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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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Try to make it to a lot of the resturaunts in the city in Malta you are visiting. The food is different throughout the reasturants and cafes.Malta's food is unique. It has that special ' ohhh this food is great!' taste in it.
However, Malta is definetley NOT, just sun and wonderful sea. If you are interested in historical remains, you must visit some of the prehistoric temples, dating back up to seven thousand years ago, much older than the pyramids and more magnificent than Stonehenge in Britain. This photo is an aerial view of the remains of the prehistoric temples at Haqar Qim<bgsound src='<bgsound src='http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/2234/r-c-no01.mid'
Malta being such a small island, you are never far away from the sea. Depending on your inclination and courage, you can take a dip in what we locals consider cold sea in late April when the water temperature is about 18C, or wait till July as most of us do when the sea is warmer through to October and up to early December when the sea is still warm enough and good for a swim given good weather.There are numerous fine swimming spots. Some prefer sandy beaches as the one in the picture - the popular Mellieha Bay, one of many sandy beaches.
Others prefer a more picturesque setting such as Xlendi Bay at Gozo, the smaller of the two islands which is easily accessable by ferry-boat.<a href='http://www.aboutmalta.com' http://www.aboutmalta.com
Especially if you visit during the summer months do not miss going to a village festa. Between June and September there are village feasts every weekends - some are held during the week as well.Picture shows a typical fireworks display
The streets of the town or village are richly decorated for the feast. Picture shows a decorated street for the feast of St Lawrence at Birgu, which is held on the 10th of August.
And whilst visiting Valletta you ABSOLUTELY MUST VISIT the magnificent ST John's Cathedral - one of the finest (if not the finest) baroque cathedral in Europe
In this cathedral, apart from numerous paintings by Preti, and the fine sculpture and monuments in marble, you can admire Carravaggio's masterpiece; the beheading of St John. It is the only signed painting by Caravaggio and his largest canvas. (not seen in this photo)
There are few other countries where there are so many fine churches per square mile. Almost all churches are worth a visit. but please do remember that a church is a place of worship and the tourist must respect this One of the finest churches is the one at Mosta known as the Mosta dome because of the its very large dome, one of the largesat in the world.
No visitor should come to Malta without seeing Mdina - the silent city that was built by the Arabs around the year 800A.D. but which was later almost rebuilt by the Knights of Malta in the 16th century. the oldest building, shown in this photo is the Norman House dating back to the times of the Normans in around 1100A.D.A visit to Mdina late in the evening is a must. Try to go to for a romantic dinner in one of the good restaurants there (Medina, Bacchus or xara palace)
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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