the formidable fortifications and the majestic Grand Harbour, enhance visual navigation cues.
Seamless integration with MSFS 2020, ensuring a smooth and immersive simulation experience.
Updated scenery elements remove extraneous objects, improving realism and performance.

What is Photogrammetry?

Photogrammetry in flight simulation refers to the process of using photographic images to create accurate 3D models of geographical areas and structures. This technique offers an unparalleled level of detail and realism, allowing simulators to replicate real-world environments with high fidelity.

Installation Guide

Simply download the archive, extract their contents, and copy the thalixte-valletta1 and thalixte-valletta2 folders into the Community folder of your MSFS 2020 installation, and you're ready to fly. This add-on is a testament to the developer's dedication, crafted with the Google Earth Decoder tool, with all 3D modeling credits attributed to Google's comprehensive maps data.

Exploring Valletta and Beyond

Embark from nearby airports to fully experience this scenic masterpiece. Consider starting your journey from the following locations:

Luqa Airport (LMML) - Malta's main international gateway offers a perfect starting point, situated just a short flight away from the city's skyline.
Gozo Heliport (LMMG) - Ideal for helicopter pilots looking to explore Valletta and the surrounding Maltese landscape from a different perspective.

Valletta's rich history, from its construction by the Knights Hospitaller to its recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is mirrored in the painstakingly recreated virtual environment. The mod not only showcases the city's famed architectural feats, such as St John's Co-Cathedral and the Grandmaster's Palace, but also its resilience and beauty, rising from the ashes of World War II.

Supporting the Project

While this add-on remains freeware, enthusiasts and supporters of the developer's work are encouraged to contribute via the provided PayPal link. Your support fuels further enhancements and the development of new scenery projects.

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File information

Filename

msfs-valetta-photo.zip

File size

3.43 GB

Virus scan

Clean (scanned with ClamAV)

Access

Freeware

Content rating

Everyone

Download speed: Free tier is capped at 2 Mbps (this file takes approximately 4h 6m at the cap). PRO members download at full line speed.

This is a freeware file — use is subject to our freeware copyright terms.

How to install this mod

MSFS scenery

Extract the downloaded archive

Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
Locate your MSFS Community folder

All MSFS add-ons live in the Community folder. Microsoft Store / Game Pass version: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community\. Steam version: %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community\. Tip: enable Developer Mode in MSFS to see your exact Community folder path.
Copy the scenery package into Community

Drag the extracted scenery folder into your Community folder. Photogrammetry and large mesh packs can be 1GB+ — ensure you have disk space.
Restart MSFS

Close MSFS completely and relaunch. The new content appears in the Content Manager, on the World Map, or in the aircraft/livery selector.
Always read the included readme

Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

About the developer

Thalixte

Thalixte is a developer that has focused on creating photogrammetry and scenery packs for the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release. All of this developer's releases have received fantastic feedback from many users on various flight sim websites including Fly Away Simulation.

Based in France, the developer tends to focus on creation of European packs however some "further afield" packs have also been created.

Enjoyed this mod? Thalixte released it as freeware. Consider donating to support future projects.