Attractions Maltese archipelago

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• Attractions resort
• The catacombs, grottos, caves, megalithic temples and fortifications of Malta

Malta is famous among the tourists especially the fact that there is the greatest density concentration of cultural and historical monuments in the unit area.

All the attractions of Malta can be divided into several groups: the city, museums, architectural monuments, caves, caves, catacombs, megalithic temples, ancient tombs and fortifications.

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Attractions resort

Architectural and cultural values

The island can rightly be called a city-state, as the border between the settlements on the island are purely nominal. The largest city is Birkirkara island and capital of the state - the city of Valletta, which is on a par with the title of Mdina is the city museum. No less popular among tourists and city considered Senglea, Cospicua and Vittoriosa. Malta itself is settled unevenly, to the west and south of the island is almost no settlement. The most populated part of the island - is the north-west and east.

The state capital - Valletta - is an open-air museum .  By visiting it, you can get acquainted with the Maltese heritage in areas such as history, archeology, culture, architecture and art .  The most famous museums of the city are the Museum of Fine Arts, who will introduce visitors to the culture of the Order of ion exchangers, the Archaeological Museum, visiting which you can look at the archaeological Punic and Roman periods, as well as the Stone Age, the National War Museum, which collects artifacts from World War II , armory Order of the Knights of Malta, which is the most complete collection of arms and armor of various time periods .  Theater "Manoel," and the Cathedral of St. .  John will provide an opportunity to touch the spiritual heritage of Malta and the Grand Master's Palace will provide an opportunity to see scenes from the life of ion exchangers which are present in the state rooms of the palace murals .

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 visitors into the life of the Maltese people. Inspect possible prison courtroom and accommodations of the Grand Inquisitor. The museum is located in the Palace of the Inquisitor - the residence of the Grand Inquisitor of the island.

When visiting Mdina is to go to the Museum of Natural History and visit the Cathedral of St. Paul. The tourists with strong nerves can visit the landmark of Mdina, as a museum of torture. It contains all the instruments of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages.

Touch the spirit of the Middle Ages, you can also visit the city of Rabat, the territory of which are located the catacombs of St. Agatha and St. Paul. And learn about the history of the Roman period of the island can visit the Roman villa and the Museum of Roman antiquity.

Architecture is one of the main attractions of Malta. Each building of the island - a priceless architectural heritage. In Valletta and its surroundings can be found buildings. which were built such brilliant architects as Francesco and Girolamo Cassar Laparelli.

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The catacombs, grottos, caves, megalithic temples and fortifications of Malta

Catacombs of St. Agatha and St. Paul used for burials. The catacombs are under UNESCO protection, so it is recommended to visit every tourist. On the island are located and natural caves - Ap Dalam and Calypso. Among the most famous is the Grotto caves Maltese nuns, which, according to legend, the nuns bathe. The structure of the grotto reliably protect them from prying eyes.

At all times, the island of Malta attracts tourists attractions are known to travelers from around the world. The most popular megalithic structures of Malta. The oldest buildings in the world of human civilization is located in the Maltese archipelago. The age of these buildings dates back to the 4000-2000 biennium. BC. e. Visit Malta, you can touch the centuries-old history of human civilization. Access for travelers is permitted in almost all megalithic structures of the island. The most famous Megalithic Temples of Malta are Dzhganiya, Mnajdra, Tarxien, sorrow, Bugibba and Adi Tal.

Such attractions of Malta as bastions and forts, known primarily for its unique architectural solutions. Fortifications are located throughout the archipelago and are open to tourists. The most famous attractions are the Mdina and Valletta fortress, Fort St. Angelo, Fort St. Elmo and the citadel of Gozo. The entire coastline of the island is dotted with watchtowers and a variety of reinforcing walls.

Malta ancient tombs can be found in every corner of the island. Particularly famous are the graves in the catacombs of St. Agatha and St. Paul.

Famous for the island and its natural species such as the giant cliffs of the southern coast. And the Blue Grotto with turquoise water - this is one of the most spectacular places in Malta. To get to the grotto is possible only by boat. On the island of Gozo should look at this work of nature, as a natural arch, which was washed by waves in a huge rock. On the island of Gozo and the so-called Inland Sea, which is connected to the Mediterranean by a narrow strait.

The island has a long time considered to be a tourist mecca and a favorite destination of travelers from around the globe.