Top 10 Travel Attractions in Malta & Gozo
Top 10 Travel Attractions in Malta & Gozo according to Lonely Planet
10. St John's Co-Cathedral
St. Johns Co-Cathedral, located in Valletta, was built by the Knights of Malta between 1573 and 1578. The Church was designed by the Maltese military architect Glormu Cassar who designed several of the more prominent buildings in Valletta. The church is considered to be one of the finest examples of high Baroque architecture in Europe and one of the world's great cathedrals.
9. Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
The Hypogeum of Paola, Malta, literally meaning underground in Greek, is a subterranean structure dating to the Saflieni phase (3000-2500 BC) in Maltese prehistory. Thought to have been originally a sanctuary, it became a necropolis in prehistoric times and the remains of more than 7,000 individuals have been found. It is the only known prehistoric underground temple in the world.
8. Vittoriosa's Backstreets
The historic Vittoriosa Waterfront contains the former Palace of the General of the Galleys and the Order of St John's treasury. The area was refurbished in the early 2000s, and both buildings are used for other activities: the former is now a casino, while the latter is home to the Malta Maritime Museum.
7. Comino
Comino is an island of the Maltese archipelago between the islands of Malta and Gozo in the Mediterranean Sea, measuring 3.5 square kilometres in area. Named after the cumin seed that once flourished in the Maltese islands, Comino is noted for its tranquility and isolation. It has a permanent population of only four residents.
6. Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Temples
Ħaġar Qim is a megalithic temple complex found on the Mediterranean island of Malta, dating from the Ġgantija phase (3600-3200 BC). The Megalithic Temples of Malta are among the most ancient religious sites on Earth, described by the World Heritage Sites committee as unique architectural masterpieces.
5. Mdina & Rabat
L'Mdina means fortified place in Arabic and was first created as such by the Romans when they separated it from the rest of the town which became Rabat and fortified it. This place was already the principal settlement of Malta however since Phoenician times and hence can claim a heritage of 3000 years.
4. Sunday Lunch in Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk is a picturesque fishing village on the south-east side of Malta, it has an ancient history being the site of a Roman temple dedicated to the goddess Juno, but no ancient remains are visible. It is rare as a Maltese seaside village in that it has no modern buildings such as hotels spoiling it and none of the traditional housing has as of yet been destroyed to make way for prefab rental apartments. On Sundays there is a fish market where one can get the best fish available, a particular local favourite is the Lampuki.
3. Victoria
Victoria is the capital of Gozo. Victoria is the name given in 1897 by the British government on the occasion of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, at the request of the Bishop of Malta, Mons. Sir Pietro Pace. However Gozitans still often refer to it by its old name, Rabat. The area around Victoria, situated on a hill near the centre of the island, has been settled since Neolithic times.
2. Valletta
Valletta is the capital of the island nation of Malta. A harbour city, Valletta preserves much of its 16th century architectural heritage built under the Hospitallers. Valletta was one of the earliest sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Referred to colloquially as Il-Belt (The City), it takes its name from its founder, Grandmaster Jean Parisot de la Valette.
1. Azure Window, Dwejra
The Azure Window is a Limestone natural arch on the Maltese island of Gozo. It is situated near Dwejra Bay on the Inland Sea. The formation, which was created after two limestone sea caves collapsed, is popular with scuba divers. The Azure Window is made of a Maltese limestone known as Globigerina. This is the second oldest rock found on the islands covering almost 70% of its area.
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A Brief look at Malta and Gozos ancient Megalithic Monuments and Temples, The Megalithic Temples of Malta are the oldest free-standing structures on Earth, even older than the Pyramids. Eleven prehistoric monuments, of which seven are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, were built during three distinct time periods between 5000BC and 700BC approximately. Archaeologists believe that these megalithic complexes are the result of local innovations in a process of cultural evolution.This led to the building of several temples of the Ġgantija phase (3600-3000 BC), culminating in the large Tarxien temple complex, which remained in use until 2500 BC. After this date, the temple building culture disappeared.
The Ġgantija temples (two sites) were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. In 1992, the UNESCO Committee further extended the existing listing to include five other megalithic temple sites. These are Ħaġar Qim (in Qrendi), Mnajdra (in Qrendi), Ta' Ħaġrat Temples (in Mġarr), Skorba Temples (in Żebbiegħ) and Tarxien Temples (in Tarxien). Nowadays, the sites are managed by Heritage Malta, while ownership of the surrounding lands varies from site to site.[
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MaltaDestinations
Gozo
Ġgantija Temple, Dwejra Bay & beaches
Malta
Valletta, ancient temples & beaches
Valletta
Walled city with St. John's Co-Cathedral
Mdina
Cathedrals, middle ages, churches, museums, and palaces
Sliema
Fort Tigné & waterfront promenade
St Julian's, Malta
Balluta Bay beach & Paceville nightlife
Mellieħa
Beaches, churches, and caves
Rabat
Churches, museums, roman villa, cliffs, and caves
Marsaxlokk
Markets, fishing, harbors, churches, and seafood
Buġibba
Water parks, nightlife, and beaches
Victoria
Gran Castello museum & Gozo Cathedral
St. Paul's Bay
Beaches, nightlife, and aquariums
Birgu
Marinas, churches, museums, maritime museums, and harbors
Qawra
Nightlife, beaches, and aquariums
Senglea
Maritime museums, harbors, gardens, churches, and marinas
Paceville
Nightlife and beaches
Mosta
Churches, shopping, and cathedrals
Dingli
Cliffs, chapels, and hiking
Mġarr, Gozo
Marinas and harbors
Cospicua
Churches, harbors, and history
Marsalforn
Beaches, burgers, scuba diving, caves, and romantic places
Xlendi
Beaches, caves, lobsters, cliffs, and scuba diving
Floriana
Gardens, churches, harbors, and monuments
Saint Lawrence
Churches
Mġarr
Beaches, rabbits, churches, and temples
Għajn Tuffieħa
Beaches and cliffs
Ta' Qali
Parks, pottery, arts and crafts, aviation museums, and museums
Gżira
Beaches
Tarxien
Temples and prehistory
Għarb
Churches, museums, basilicas, chapels, and wineries
Nadur
Wine festival and wine
Paola
Churches, shopping, prehistory, temples, and shrines
Qala, Malta
Folk music, horseback riding, music, and beaches
Marsaskala
Beaches, lobsters, burgers, seafood, and fishing
Birżebbuġa
Beaches, caves, and museums
Xewkija
Churches
Għasri
Lighthouses, churches, and beaches
Maltese Islands
Xagħra
Temples, caves, and churches
Msida
Marinas, harbors, and churches
Qrendi
Temples, chapels, and caves
Attard
Palaces and gardens
Żurrieq
Chapels, caves, and churches
Luqa
Żebbuġ
Churches
Birkirkara
Shopping
Naxxar
Palaces, churches, gardens, and shopping
Kalkara
Marinas