The Palace Armoury
The Palace Armoury is located in the Grandmasters Palace in Valletta was in fact
Malta's first museum. The collection of armoury hosted here is probably one of
the best in europe. The full suits of armour on display here are particularly
impressive and many of the exhibits found here are of French, Spanish, Italian,
German and even of Turkish origin.
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Maritime Museum
Housed at the former British Naval Bakery at Vittoriosa the Malta Maritime
Museum charts Malta's maritime history. The first floor houses a display on the
Merchant Navy with a collection of detailed ship replicas and paintings.
Photographs, models, weapons and paintings relating to the history of the Royal
Navy's British Mediterranean Fleet are also hosted here. |
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Palace State Rooms
Home to the House of Representatives and the Office of the President of Malta
the palace was once also home to the Grand Masters of the Knights of St. John until
1798. Inside you can see many beautifully decorated state rooms and 18th century
Gobelin tapestries. Paintings of the Great Siege and former Grand Masters are
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National War Museum
Opened in 1975, and located in Fort St. Elmo at the end of Republic Street in
Valletta. This museum houses many displays relating to Malta's role during World
War II and is a fine testament to the bravery of the Maltese people. Items not
to be missed here include the St.George's Cross, Bofors Anti-Aircraft Gun and
the Gloster Gladiator bi-plane. |
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Malta Aviation Museum
Located beside the Ta Qali crafts village in the center of Malta the Malta
Aviation Museum is filled with aircraft and all things aviation. Many of the
aircraft featured here are from the second world war, some of which have been
recovered and restored to their former glory. Aircraft featured here include the
Spitfire MKIX, Hawker Hurricane MKIIA and the Meteor NF14T. |
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