Cave, Cliff, Fortress

The Blue Grotto, or Blue Cave, is one of the most visited natural attractions in Malta. These are cliffs by the sea that form a complex of seven caves, dominated by a large rock arch falling into the sea. [btn "Search for accommodation in Malta" https://www.booking.com/country/mt.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malta-blue-grotto] Travellers sometimes confuse the Blue Grotto with the formerly famous Azure Window rock formation on Gozo, which has…

Archaeological site

The megalithic temples from the Younger Stone Age are among the most important monuments in Malta. Hagar Qim is one of the best preserved of its kind in the whole of Europe. [btn "Search for accommodation in Malta" https://www.booking.com/country/mt.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malta-hagar-qim] Within the Hagar Qim site you will find four smaller temples, or rather their remains. The buildings date back to around 3600 to 3000 BC. The temple…

Tourist town, Fortification, Cathedral, Lookout

Mdina (the so-called "Silent City") is rightly considered the most beautiful city in Malta and one of the most visited places. Rabat, a suburb of Mdina that is now much larger and more vibrant than Mdina itself, is also worth a visit. [btn "Search for accommodation in Malta" https://www.booking.com/country/mt.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malta-mdina] Driving past the town of Ir-Rabat, historic Mdina is unmissable, as the entire historic…

Church

Nowadays, one of Malta's largest cities, Mosta, can be found right in the middle of the island. Its main landmark is the Rotunda of Santa Maria Assunta (often called Mosta Dome). [btn "Search for accommodation in Malta" https://www.booking.com/country/mt.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malta-mosta] Although there are no other sights in the city, it's definitely worth a trip here. Rotunda Mosta The monumental rotunda towers high above all the…

Fortress

There are many fortresses in Malta, but Fort Rinella, guarding the capital Valletta, is special. Its main attraction is the largest working cannon in the world. [btn "Search for accommodation in Malta" https://www.booking.com/country/mt.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malta-mosta] The Armstrong cannon weighs over 100 tonnes and with a calibre of 450mm can fire up to 13km. It was brought here by the British in 1882 to protect their sea lanes…

Archaeological site

The town of Tarxien near Valletta is famous for its archaeological sites of megalithic temples dating back to around 3000 BC. [btn "Search for accommodation in Malta" https://www.booking.com/country/mt.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malta-tarxien] The complex at Tarxien is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the other megalithic temples of Hagar Qim on the south side of the island. The three megalithic temples At Tarxien, you'll find…

Tourist town, Cathedral, Archaeological site

Rabat is one of the largest cities in mainland Malta and previously served only as a suburb of the medieval capital Mdina. In fact, Mdina in particular continues to attract tourists to this day, but it would be a mistake to only tour the walled old town and not stop in neighbouring Rabat. [btn "Search for accommodation in Malta" https://www.booking.com/country/mt.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malta-rabat] What to see and experience in Rabat?…

Tourist town, Lookout, Harbour, Fortification, Church, Museum

The Three Cities - or Tri-Cities - is the name associated with the densely built-up two peninsulas on the southern shores of Grand Harbour. [btn "Search for accommodation in Malta" https://www.booking.com/country/mt.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malta-trojmesti] Head to the Three Cities for spectacular views of Valletta, empty narrow streets, beautiful promenades and a visit to the massive walls. It is the strong fortifications that are the…

Cathedral

The most visited monument in the capital city of Valletta is undoubtedly the St. John the Baptist Cathedral. Malta's main cathedral is in Mdina, but St John's in Valletta enjoys the same privileges as the cathedral. Hence the name "co-cathedral". [btn "Search for accommodation in Malta" https://www.booking.com/country/mt.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-malta-valletta] The church attracts its attention especially with its richly decorated…