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1. St. John's co-Cathedral
Religious Building/Site/ShrineFunctional in design but lavishly decorated, the Order of St. John's own church (1578) is Malta's most important treasure. The Knights' colored...
Functional in design but lavishly decorated, the Order of St. John's own church (1578) is Malta's most important treasure. The Knights' colored-marble tombstones on the floor are gorgeous. Each of the side chapels was decorated by a national hostel of the Knights. Many of the paintings and the decoration scheme are by the island's beloved 17th-century painter Mattia Preti (b. 1613). In the Oratory, Caravaggio's only signed work, the dramatic Beheading of John the Baptist (1607), is the collection's masterpiece. The cathedral museum has illuminated manuscripts and a rich collection of Flemish tapestries. The entrance fee includes an audio guide. Public access (main ticket office) is on Republic St. Narrow heeled shoes such as stilettos are not allowed, but slippers can be purchased at reception.
Pjazza San Gwann, St. John St., Valletta, N/A Malta, VLT 1156, Malta-2123–9628Sight Details
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2. Archaeological Museum
Museum/GalleryHoused in the 17th century palazzo Bondi, the museum exhibits objects from various ancient periods through the early 20th century. Ticket includes...
Housed in the 17th century palazzo Bondi, the museum exhibits objects from various ancient periods through the early 20th century. Ticket includes admission to The Old Prison, The Folklore Museum and the Natural Science Museum.
Triq Bieb I-Imdina, The Citadel, Victoria, N/A Malta, VCT 1831, Malta-2155–6144Sight Details
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3. Azure Window and Fungus Rock
Nature SightThe best way to see this rock formation is by boat. Have the boatman loop around Dwejra Point to get the best view of the huge limestone arch...
The best way to see this rock formation is by boat. Have the boatman loop around Dwejra Point to get the best view of the huge limestone arch with unusual rock formations extending from the cliffs.
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4. Barrakka ta' Fuq
GardenWhere knights once honed their fencing skills under a covered loggia (now open to the sky), a troupe of cats and some greenery occupy this lofty...
Where knights once honed their fencing skills under a covered loggia (now open to the sky), a troupe of cats and some greenery occupy this lofty lookout offering the best ininteruupted views of Grand Harbour and the Three Cities across the water. A cannon is fired at noon, daily, following a practice that once marked time for vessels anchored in the harbor.
Castile Sq., Valletta, N/A Malta, VLT 1063, Malta -
5. Blue Grotto
Nature SightThe turnoff for the Blue Grotto is 1 km (½ mile) beyond the lookout. A steep road takes you to the rocky inlet where noisy boats (€7.50) leave...
The turnoff for the Blue Grotto is 1 km (½ mile) beyond the lookout. A steep road takes you to the rocky inlet where noisy boats (€7.50) leave for the grottoes (there are many) and the stained-glass-blue waters that splash their walls. Bring a bathing suit in case the water is calm enough for swimming.
Coast Rd., Zurrieq, N/A Malta, Malta -
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6. Blue Lagoon
Other AttractionA natural inlet of languid azure waters sheltered by golden-hued rocky islets, this is one of the finest swimming, snorkelling and diving locations...
A natural inlet of languid azure waters sheltered by golden-hued rocky islets, this is one of the finest swimming, snorkelling and diving locations in the whole Mediterranean. A lack of sand and silt results in excellent water clarity and a good range of sea life means there's always something of interest even in the shallows.Blue Lagoon is regularly used as a film location, most famously for the naval scenes in the Hollywood blockbuster Troy (2004) with Brad Pitt. Today the area has become a must-visit day trip by boat from Malta and the numbers of visitors can overwhelm the site during peak season (July–August).
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7. Buskett Forest
ForestWith a car, you can drive south from Mdina to Dingli for a tour of the countryside, a look at the cliffs, and a tree fix at Buskett Forest....
With a car, you can drive south from Mdina to Dingli for a tour of the countryside, a look at the cliffs, and a tree fix at Buskett Forest. The forest surrounds Verdala Castle, which the Knights built as a hunting lodge in the 16th century. Now the president of Malta uses it to host distinguished visitors. It is not open to the public.
Buskett Rd., Dingli, N/A Malta, DGL 2708, Malta -
8. Calypso's Cave
Nature SightIn the cliffs to the west is reputedly Calypso's Cave, of Homer's Odyssey fame, viewable only from a platform a good distance away. ...
In the cliffs to the west is reputedly Calypso's Cave, of Homer's Odyssey fame, viewable only from a platform a good distance away.
Xaghra, N/A Malta, Malta -
9. Casa Rocca Piccola
Historic HomeThe exquisitely cultured current owners, Nicolas and Frances de Piro d'Amico Inguanez, host tours of the last of the patrician houses still...
The exquisitely cultured current owners, Nicolas and Frances de Piro d'Amico Inguanez, host tours of the last of the patrician houses still occupied. The treasures inside chart the history of the house, from a portable baroque chapel for baptisms to a painting of "Miss Electricity," commissioned to mark the local contribution of an ambitious ancestor. New exhibits include a costume gallery and an underground bomb shelter, used by Valletta residents during the war.
