Attractions in the resort
Architectural and cultural values The island itselfcan fairly be called a city-state, since the boundaries between settlements on the island are purely nominal. The largest city on the island is Birkirkara, and the capital of the state is the city of Valletta, which, along with Mdina, has the title of a city-museum. No less popular among tourists are the cities of Senglea, Cospicua and Vittoriosa. Malta itself is unevenly populated, in the west and south of the island there are practically no settlements. The most populated parts of the island are the northwest and east. The capital of the state - Valletta - is an open-air museum. Having visited it, you can get acquainted with the Maltese heritage in such areas as history, archeology, culture, architecture and art. The most famous museums of the city are the Museum of Fine Arts, which introduces visitors to the culture of the Ionite Order, the Archaeological Museum, where you can see archaeological finds from the Punic and Roman periods, as well as the Stone Age, the National War Museum, which contains artifacts from the Second World War, the Armory of the Order of the Knights of Malta, which is the most complete collection of armor and weapons from various time periods. The Manoel Theater and the Cathedral of St. John will give you the opportunity to touch the spiritual heritage of Malta, and the Palace of the Grand Master will give you the opportunity to see scenes from the life of the Ionites, which are present in the painting of the ceremonial halls of the palace. Three cities - Senglea, Cospicua and Vittoriosa - provide an opportunity to get acquainted with the development of shipping in Malta. You can do this by visiting the Maritime Museum. A visit to the Ethnological Museum will immerse tourists in the life of the Maltese. You can see the dungeon, the courtroom and the living quarters of the Grand Inquisitor himself. The museum is located in the Inquisitor's Palace - the residence of the Grand Inquisitor of the island. When visiting Mdina, it is worth going to the Natural History Museum and visiting the Cathedral of St. Paul. And tourists with strong nerves can visit such a landmark of Mdina as the Torture Museum. It contains all the tools of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages. You can also touch the spirit of the Middle Ages by visiting the city of Rabat, on the territory of which are located the catacombs of St. Agatha and St. Paul. And you can learn the history of the island of the Roman period by visiting the Roman Villa and the Museum of Roman Antiquity. Architecture is one of the main attractions of Malta. Each building on the island is a priceless architectural heritage. In Valletta and its surroundings you can find buildings and structures that were built by such brilliant architects as Francesco Laparelli and Gerolamo Cassar.
Catacombs, grottos, caves, megalithic temples and fortifications of Malta
Catacombs of St. Agatha and St.St. Paul's catacombs were used for burials. The catacombs are protected by UNESCO, so every tourist is recommended to visit them. On the territory of the island there are also natural caves - Ar Dalam and Calypso. Among the most famous grottoes of Malta is the Grotto of the Nuns, in which, according to legend, nuns washed themselves. The structure of the grotto reliably protected them from prying eyes. At all times, the island of Malta attracts tourists, the sights of which are known to travelers from all over the world. The megalithic structures of Malta are the most popular. The oldest buildings of human civilization in the world are located on the Maltese archipelago. The age of these structures dates back to 4000-2000 BC. By visiting Malta, you can touch the centuries-old history of human civilization. Access for tourists is allowed to almost all megalithic structures of the island. The most famous megalithic temples of Malta are Gganija, Mnajdra, Tarxien, Skorba, Bugibba and Tal-Adi. Such attractions of Malta as bastions and forts are known primarily for their unique architectural solutions. Fortifications are located throughout the archipelago and are open to tourists. The most famous attractions are the fortresses of Mdina and Valletta, Fort St. Angelo, Fort St. Elmo and the citadel of the island of Gozo. The entire coastline of the island is dotted with many watchtowers and fortification walls. Maltese ancient burial sites can be found in every corner of the island. Particularly famous are the burials in the catacombs of St. Agatha and St. Paul. The island is also famous for its natural views, such as the giant cliffs of the southern coast. And the Blue Grotto with turquoise water is one of the most impressive places in Malta. You can get to the grotto only by boat. On the island of Gozo, you should see such a creation of nature as a natural arch that was washed out by the waves in a huge rock. The island of Gozo also has the so-called Inland Sea, which is connected to the Mediterranean Sea by a narrow strait. The island itself has long been considered a tourist Mecca and a favorite vacation spot for travelers from all over the world.
