Malta is an amazing country where you can relax, sunbathe and swim all year round. Malta is perhaps the only country in the world where so many different cultures are concentrated on a small piece of land.
It was visited by the Carthaginians, Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, knights of the Order of St. John. In later times, Malta belonged to Napoleon and the British. And they all left a noticeable mark on the culture, history and architecture of Malta.
The Maltese archipelago consists of three inhabited islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. There are many more uninhabited islands: Cominotto, Filfla, St. Pauls, etc.
Malta landmarks
The capital of Malta with the beautiful name Valetta was founded by the Grand Master of the Order of St. John Jean Parisot de La Vallette in 1566. Construction began after the victory of the Order of Malta over Suleiman the Magnificent, who, although besieging Malta, was never able to crush its mighty fortress walls.
Today Valletta is one of the few walled cities that have survived not only in Malta, but throughout Europe.
Walking slowly through the narrow, ancient streets of Valletta, you can also visit the Cathedral of St. John, the Palace of the Grand Master, which today houses the residence of the President of Malta and the seat of the Maltese Parliament.
It is interesting to visit Fort St. Elmo. Visit the Armory of the Knights, the Palace of Parisio, the Provence Palace, which houses the Archaeological Museum of Malta, the Admiralty. Valletta is a city of palaces and temples.
Of particular interest for tourists is Mdina - "The Silent City". Mdina was founded over 4000 thousand years ago and was the ancient capital of Malta.
At the top of the hill where Mdina is located, there was a fortified settlement of people back in the Bronze Age. Phoenicians around 800 BC they surrounded the settlement with a city wall and gave it the name Malet, which translates as “refuge”. The Romans called Mdiva "Melit". The city got its modern name from the Arabs, who conquered it, fortified and renamed it.
Temples of Malta
There are also temples in Malta. The temples are ancient, interesting, mysterious and beautiful. It has always been believed that the most ancient buildings are the Egyptian pyramids. This has been the case until today. Now everything has changed. Modern research has proven that the megalithic sanctuaries of Malta are at least 1000 years older than the famous pyramids of Giza.
Temples of Malta are built of huge boulders. It still remains a mystery how they were raised to a height of several meters. Temples were decorated with stone idols with images of animals. Spirals were carved on the altars. The most interesting are the temples of Hajar Im, Mnajdra and Tarshin.
You can also visit the “Three Cities”: Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea, located south of Valletta. It was here that the Knights of the Order of Malta settled in 1530. Here you can see the fortress, surrounded by not one, but two rows of impregnable stone walls.
On the island of Gozo, there are the megalithic temples of Ggantija, built around 3500 BC. On the south coast of Malta lies the Blue Grotto and the fishing village of Marsaxlokk.
Resorts of Malta
Malta is an ideal destination for diving and underwater photography. There are few places in the world with such beautiful underwater landscapes as off the coast of Malta. Sunny, cozy, beautiful island country, where eternal summer reigns. Here you will find everything you need for a calm, full-fledged rest.
Malta has many first class resorts and beaches. These are the resorts and beaches of Valletta and the islands of Gozo. Sliema resorts, by the way, Sliema is the most fashionable city in Malta. Resorts Bugibba, Chirkeva, St. Julian's, Aura, Golden Bay, Mellieha, Gzira, etc.
All resorts in Malta, as well as rocky beaches, are ideal for a relaxing holiday. Excellent service, magnificent nature, hot sun. A great place to relax not only with your beloved or loved one, but also for families with children.
