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Grand Master's Palace Valletta
28 Reviews The palace was built in 1571 and was used by all the Grand Masters. In 1800 it became the official residence of the British governors. The palace is now the Presidential Office and Malta's Parliament...
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Walls, gateways & gardens Valletta
43 Reviews The upper Barakka Gardens is set high above the Grand Harbour behind the ramparts and fortifications; It was created in 1661 by an Italian Knight called Flaminio Balbiani as a retreat for the knights....
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Co-Cathedral Valletta
41 Reviews This Baroque masterpiece was built between 1573 and 1577. It was commissioned by Grand Master Jean de la Cassiere as the conventual church of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller of St. John. Outside...
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Streets and squares Valletta
28 Reviews The City Gate is at the end of Republic Street & in front of Freedom Square. It was originally known as the Gate of St George & was the main entrance through the bastions to the city. Later it became...
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Churches Valletta
25 Reviews St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral is the other cathedral of La Valletta and it is also the first Protestant church built in Malta. It took 6 years and the suicide of one of the architects to build this...
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Grand Harbour Valletta
21 Reviews Grand Harbour in Maltese: Il-Port il-Kbir is the natural harbour of Valletta and Mata. It has been used as a harbour since at least Phoenician times. The natural harbour has been greatly improved with...
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Fort St Elmo Valletta
15 Reviews On most Sundays there is a re enactment of the inspection of the troups called 'Il Guardia'. It starts at 11 but be sure to be early to get the best seats. We arrived at 10:30 and the best seats were...
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Auberges of the Knights Valletta
13 Reviews The Auberge de Castille et Leon was the official seat of the Knights of the Langue of Castille, Leon and Portugal. There were several such auberges in town – inns they would be in English. They were...
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Malta Experience Valletta
8 Reviews Visit the Malta Experience. It's an ideal break during a hot weather visit to Malta. Just relax for a hour in the cool underground movie theater and let 3000 years Malta history pass by. Shows...
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Bus terminus Valletta
8 Reviews Valletta's bus station is certainlythe hub for bus transport on Malta. Although called Valletta's bus station, the bus station is located just outside of the City Gate and so is actually located in...
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National Museum of Archaeology Valletta
5 Reviews All the famous sculptures and many other things. Interesting museum. Notice the roof when going in to the museum, it´s painted all over. We had a great luck, because one of our favourite artists,...
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Markets & shopping Valletta
5 Reviews We went to Valletta on Sunday specifically to see the market but I wouldn't bother again. I've never seen a bigger load of worthless junk for sale anywhere, and on Sunday the things that you'd REALLY...
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National Museum of Fine Arts Valletta
1 Review MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS This museum used to be the palace of a French knight in the 16th century and was later on the official residence of the Admiral Commander-in-Cheif of the British Mediterranean...
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Most of the beaches we encountered in Malta were more rock then beach. Since we were there over Christmas, we were not looking to swim or sunbath, so we had a good time walking or climbing along the rocks.
Fort Ricasoli occupies the eastern arm of the Grand Harbor, on a promotory known as Gallows Point. It was designed by Antonio Valperga, as part of the Knights of St John's fortification plans around the harbor. It is named for the knight who financed most of the fort. It continued to be an active military installation throughout the British period, and was the scene of a mutiny by Sicilian soldiers in 1807.
The Hagar Qim complex is location on a hilltop overlooking the sea on the southern part of the island. It consists of 4 or 5 apses, with a forecourt and a facade. Unlike other Malta temples, this is a single temple, as opposed to a complex of a few. The structure dates back to around 3500 BC.
The Blue Grotto is a natural arch of rock in the sea, near the village of Wied iz Zurrieq. It is a beautiful view from the cliffs above the arch. For a closer look, you can take a boat trip right up to the arch, but it is very dependent on the weather. The boats leave from Zuirreq between 9am and 4pm. It's best to go in the morning, before the crowds make the caves full of boats. When we went, the wind picked up and they stopped the boat tours fairly quickly.
This church is definately worth visiting, even if the enterance is somewhat off the beaten path. It is on the same side of the street as the University of Malta. It was built in the 1500's to commemorate St Paul's shipwreck on the island. The altar piece depicting the shipwreck of St Paul was done by Paladini and is worth seeing. There is a reliquary that contains St Paul's wrist bone and a section of the marble column on which he was beheaded, which was donated by Pope Pius VII in 1818.
Lower Barracca is located south of the city center in Valletta. There are some wonderful views of the grand harbor here, and it is a very peaceful place to take a break after walking the city. There is also a memorial to Sir Alexander Ball, who took Malta from the French around 1800.
The dungeons are are unique place to visit, with wax figures in various states of torture. It might have been a little much for our younger daughter, but the older one was very interested. It was also interesting to try the props in front of the dungeon, although might have been more useful to keep the kids under control, then putting myself in it.
The Grand Harbor is a deep harbor, which is the most important port in Malta. It is guarded by the forts of St Elmo and St Angelo, and has protected Malta through the ages. The views across the harbor are stunning, especially along the walls of Valletta.
St Paul's Cathedral is located in side the main gate of Mdina. It was built around 1700, to replace an old cathedral, which was destroyed by an earthquake, and was designed by Lorenzo Gafa. It was the seat of the Archbishop of Malta until the construction of St John's in Valletta.
The Mdina gate was built in 1724, and is the only gate to enter the city. It is located in front of Howard Garden's and right after a bridge that spans the moat, which surrounded the town. The two lions on either side of the gate, bear the coat of arms of Grand Mast Vilhena.
Hotel Phoenicia Malta Valletta
6 Reviews and 726 Opinions We stayed at the Phoenicia for 7 nights and I was happy we did. It is ideally located just outside...
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Kempinski San Lawrenz Resort & Spa Gozo
2 Reviews and 264 Opinions Good room, huge bed. Booked direct with hotel and beat best Internet prices! Am writing this from my...
The Xara Palace Mdina
5 Reviews and 81 Opinions I did not stay in this hotel, but I passed by it, when walking through the old town of Mdina. b.t.w....
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Q: Hello, A question on Xlendi for those who know it. Looking at photos, I get the impression that you need to climb the steps set...
A: Xlendi is a village in Gozo. There is a beach and a rock you can climb if you like to see the sea from afar. You can avoid to do thins thing. I liked this little...
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