Malta International Airport 15 min
National Museum Of Archaeology (5 min) Prehistoric artifacts, weapons & sculptures displayed in a baroque 16th-century structure. Ħaġar Qim (24 min) Pre-historic hilltop temple dating from 3200 BC with ruined apses & a visitor center to explore. Grand Harbour (12 min) In use for over 2000 years, this fortified natural harbour is Malta's main maritime gateway. MUŻA (4 min) Medieval to contemporary Maltese art & Baroque masterpieces on display in a 1760's knight's palace. Upper Barrakka Gardens (2 min) Photography is popular at this public square & garden with a cafe & harbor views. The Malta Experience (6 min) Educational audio-video show telling the story of around 7,000 years of Maltese history. St. John's Co-Cathedral (4 min) Elaborately adorned place of worship, completed in 1578 & filled with marbles & European masters. Grandmaster Palace Courtyard (3 min) Fort St. Angelo (12 min) Restored medieval fort on a peninsula with scenic harbor views & historical displays. Casa Rocca Piccola (6 min) Home to a noble Maltese family, this 16th-century palace has 50+ lavish rooms & guided tours. Blue Grotto (21 min) Accessible by boat trip, this natural attraction features a group of picturesque sea caves. The Valletta Waterfront (7 min) Converted 1700s port warehouses featuring global restaurants, bars & views of cruise ship activity. National War Museum - Fort St Elmo (7 min) Opened in 1975, this restored museum explores Malta's military history through artifacts & exhibits. Triton Fountain (9 min) Sizable landmark fountain near a bus terminal, featuring multiple bronze tritons on a stone base. Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (10 min) Underground, multilevel burial chambers dating to 4000 BCE with intricate wall paintings & carvings. |