Valletta
This compact harbourfront park contains a Doric temple commemorating Sir Alexander Ball, the British naval captain who successfully captured Malta from…
Valletta
This compact harbourfront park contains a Doric temple commemorating Sir Alexander Ball, the British naval captain who successfully captured Malta from…
Mdina
The residence of the Marquis of San Vincenzo Ferreri, a member of the Maltese nobility. The title was created by King Philip V of Spain and donated to the…
Gozo
This 20th-century neo-Gothic church appears almost to hang over the village. Begun in 1924, a lack of funds meant that its construction was not completed…
Gozo
This church dates from the 17th century. It contains a beautiful marble statue of the Virgin Mary, called locally ‘Il-Bambina’, brought here from…
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
'Our Lady Star of the Sea' was built in 1877. On the third Sunday in August, the church's revered Our Lady Stella Maris statue is paraded through nearby…
Gozo
In the former house of Carmela Grima, whose vision gave rise to the Ta'Pinu Basilica, there's a small museum that gives an insight into rural 19th-century…
Malta
First built in the 15th century, but rebuilt in 1561, this church was damaged in WWII. It has subsequently been repaired and is a popular venue for…
Mdina
Audiovisual displays, ghoulish and gruesome mannequins and big screens bring alive the story of the Knights of Malta and the Great Siege of 1565.
Northern Malta
The western headland, 129m at its highest point, commands fantastic views and feels like the end of the world. It's home to an old radar station.
Malta
The Church of St Mary in Attard, designed by Tommaso Dingli and built between 1613 and 1616, is one of the finest Renaissance churches in Malta.
Southern Malta
The Sunday fish stalls are far outnumbered by the stalls of this daily market, which mainly sells kitsch aimed at tour groups visiting the town.
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
Built in 1872 by Paul Vella, a Valletta priest. During WWII, the church's Franciscan friary was bombed and 23 people were tragically killed.
Mdina
During the 1798 Mdina uprising against the French occupiers, the French commander Masson was lobbed to his death from the Bezzina's balcony.
Gozo
This charming museum contains fascinating ship models, relics and maritime memorabilia, collected by a primary-school teacher over 65 years.
Malta
Excavated remains of a 1st-century Roman townhouse – admission is via the Domus Romana museum.
Northern Malta
Little Armier Bay is a great place at which to hang out. Eat and drink at the Baia Beach Club.
Dwejra Marine Environmental Education Centre
Gozo
While at the Inland Sea, stop in at this interesting centre to learn about the natural history and underwater marine life of the area.
Gozo
A right turn at the top of the harbour hill leads to a belvedere with a grand view over the harbour to Comino and northern Malta.
Vittoriosa
The first hospital to be built by the Knights on their arrival in Malta. It now serves as a convent and is closed to the public.
Gozo
Between the Inland Sea and the Blue Hole is the little Chapel of St Anne, built in 1963 on the site of a much older church.
Northern Malta
Around 700m west of Mġarr, the ornate early-19th-century manor house Zammitello Palace is now a wedding and function hall.
Gozo
This watchtower built by the Knights of St John in the 17th century guards the entrance to Mġarr ix-Xini's tiny harbour.
Northern Malta
Buġibba's beach is small and sandy and gets very busy. Most guests at the big hotels spend the day around the pool.
Northern Malta
Built by the Knights of the Order of St John in 1658, this ruined tower sits above a compact beach at Mġieba Bay.
Vittoriosa
The wounded were brought here by boat to go to the infirmary under the cover of darkness during the Great Siege.
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
Polygonal fort built by the Knights in 1793 to defend Marsamxett Harbour and later occupied by the British.
Vittoriosa
South of Triq Hilda Tabone, this small maze of compact alleys includes some of the city's oldest buildings.
Valletta
Circular slabs stud the paved surface of Pjazza San Publiju; they're the lids of underground granaries.
Valletta
A glossy, entertaining 35-minute sweep through Malta's eventful history (available in eight languages).
Mdina
The ancient seat of Malta's oldest aristocratic family, who've lived here since the 14th century.
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
Seaside tower built by the British in Gothic style in the 19th century; now houses a restaurant.
Vittoriosa
The auberge of the English Knights. Now serves as a branch of Malta's health department.
Mdina
The former Court of Justice. The figures on the balcony represent Justice and Mercy.
Valletta
Sculpted out of limestone in the 17th century by Maltese sculptor Mariano Gerada.
Vittoriosa
Built in 1542, this now private residence is often framed by colourful flowers.
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
A fortified coastal tower, built in the 17th century by Grand Master de Redin.