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- Discovering Malta
Discovering Malta
Malta lies between Sicily and the North African coast. It is actually an archipelago of three islands. Here are some things to discover in Malta!1- The historical forts
Fort St Elmo overlooks the port of Valletta. It played an important role in the defence of Valletta during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565, and again in World War II. These days, military re-enactments are held in the grounds and here you will find the National War Museum, but you will also find historical fortifications throughout the Maltese Islands. In the 17th century, a series of watchtowers were built all along the coast of the country. Although some were demolished over the centuries, many of them are still standing. Some are even accessible to the public.
2- The streets of the capital
The capital of Malta is La Valletta. It is very small, covering less than a square kilometer. Which makes it very easy to explore on foot. It is full of historic buildings, baroque architecture and houses with colourful balconies. From the Upper Gardens of Barrakka you can enjoy a great view of the city and its harbour, while around Valletta there are several fascinating museums. The best place to discover the history of the country is the National Museum of Archaeology. The museum's collection includes objects dating back to 5000 BC and is housed in one of the most beautiful historic houses in the city.
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3- Mdina
Mdina is a perfectly preserved walled city on top of a hill north of the main island. Until the mid 16th century, Mdina was the capital of the country and home to many of the richest people in the Mediterranean. After the capital was moved to Birgu (and then Valletta), Mdina went into decline. It has remained largely unchanged since its heyday, so there are some fascinating historic houses and palaces to explore.
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Check out the other must-see attractions in Malta with the 4 things to see in Malta.
4- Pastizz
The pastizz is the Maltese street food par excellence; you can find pasta shops in every district and they are frequented especially during the morning. This is in fact the Maltese people's favourite snack for a mid-morning snack: basically it is a puff pastry filled with peas or ricotta cheese and then fried.
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Malta has about 7000 years of active history, good weather and beaches. This means that it is an excellent place for a lazy holiday, or a cultural holiday in the city.
