Malta International Airport 18 min
St. John's Co-Cathedral (15 min) Elaborately adorned place of worship, completed in 1578 & filled with marbles & European masters. The Malta Experience (15 min) Educational audio-video show telling the story of around 7,000 years of Maltese history. Upper Barrakka Gardens (14 min) Photography is popular at this public square & garden with a cafe & harbor views. National War Museum - Fort St Elmo (15 min) Opened in 1975, this restored museum explores Malta's military history through artifacts & exhibits. Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (15 min) Underground, multilevel burial chambers dating to 4000 BCE with intricate wall paintings & carvings. Casa Rocca Piccola (17 min) Home to a noble Maltese family, this 16th-century palace has 50+ lavish rooms & guided tours. National Museum Of Archaeology (14 min) Prehistoric artifacts, weapons & sculptures displayed in a baroque 16th-century structure. MUŻA (13 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. Grand Harbour (22 min) In use for over 2000 years, this fortified natural harbour is Malta's main maritime gateway. Triton Fountain (13 min) Sizable landmark fountain near a bus terminal, featuring multiple bronze tritons on a stone base. Spinola Bay (7 min) Small boats dot this scenic, vibrant bay offering a variety of restaurants with outdoor tables. Blue Grotto (25 min) Accessible by boat trip, this natural attraction features a group of picturesque sea caves. Grandmaster Palace Courtyard (16 min) Fort St. Angelo (23 min) Restored medieval fort on a peninsula with scenic harbor views & historical displays. |