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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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FAT LADY STATUE AT TARXIEN TEMPLES The 'fat lady statues' are believed to have been representations of fertility godesses. This is a replica of the remains of the world largest 'fat lady'. The original is in the Museum of Archaeology in Valetta.
TARXIEN TEMPLES This temple complex is the largest of the neolithic temple complexes in Malta and the most recently built temples of this complex were constructed between 3000 and 2500 B.C. Evidence of fires in some of these temples suggest that some of these buildings were used as crematoriums. In one of the temples, there is an altar and near this altar,there is an area where flint knives an animal bones were found which proves that animal sacrifices took place here.
BLUE GROTTO Take a boat trip to see this beautiful group of caves. The largest cave is called the Blue Grotto.The water in these caves is a lovely shade of blue because of the algae that grow here. The best time to visit the Blue Grotto is in the morning,when the sunlight shining into the caves really highlights the color of the water.
Visit Valletta - Malta's capital. Extremely picturesque, lots of shopping and sightseeing, museums and history. Try having lunch at Da Pippo's on Melita Street (which crosses Republic Street about 4 blocks in from the main gate - there is a small sign on at the intersection of Melita and Republic for Trattoria da Pippo to guide you). Keep in mind there is no menu here, just pasta and whatever they are making that day. Go in and check out the day's specials behind the glass counter in the back.Explore Fort St. Elmo at the eastern edge of Valletta for 25 cents (local) for some history and great views. Just follow Republic street down the hill and you can't miss it.
Take a short trip to visit one of the island's megalithic temples which are among the oldest ancient structural remains on the planet. The oldest date from around 3600 BC. I don't have any pictures at the moment, but this website has some good info as well as several links to other sites.
The towns in Malta all have their own festa's celebrating the town's patron saint. They are a unique experience with parades (complete with a statue of the saint that is decorated and carried through the streets), music, food and fireworks. The fireworks go off day and night. This picture is of the fireworks during the St. Julian's festa, which takes place during the last week of August.
Take a trip to see Mdina, Malta's old capital (Valletta is the current capital). The city is referred to as 'the silent city' and its truly amazing. It is located on the western-center of the island, and it lies on the island's highest point, offering tremendous views all around. The streets are usually very quiet, and at night they have their own special charm - winding streets with quiet houses lining them, small sidestreets and stairways leading to unknown places, and interesting architecture. There is a hotel just inside the gates called the Xara Palace (pronounced 'Shara') with a restaurant on top called Du Mondion where you can sit on an outside terrace with a breathtaking view of eastern Malta. Its great at night, especially in summertime when you are likely to see fireworks shooting off from various town festa's.
War Musuem - this is underground and is underneath the main town. Gozo has some caves which are quite pretty. You have to get here by ferry. Some of the churches are quite pretty. There is a lot of exhibits in the Natural History Musuem. This has a lot of english information. Nearby is a roman house where they have excavated a mosiac dating from the roman occupation. There is a lot of war time heritage to Malta it was an important post for the allies. !!
Mosta As you enter Mosta you immediately recognise the Rotunda, the parish church dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. This church was built in the classical style in the middle of 19th century.Sandy beaches Are largely concentrated in the northwest of Malta. Among the most popular are Ghajn Tuffieha, Mellieha Bay, Golden Bay, Paradise Bay and Armier.Gozo The short trip from Malta to Gozo is in itself a pleasant experience especially on a fine day. Mgarr Harbour is picturesque with all kinds of seacraft. It has seen slaves and corsairs and pirates who have carried its population away. The neo-Gothic Lourdes Sanctuary, built in 1888, watches over it. In Victoria, the capital, go up to The Citadel or Gran Castello and walk around. Lanes, dwellings, alleys, bastions exude an aura of mystery and date from madieval times. The late medieval houses are unique in the Maltese Islands....
Mdina is a really unique city. The ancient capital of Malta has been in existence as a fortified citadel since Arab times, hence its name. Few other cities can boast a history so long or an architectural merit so worthly. It is one of the few remaining medieval fortified cities in Europe
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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