Malta International Airport 5 min
St. John's Co-Cathedral (10 min) Elaborately adorned place of worship, completed in 1578 & filled with marbles & European masters. St. Peter's Pool (19 min) Popular natural swimming pool in a scenic, horseshoe-shaped rock formation with clear aqua water. National War Museum - Fort St Elmo (12 min) Opened in 1975, this restored museum explores Malta's military history through artifacts & exhibits. Grandmaster Palace Courtyard (11 min) Upper Barrakka Gardens (10 min) Photography is popular at this public square & garden with a cafe & harbor views. Grand Harbour (28 min) In use for over 2000 years, this fortified natural harbour is Malta's main maritime gateway. Ħaġar Qim (14 min) Pre-historic hilltop temple dating from 3200 BC with ruined apses & a visitor center to explore. Tarxien Temples (5 min) Remains of 4 temples with lavishly decorated stone blocks, reliefs, massive statues & altars. Mnajdra (14 min) Clifftop Megalithic religious site dating back over 5,000 years & first excavated in 1840. Blue Grotto (11 min) Accessible by boat trip, this natural attraction features a group of picturesque sea caves. Fort St. Angelo (13 min) Restored medieval fort on a peninsula with scenic harbor views & historical displays. Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (4 min) Underground, multilevel burial chambers dating to 4000 BCE with intricate wall paintings & carvings. Casa Rocca Piccola (12 min) Home to a noble Maltese family, this 16th-century palace has 50+ lavish rooms & guided tours. National Museum Of Archaeology (10 min) Prehistoric artifacts, weapons & sculptures displayed in a baroque 16th-century structure. MUŻA (9 min) Medieval to contemporary Maltese art & Baroque masterpieces on display in a 1760's knight's palace. |