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Discover Malta
Malta provides a variety of attractions to its visitors due to its diverse history and its natural mediterranean beauty. There is a lot to see across the islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino and every oppurtunity should be taken to see as many as you can. With so many places to visit and things to experience here its hard to narrow it down to just a few favourites. To help you along we have provided a starting guide to some of the top places to visit in Malta, but discovering Malta for yourself and what it means for you is always the best part of any holiday here.
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Mdina
Malta's ancient capital Mdina places high on our list. This fortified city rises high above the landscape providing an amazing view of the island. Known as the 'Silent City', Mdina's winding narrow alleyways, ancient buildings and magnificent cathedrals provide a relaxing backdrop for your journey into Malta's past. |
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Dwejra Point
Nature has seen fit to bless the island of Gozo with some of the most beautiful scenery in all of the Maltese islands. Here at Dwejra you will find several scenic places which include the Inland Sea, the natural rock archway known as the Azure Window and the popular diving site, the Blue Hole. |
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The Blue Lagoon
Probably one of the most visited places in the Maltese islands. With it's white sandy seabed, crystal clear waters and rich marine life it's a haven for snorkelling or just relaxing the day away. No trip to Malta would be complete without visiting the famous Blue Lagoon. A perfect place for the perfect holiday. |
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Mosta Church
Known as the Rotunda of St Marija Assunta, this magnificent church boasts the third largest unsupported dome in the world. Also on 9th of April 1942, during World War II, a 500lb axis bomb pierced the dome and landed in the busy church but failed to explode. A replica of the bomb is displayed in sacristy of the church today. |
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Tarxien Temples
Discovered in 1914 and dating between 3600 and 2500 BC these temples are one of the most complex and famous in Malta. The temples are reknowned for the detail of there carvings which depict spiral designs, domestic animals and other patterns. |
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Upper Barracca Gardens
Once an artillery battery these gardens provide spectacular views overlooking Grand Harbour in Malta's capital city Valletta. Complete with a doric style temple dedicated to the first governor of Malta, Sir Alexander Ball and the daily ritual firing of the noon-day cannon, this would be one of the highlights of your holiday to Malta. |
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Popeye Village
In 1979 the movie Popeye which starred Robin Williams and Shelley Duval was made here at Anchor Bay in Malta. Following film completion the movie set was turned into a popular tourist attraction with boat rides and animators. A great place to bring the family. |
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St. Johns Co-Cathedral
Breathtaking is one of the words used commonly to describe this centuries old cathedral. Step inside to view the amazing rare marble altars, gilded limestone walls and magnificent painted ceiling of the Life of St. John the Baptist. Here you will also find the Cathedral museum which hosts the only signed painting of the famous painter Caravaggio. |
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