Malta International Airport 16 min
National Museum Of Archaeology (15 min) Prehistoric artifacts, weapons & sculptures displayed in a baroque 16th-century structure. MUŻA (14 min) Medieval to contemporary Maltese art & Baroque masterpieces on display in a 1760's knight's palace. Balluta Bay (6 min) Small bay along a modest beach offering swimming & water sports, plus city views. St George's Bay (9 min) Small sandy cove near hotels & eateries, popular with tourists for swimming & sunbathing. Upper Barrakka Gardens (15 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. Grandmaster Palace Courtyard (16 min) Blue Grotto (24 min) Accessible by boat trip, this natural attraction features a group of picturesque sea caves. Spinola Bay (4 min) Small boats dot this scenic, vibrant bay offering a variety of restaurants with outdoor tables. Casa Rocca Piccola (17 min) Home to a noble Maltese family, this 16th-century palace has 50+ lavish rooms & guided tours. The Malta Experience (15 min) Educational audio-video show telling the story of around 7,000 years of Maltese history. National War Museum - Fort St Elmo (17 min) Opened in 1975, this restored museum explores Malta's military history through artifacts & exhibits. Grand Harbour (33 min) In use for over 2000 years, this fortified natural harbour is Malta's main maritime gateway. Ħaġar Qim (25 min) Pre-historic hilltop temple dating from 3200 BC with ruined apses & a visitor center to explore. St. John's Co-Cathedral (15 min) Elaborately adorned place of worship, completed in 1578 & filled with marbles & European masters. |