Malta International Airport 18 min
St. John's Co-Cathedral (16 min) Elaborately adorned place of worship, completed in 1578 & filled with marbles & European masters. The Malta Experience (16 min) Educational audio-video show telling the story of around 7,000 years of Maltese history. National War Museum - Fort St Elmo (18 min) Opened in 1975, this restored museum explores Malta's military history through artifacts & exhibits. Fort St. Angelo (24 min) Restored medieval fort on a peninsula with scenic harbor views & historical displays. Balluta Bay (14 min) Small bay along a modest beach offering swimming & water sports, plus city views. Casa Rocca Piccola (18 min) Home to a noble Maltese family, this 16th-century palace has 50+ lavish rooms & guided tours. Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (15 min) Underground, multilevel burial chambers dating to 4000 BCE with intricate wall paintings & carvings. Blue Grotto (26 min) Accessible by boat trip, this natural attraction features a group of picturesque sea caves. MUŻA (15 min) Medieval to contemporary Maltese art & Baroque masterpieces on display in a 1760's knight's palace. Grand Harbour (30 min) In use for over 2000 years, this fortified natural harbour is Malta's main maritime gateway. National Museum Of Archaeology (16 min) Prehistoric artifacts, weapons & sculptures displayed in a baroque 16th-century structure. Ħaġar Qim (27 min) Pre-historic hilltop temple dating from 3200 BC with ruined apses & a visitor center to explore. Upper Barrakka Gardens (15 min) Photography is popular at this public square & garden with a cafe & harbor views. Grandmaster Palace Courtyard (17 min) Spinola Bay (8 min) Small boats dot this scenic, vibrant bay offering a variety of restaurants with outdoor tables. |