Malta International Airport 13 min
Ħaġar Qim (19 min) Pre-historic hilltop temple dating from 3200 BC with ruined apses & a visitor center to explore. National Museum Of Archaeology (16 min) Prehistoric artifacts, weapons & sculptures displayed in a baroque 16th-century structure. Fort St. Angelo (12 min) Restored medieval fort on a peninsula with scenic harbor views & historical displays. Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (9 min) Underground, multilevel burial chambers dating to 4000 BCE with intricate wall paintings & carvings. Blue Grotto (16 min) Accessible by boat trip, this natural attraction features a group of picturesque sea caves. 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. St. Peter's Pool (14 min) Popular natural swimming pool in a scenic, horseshoe-shaped rock formation with clear aqua water. Għar Dalam Cave (5 min) Tours of a prehistoric cave with Paleolithic art & a museum with human remains & Ice Age artifacts. Casa Rocca Piccola (18 min) Home to a noble Maltese family, this 16th-century palace has 50+ lavish rooms & guided tours. Upper Barrakka Gardens (15 min) Photography is popular at this public square & garden with a cafe & harbor views. Tarxien Temples (9 min) Remains of 4 temples with lavishly decorated stone blocks, reliefs, massive statues & altars. Grandmaster Palace Courtyard (17 min) Grand Harbour (34 min) In use for over 2000 years, this fortified natural harbour is Malta's main maritime gateway. National War Museum - Fort St Elmo (17 min) Opened in 1975, this restored museum explores Malta's military history through artifacts & exhibits. |