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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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THE CAPITAL- VALLETTA The dramatic outline of the city , with its superb bastion walls wrapped perceptively around it and its skyline of rectangular masses varied only by a cupola or a church spire, remains an impressive sight, whether viewed from the sliema side of Marsamxetto harbour or from the other side across the Grand Harbour. By night floodlit to perfection, it is a moving sight.
Anyone who loves the sea and water sports, loves Comino. This tiny island is given over to swimming, snorkeling, diving, windsurfing and dreaming in the sun. The waters are crystal clear with safe bathing for even the youngest children. The superb Blue Lagoon is not only excellent for swimming but also one of the most wonderful sights of the Maltese Islands.
Popeye VillageThe film producers built this village purposely for the film about Popeye.It is a small funn park for kids and adults. You can wach a short movie of how this village was built and the film itself.The price is slightly over valued for such a visit. But outside the village you can enjoy beautiful views. There is a small coffe shop and small playing field for the children.
THE OLD CAPITAL - the silent city, one of my favorite cities in the world! Mdina is the Oldest town in Malta. The Arabs named it Mdina (meaning 'Capital') It was the Capital city untill Valletta was built in 1571. Mdina , also known as Citta Notabile, dates back to Roman times. It is a typical medieval town. Fotr its tranquility it is also known today as the 'Silent City'. Historical and architectural sites abound.
GGantijaTemplesTarxien TemplesOnly a few hundred metres from the Hypogeum, the above- ground Tarxien Temples provide a striking contrast to those dark subterranean chambers, through the urban environs hardly make an appropriate setting for such age-old relics. This omplex is the largestand most recent of the 'Copper age' temples in Malta.Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples: Hagar Qim means 'Standing Stones' These twin temple complexes occupy a spectacular site above the sea, looking out at the island of Filfla. The sites date back around 3000BC and there are a number of similarities with the Tarxien temples. 1.5KM off QrendiGhar Hasan: (Hassans Cave) There are many legends about this cave on the Southern coast; all featuring the Saracen, Hasan, who took refuge here, and most of them referring to at least one young maiden that he abducted and imprisoned. The cave itself is no morethan a long...
ATTEND A VILLAGE FESTA These festivals are held all summer in different villages to honor the patron saint of the village church. There are usually a few different ones going on every weekend and it really is a must see. The church is decorated with lights on the outside and many flower arrangements on the inside. The large statues of the saint are placed out in front of the church on display. The streets are decorated with lights and banners and there are bands playing. Saturday night is the big fireworks display and IT IS BIG!!!I arrived a little after 9:00 pm and they had already started. There was music and a light show to accompany the fireworks and they went on until almost midnight. At this time when the air fireworks ended, the crowds of people headed towards the church for the ground fireworks. The ground fireworks started a little down from the street that the church was on....
SLIEMA and ST.JULIAN'S Many tourists stay in the these 2 cities. Although there are not many historic sites here, it is a great place for your base. There are many shops,restaurants and some rocky beaches here. There is also easy access to boat trips and Valletta from here. No place on the main lsland is more than 30 minutes by bus from this location. At night time, you can take a nice stroll along the sea in Sliema or you can venture out to St. Julian's for some nightlife.
FILFA Filfa is a small unihabited islet approximately 6 kilometers from Wied Iz-Zurrieq. Filfa was once used as a target for bombing practice by the British army,which reduced the size of the island by half. But now,it is a natural reserve that supports breeding colonies of storm petrals( a sea bird) and a unique breed of lizard. You can't visit this island,but it can be viewed from the Blue Grotto,the Dingli Cliffs and when taking the 'Around Malta Cruise'
TA' QALI CRAFTS VILLAGE This is a group of buildings that house different arts and crafts workshops and it is a great place to buy nice souvenirs. Somethings that are for sale here are Maltese glass,Maltese lace, handknitted sweaters,and gold,silver and filigree jewerely.You can watch the glassblowers making Maltese glass.
MARSAXLOKK The largest fishing village in Malta. If you want to see luzzi,this is the place to go!There are also some seafood restaurants and a daily market. The daily market sells lace tablecoths,nougat,etc. On Sunday mornings,they have a fish market.
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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