If you’ve been researching Malta for anything more than about 15 seconds, you’ll know the island is steeped in history. From its pre-historic temples, through the Knights of St John to wartime alliances with the British and independence, its past is both eventful and colourful. So, it stands to reason that the story of Malta’s national theatre would be far from dull!
A short break on this compact but very lovely isle will be enough to convince you that it’s a great place to be. It doesn’t take a genius to work that one out! People have been attracted to these sun-drenched shores for thousands of years and undeniable proof of that comes in the shape of the many pre-historic temple sites to be found on the Maltese Islands.
Although it sounds to the non-Maltese ear like something you should be ordering with pilau rice and a naan bread, this is, in fact, a cave! Actually, it’s much more than a cave; it’s a very important cave. It’s the cave where the earliest evidence of human settlement on Malta was discovered – from around 7,400 years ago.
Across Europe, in some famous and, let’s face it, some less famous and downright bizarre venues, you’ll find tourist attractions called ‘dungeons’. The London Dungeon, for example, aims to scare you witless with its spooky tales. It’s OK I suppose but it aint the real thing, not like the St Paul’s Catacombs in Rabat!
The Maltese people are renowned for many fine qualities. They are passionate, friendly, helpful and unfalteringly loyal but if you upset them they are an immensely stubborn and fierce bunch. The National War Museum is testament to just how unyielding and resourceful this little island can become in times of strife.
Show me someone who says they don’t want to be filthy rich and live in a lavish palace and I’ll show you someone who needs their bumps felt. All but the slightly deranged aspire to the trappings of great wealth but let’s face it, for the vast majority of us, it’s never going to happen. Ah well, at least we can pretend by visiting places like Palazzo Parisio.
If you are beguiled by the mystery of ancient civilisations and the mystique of their arts and crafts, then the Neolithic temples of Malta and Gozo will be right up your sabre tooth tiger track. The pre-historic remains on the Maltese Archipelago are plentiful, and trying to get your head around the ancient ‘magical mystery tour’ they provide will fascinate you!
If you’re off on a holiday to Malta then it’s almost inevitable that you’ll end up taking a day-trip to see the magnificent hill-top city of Mdina. And while you’re there, if you have any interest in history, geology or science, then you’d be a fool to miss out on the National Museum of Natural History.
Malta has an embarrassment of riches for historians and archeologists. The Hagar Qim and Mnajdra temples in Malta are enough to make them feel weak at the knees. But even their standing pales at the side of the most historic offering over the sea in Gozo, where the Ggantija temples await you – the oldest standing structure in the world!
Once upon a time the beseiged Catholic Church became increasingly concerned about the upsurge in the Protestant faith in Europe. They established the Roman Inquisition to ensure people kept the faith, and in 1574 dispatched an Inquisitor to Malta to take care of business on the island. He needed a base, and this magnificent palace was it!
Attractions in Malta
They say beautiful things come in small packages and that’s exactly what you’ll find with the island of Malta. Peel back the wrapping on this one just a millimetre or two and one small peek reveals scores of captivating, inspiring, exhilarating and intriguing things inside. Many of the attractions on Malta today are shaped by its unique and immense history and they sit comfortably alongside the myriad of modern activities, accommodation, facilities and exciting nightlife you’d expect from a bustling Mediterranean resort.
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Malta has an embarrassment of riches for historians and archeologists. The Hagar Qim and Mnajdra temples in Malta are enough to make them feel weak at the knees. But even their standing pales at the side of the most historic offering over the sea in Gozo, where the Ggantija temples await you – the oldest standing structure in the world! READ MORE
Although it sounds to the non-Maltese ear like something you should be ordering with pilau rice and a naan bread, this is, in fact, a cave! Actually, it’s much more than a cave; it’s a very important cave. It’s the cave where the earliest evidence of human settlement on Malta was discovered – from around 7,400 years ago. READ MORE
If you are beguiled by the mystery of ancient civilisations and the mystique of their arts and crafts, then the Neolithic temples of Malta and Gozo will be right up your sabre tooth tiger track. The pre-historic remains on the Maltese Archipelago are plentiful, and trying to get your head around the ancient ‘magical mystery tour’ they provide will...READ MORE
A short break on this compact but very lovely isle will be enough to convince you that it’s a great place to be. It doesn’t take a genius to work that one out! People have been attracted to these sun-drenched shores for thousands of years and undeniable proof of that comes in the shape of the many pre-historic temple sites to be found on the Maltese...READ MORE
Once upon a time the beseiged Catholic Church became increasingly concerned about the upsurge in the Protestant faith in Europe. They established the Roman Inquisition to ensure people kept the faith, and in 1574 dispatched an Inquisitor to Malta to take care of business on the island. He needed a base, and this magnificent palace was it! READ MORE
If you’ve been researching Malta for anything more than about 15 seconds, you’ll know the island is steeped in history. From its pre-historic temples, through the Knights of St John to wartime alliances with the British and independence, its past is both eventful and colourful. So, it stands to reason that the story of Malta’s national theatre...READ MORE
If you’re off on a holiday to Malta then it’s almost inevitable that you’ll end up taking a day-trip to see the magnificent hill-top city of Mdina. And while you’re there, if you have any interest in history, geology or science, then you’d be a fool to miss out on the National Museum of Natural History. READ MORE
The Maltese people are renowned for many fine qualities. They are passionate, friendly, helpful and unfalteringly loyal but if you upset them they are an immensely stubborn and fierce bunch. The National War Museum is testament to just how unyielding and resourceful this little island can become in times of strife. READ MORE
Delve into Malta’s history and you’ll inevitably find mention of knights. Whether it be the Knights of Malta, or the Knights Hospitallers, or the Knights of the Order of St John – it frankly doesn’t matter because they’re all different names for the same bunch. And whatever name you use, one thing is beyond doubt – the...READ MORE
Show me someone who says they don’t want to be filthy rich and live in a lavish palace and I’ll show you someone who needs their bumps felt. All but the slightly deranged aspire to the trappings of great wealth but let’s face it, for the vast majority of us, it’s never going to happen. Ah well, at least we can pretend by visiting places...READ MORE
Across Europe, in some famous and, let’s face it, some less famous and downright bizarre venues, you’ll find tourist attractions called ‘dungeons’. The London Dungeon, for example, aims to scare you witless with its spooky tales. It’s OK I suppose but it aint the real thing, not like the St Paul’s Catacombs in Rabat! READ MORE