74 Triq Repubblika, Valletta, N/A Malta, VLT 05, Malta-2122–1499Sight Details
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10. Catacombs
CemeteryCatacombs run under much of Rabat. Up Triq Santa Agatha from Parish Square, the Catacombs of St. Paul are clean of bones but full of carved...
Catacombs run under much of Rabat. Up Triq Santa Agatha from Parish Square, the Catacombs of St. Paul are clean of bones but full of carved-out burial troughs. Don't forget the way out when you set off to explore. St. Agatha's Crypt and Catacombs, farther up the street, were beautifully frescoed between 1200 and 1480, then defaced by Turks in 1551.
St. Agatha St., Rabat, N/A Malta, RBT 2013, Malta-2145–4562Sight Details
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11. Cave
Nature SightThe semifossilized remains of long-extinct species of dwarf elephants and hippopotamuses that roamed the island some 125,000 years ago were...
The semifossilized remains of long-extinct species of dwarf elephants and hippopotamuses that roamed the island some 125,000 years ago were found in a cave here. The fossils are now on display in the small museum. The earliest evidence of human occupation on Malta dating from 7,000 years ago was found in the excavated upper layer on the cave floor.
Zejtun Rd., Ghar Dalam, N/A Malta, BBG 9014, Malta-2165–7419Sight Details
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12. Church of Our Lady of Victories
Religious Building/Site/ShrineThe parish Church of Our Lady of Victories has two clock towers. One clock has the correct time, while the other is deliberately wrong to fool...
The parish Church of Our Lady of Victories has two clock towers. One clock has the correct time, while the other is deliberately wrong to fool the devil.
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13. Church of St. Lawrenz
Religious Building/Site/ShrineBelow Birgu's main square, the Church of St. Lawrenz is the city's finest church, with the 17th-century painter Mattia Preti's Martyrdom of...
Below Birgu's main square, the Church of St. Lawrenz is the city's finest church, with the 17th-century painter Mattia Preti's Martyrdom of San Lawrenz.
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14. Cittadella
Military SightThe original city here is the walled, hilltop Cittadella. It has steep, winding streets and great views from its ramparts. Several small museums...
The original city here is the walled, hilltop Cittadella. It has steep, winding streets and great views from its ramparts. Several small museums offer displays relating to the history of the settlement that developed within.
Victoria, N/A Malta, VCT 1821, Malta -
15. Cliffs of San Lawrenz and Dwejra
Nature SightThe cliffs of San Lawrenz and Dwejra ("dway-ra") are spectacular—especially at sunset and in the springtime when the wildflowers are in bloom...
The cliffs of San Lawrenz and Dwejra ("dway-ra") are spectacular—especially at sunset and in the springtime when the wildflowers are in bloom. There are well-used walking paths along the cliffs. From Għarb, follow signs for the hamlet of San Lawrenz. Park where the road turns to dirt at the town's end and follow the road for a kilometer (½ mile) or so.
San Lawrenz, N/A Malta, Malta -
16. Comino
IslandThe 3-square-km (1-square-mi) island is populated by a handful of people year-round. Day-trippers walk the dirt paths and swim in the beautiful...
The 3-square-km (1-square-mi) island is populated by a handful of people year-round. Day-trippers walk the dirt paths and swim in the beautiful but overcrowded Blue Lagoon.
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17. Filfla
IslandAcross the water just off the southeastern coast of Malta, tiny Filfla, flat-topped from British air-force target practice, is the smallest...
Across the water just off the southeastern coast of Malta, tiny Filfla, flat-topped from British air-force target practice, is the smallest of the Maltese islands. It's now a bird sanctuary.
Filfla, Zurrieq, N/A Malta, Malta -
18. Folklore Museum
Museum/GalleryThis intriguing museum occupies three medieval houses and features displays relating to the traditional crafts and rural lifestyle of the island...
This intriguing museum occupies three medieval houses and features displays relating to the traditional crafts and rural lifestyle of the island. Your ticket also includes admission to The Archaeology Museum, The Old Prison, and The Natural Science Museum.
Triq Melite Bernado de Opeo, The Citadel, Victoria, N/A Malta, VCT 1860, Malta-2156–2034Sight Details
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19. Fort St. Elmo
Military SightBuilt in 1552 by the Knights to defend the harbor, the fort was completely destroyed during the siege of 1565 and rebuilt by succeeding military...
Built in 1552 by the Knights to defend the harbor, the fort was completely destroyed during the siege of 1565 and rebuilt by succeeding military leaders. The site is currently being restored and will open as a Military Museum in 2015.
St. Elmo Pl., Valletta, N/A Malta, VLT 1725, Malta-N/A -
20. Gardjola Gardens
GardenAt the tip of Senglea, Gardjola Gardens, once a guard post, has great views across Grand Harbour to Valletta, and a turret carved with a vigilant...
At the tip of Senglea, Gardjola Gardens, once a guard post, has great views across Grand Harbour to Valletta, and a turret carved with a vigilant eye and ear.
Triq Portu Salvu, Senglea, N/A Malta, ISL 1540, Malta
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