<strong>The Grand Harbour:</strong> Ottoman forces faced off against the Knights of St. John across the Grand Harbour during the 1565 Great Siege of Malta.
The Grand Harbour: Ottoman forces faced off against the Knights of St. John across the Grand Harbour during the 1565 Great Siege of Malta.
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<strong>St. John's Co-Cathedral: </strong>Don't let the gorgeous ceiling distract you—some of this Valletta cathedral's most remarkable artwork is worked into marble tombs on the floor.
St. John's Co-Cathedral: Don't let the gorgeous ceiling distract you—some of this Valletta cathedral's most remarkable artwork is worked into marble tombs on the floor.
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<strong>Hagar Qim Temple: </strong>The hilltop temple of Hagar Qim, one of the UNESCO-listed Megalithic Temples of Malta, is aligned to channel summer solstice sunshine into an inner chamber.
Hagar Qim Temple: The hilltop temple of Hagar Qim, one of the UNESCO-listed Megalithic Temples of Malta, is aligned to channel summer solstice sunshine into an inner chamber.
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<strong>Battery Street, Valletta:</strong> Narrow, steep stairways are flanked by historic architecture in the capital city of Valletta.
Battery Street, Valletta: Narrow, steep stairways are flanked by historic architecture in the capital city of Valletta.
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<strong>Ggantija Temples:</strong> Part of the UNESCO-listed Megalithic Temples of Malta, Gozo's Ggantija Temples are older than the pyramids of Egypt.
Ggantija Temples: Part of the UNESCO-listed Megalithic Temples of Malta, Gozo's Ggantija Temples are older than the pyramids of Egypt.
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<strong>Anchor Bay: </strong>Scuba divers at this picture-perfect bay have found anchors from ancient Romans ships.
Anchor Bay: Scuba divers at this picture-perfect bay have found anchors from ancient Romans ships.
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<strong>Auberge de Castille: </strong>Now home to the Office of the Prime Minister of Malta, this Valletta landmark was built in the 1740s when the Knights of St. Johns still ruled the island.
Auberge de Castille: Now home to the Office of the Prime Minister of Malta, this Valletta landmark was built in the 1740s when the Knights of St. Johns still ruled the island.
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<strong>Blue Lagoon: </strong>On the island of Comino, the Blue Lagoon draws travelers who snorkel and swim in the azure water.<br />
Blue Lagoon: On the island of Comino, the Blue Lagoon draws travelers who snorkel and swim in the azure water.
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<strong>Dingli Cliffs:</strong> These west-facing cliffs turn fiery at sunset, when walkers come to enjoy the view from coastal paths.
Dingli Cliffs: These west-facing cliffs turn fiery at sunset, when walkers come to enjoy the view from coastal paths.
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<strong>Ggantija Temples: </strong>Archeologists believe that animal sacrifices and other ceremonies once took place inside these ancient temples, which date to between 3600 and 3200 BC.
Ggantija Temples: Archeologists believe that animal sacrifices and other ceremonies once took place inside these ancient temples, which date to between 3600 and 3200 BC.
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<strong>Golden Bay: </strong>A 17th-century watchtower built by the Knights of St. John looks out across a pretty bay that's now a favorite for sun-seeking travelers.
Golden Bay: A 17th-century watchtower built by the Knights of St. John looks out across a pretty bay that's now a favorite for sun-seeking travelers.
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<strong>Paradise Bay: </strong>Perched at the northern tip of the island of Malta, Paradise Bay has views towards the smaller islands of Comino and Gozo.
Paradise Bay: Perched at the northern tip of the island of Malta, Paradise Bay has views towards the smaller islands of Comino and Gozo.
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