Pieta' has two faces, the older town down by the water's edge and the newer development of Gwardamangia on the steep hill between Pieta' and Msida Creeks. Pieta' retains its charm and atmosphere as an inlet of Marsamxett Harbour. Colourful fishing boats sit alongside the ferries from Gozo. Pieta' takes its name from the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, a late 16th century Maltese village church which is tucked away close to the road leading to Pieta' Creek. A highlight of Pieta' are the views of Valletta's fortifications. Opposite Pieta' are Sa Maison Gardens. Laid out in the early years of British rule, and nestling on the fortifications, they offer a shady haven in summer.