Malta International Airport 18 min
The Malta Experience (4 min) Educational audio-video show telling the story of around 7,000 years of Maltese history. Ħaġar Qim (26 min) Pre-historic hilltop temple dating from 3200 BC with ruined apses & a visitor center to explore. Upper Barrakka Gardens (8 min) Photography is popular at this public square & garden with a cafe & harbor views. Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (13 min) Underground, multilevel burial chambers dating to 4000 BCE with intricate wall paintings & carvings. National Museum Of Archaeology (7 min) Prehistoric artifacts, weapons & sculptures displayed in a baroque 16th-century structure. Triton Fountain (11 min) Sizable landmark fountain near a bus terminal, featuring multiple bronze tritons on a stone base. St. John's Co-Cathedral (6 min) Elaborately adorned place of worship, completed in 1578 & filled with marbles & European masters. Balluta Bay (16 min) Small bay along a modest beach offering swimming & water sports, plus city views. Casa Rocca Piccola (1 min) Home to a noble Maltese family, this 16th-century palace has 50+ lavish rooms & guided tours. Blue Grotto (23 min) Accessible by boat trip, this natural attraction features a group of picturesque sea caves. MUŻA (7 min) Medieval to contemporary Maltese art & Baroque masterpieces on display in a 1760's knight's palace. Fort St. Angelo (17 min) Restored medieval fort on a peninsula with scenic harbor views & historical displays. Grandmaster Palace Courtyard (4 min) National War Museum - Fort St Elmo (6 min) Opened in 1975, this restored museum explores Malta's military history through artifacts & exhibits. Grand Harbour (11 min) In use for over 2000 years, this fortified natural harbour is Malta's main maritime gateway. |