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Things To Do In Malta During Your Holiday

Visit Caves, Temples, Historical Architecture, Explore Southern Malta, And More!

There is always activity around the Maltese Islands. Whether you are visiting Malta for pleasure or for business, our guide to Malta shows all the fantastic places this island has to offer.

Malta is described by some as a Jewel in the Mediterranean Sea for various reasons. Its history goes back to over 7,000 years BC. This can be seen in the various Caves, Temples, Museums, Forts, Bastions and Cathedrals situated in different parts of the island. The following is a short guide to Malta and the best places you can visit.

Caves and Temples in Malta

GHAR DALAM

Ghar Dalam

Ghar Dalam was excavated in the village of Birzebbuga in 1987. This cave describes the period 5200-4500 BC in which various animal remains and human artefacts were found. These are now displayed on site at the museum.

TARXIEN TEMPLES

Tarxien Temples

Situated in Tarxien, the Tarxien Temples were discovered in 1914 by farmers. They consist of 4 megalithic structures with large spherical stones. This temple was probably used for rituals and animal sacrifice since bones were found on one of the altars. This temple also has detailed carvings and various altars.

UNDERGROUND TEMPLE – THE HYPOGEUM

The Hypogeum

The Hypogeum is a World Heritage site which is located in Paola very close to Tarxien Temples. However, this is an underground temple in which halls and passages were carved from solid rock. This was discovered in 1902. These temples date back to 3600 BC. During excavation, various artefacts were found including pottery, small carved animals, figurines, beads and amulets together with human bones since parts of the temple were used as tombs.

HAGAR QIM AND IMNAJDRA TEMPLES

Hagar Qim Temples

These temples are situated 500 metres apart in the village of Qrendi which dates back to 3100 BC.

GGANTIJA TEMPLES

Ggantija Temples

Ggantija Temples are found in Xaghra, Gozo. These temples date back to 3600 BC and were excavated in the late eighteenth century.

Things To Do In Valletta

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY

National Museum of Archaeology

The National Museum of Archaeology contains artefacts that date back to 5200 BC including findings from the temples mentioned above.

THE PALACE ARMOURY

The Palace Armoury

The Palace Armoury forms part of the Grand Master’s Palace where one can see the arsenal of weapons containing over 5,000 pieces which date from around the Great Siege of 1565.

AUBERGE DE CASTILLE

Auberge de Castille

Situated near the Upper Barrakka Gardens, Auberge de Castille was built in 1574 as one of the Knights of St John residences and it is now the official Office of the Prime Minister.

THE NATIONAL WAR MUSEUM

Malta in April - National War Museum

The National War Museum is housed in Fort St. Elmo, the fort that played a very important part in the Great Siege and World War 2. In this museum, one can find different vehicles which were used in WW2 and the George Cross amongst other exhibits.

ST. JOHN’S CO-CATHEDRAL

St. Johns Co-Cathedral

Built between 1573-1578, the St. John’s Co-Cathedral is in Baroque style for the Knights of St John. On the inside one can find paintings of Preti and Caravaggio.

THE ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL OF ST. PAUL

St.Pauls Cathedral

The Anglican Cathedral of St. Paul was built in the neoclassical style with exuberant Corinthian columns and flags in the aisles which balance the austere exterior of simple Ionic pillars.

VALLETTA NIGHTLIFE AND SHOPPING

Shopping

Valletta is also a great place for shopping and dining. Nightlife is also part of the Valletta city especially in the newly restored Valletta Waterfront where one can dine in various restaurants and pizzerias. Later one can visit one of the bars or clubs available in the area.

Things To Do In Southern Malta

Fort Rinella

Fort Rinella

Fort Rinella was erected in 1870 specifically to house the largest gun ever made, the Armstrong 100-ton gun.

Fort St. Angelo

Fort St.Angelo

Fort St. Angelo situated at the tip of Vittoriosa dates back to the Knights in 1530 after which this was enlarged. This fort also holds a chapel dedicated to St Anne.

The Inquisitors Palace

The Inquisitors Palace

The Inquisitors Palace, in Vittoriosa, is a large baroque building which predates the inquisition. In it, one can see the coats of arms of the inquisitors who served in Malta and the museum of ethnography depicting the popular religious values of the Maltese.

Things To Do In The Old Capital Of Malta – Mdina

MDINA CATHEDRAL

Mdina Cathedral

Mdina, the silent city, and the old capital city of Malta houses the Mdina Cathedral, dedicated to St. Paul – a Roman Catholic Cathedral, which is built on the site where governor Publius was reported to have met St. Paul following his shipwreck off the Islands of Malta.

MDINA DUNGEONS

Mdina Dungeons

Also in Mdina, one can visit the Mdina Dungeons, located in the former prisons, attached to the Magisterial Palace, which was built by the Knights. The dungeons are a museum of torture in Malta.

Book your stay at the AX ODYCY on your next holiday and follow our short guide to Malta.

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