Malta International Airport 21 min
St. John's Co-Cathedral (20 min) Elaborately adorned place of worship, completed in 1578 & filled with marbles & European masters. National War Museum - Fort St Elmo (21 min) Opened in 1975, this restored museum explores Malta's military history through artifacts & exhibits. Ħaġar Qim (24 min) Pre-historic hilltop temple dating from 3200 BC with ruined apses & a visitor center to explore. Blue Grotto (25 min) Accessible by boat trip, this natural attraction features a group of picturesque sea caves. Upper Barrakka Gardens (19 min) Photography is popular at this public square & garden with a cafe & harbor views. National Museum Of Archaeology (20 min) Prehistoric artifacts, weapons & sculptures displayed in a baroque 16th-century structure. Casa Rocca Piccola (22 min) Home to a noble Maltese family, this 16th-century palace has 50+ lavish rooms & guided tours. Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (18 min) Underground, multilevel burial chambers dating to 4000 BCE with intricate wall paintings & carvings. Spinola Bay (12 min) Small boats dot this scenic, vibrant bay offering a variety of restaurants with outdoor tables. Grand Harbour (38 min) In use for over 2000 years, this fortified natural harbour is Malta's main maritime gateway. Mosta Rotunda (6 min) Domed 17th-century Catholic church with neoclassical architecture & a replica WWII bomb on display. St Paul’s Catacombs (13 min) Visitors can tour a portion of this large, ancient Roman underground cemetery complex. Grandmaster Palace Courtyard (21 min) Popeye Village (22 min) Film set from the 1980 musical 'Popeye', now a theme park village with boat rides & food outlets. Malta National Aquarium (12 min) Modern aquarium with local fish species, reptiles, amphibians & insects, plus a gift shop & cafe. |