Must See Sights and Landmarks in Malta Area

"Walk along the city walls to the Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens and enjoy the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Three Cities and take the time to visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral and marvel at its impressive facades and collection of paintings by Caravaggio. Pop in for lunch at Submarine, where you can get a fresh, made-to-order sandwich for a good price before catching the ferry to the Three Cities."

"Malta is home to a huge number of churches, but perhaps the most important is St. John’s Co-Cathedral. Situated near the center of the city, while the exterior of this cathedral may look fairly plain, it holds a wealth of treasures inside. Built by the Knights of St. John back in the 16th century, the lavish interior reflects the power of the order and the emphasis they placed on their religious beliefs."

"Functional in design but lavishly decorated, the Order of St. John's own church (1578) is Malta's most important treasure. The Knights'…"

"Stay at the home of one of Malta’s most important noble families in a 16th-century Valletta palazzo. Casa Rocca Piccola, a deeply historic home-from-home in the heart of Malta’s Unesco World Heritage capital, has five spacious rooms and suites with all the mod cons, alongside oodles of character and tradition."

"In a place like Valletta, the city really deserves a bit of a walk through first before you get to the big landmarks. Approaching the break in the huge stone fortifications that is the City Gate, you should already get a sense of what kind of place Valletta is. Once you cross the bridge over the deep trench and pass some of Valletta’s modern additions, the historic center is there in front of you."

"The Renzo Piano–designed City Gate forms part of the architect's dramatic and harmonious development. It echoes the dimensions of the original 1633 entrance, rather than the 1960s gate that it replaced, allowing... Top ChoicePark in Valletta"

"The Hypogeum (from the Greek, meaning 'underground') is a subterranean necropolis, discovered during building work in 1902. To visit is to step into a mysterious and silent world. Its halls, chambers and passages, immaculately hewn out of the rock, cover some 500 sq metres; it is thought to date from around 3600 to 3000 BC, and an estimated 7000 bodies may have been interred here. Note that prebooking online is essential; try to book around three months before your visit."

"This is also a great day to book a tour of the Ħal-Saflieni Hypogeum, as it’s en route to this area. Just keep in mind that they only allow a finite number of people in per day so it’s necessary to book months in advance."

"The Auberge de Castille is considered to be one of the most beautiful Baroque-style buildings in Valletta. Originally, the Auberge de Castille was built in the Mannerist style; later in 1740, it was completely redesigned in Baroque style by Domenico Cachia. During the French occupation in 1798, the Auberge de Castille was a headquarter of the French military forces."

"On the lower part of the St. Christopher's Bastion stands the Siege Bell War Memorial that has been built in commemoration of Maltese people who died during the World War II. Malta suffered the second siege of the island with the attempts of Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy to capture the city and naval base controlled by the British Empire. After that, Italy declared war with France and Britain leading to the Italian Air Force attacking Malta. Although British and Maltese are successfully defending the island, but they have suffered from destruction and being one of the most heavily bombed areas during World War II. More than 7,000 soldiers and civilians were killed."

"The most imposing feature of Malta built to commemorate the sacrifice of the British and the Maltese soldiers during the Second World War is the Siege Bell War Memorial. The monument is astounding. The idea in itself lures you to visit the place but there is much more to the place than you can wish to explore when you reach the memorial."

"With contemporary decor fused with tradition, Osteria Donna Carmela offers a window into the flavours of Italy from within the heart of Spinola, St. Julians. Inspired by Milanese Osteria’s of the 50s, the restaurant offers guests the experience of traditional family Italian dishes with a contemporary twist set within a unique setting of Spinola Bay view. Enjoy the most seasonal produce of Italian regions for dinner, or a light homemade lunch paired with a nice bottle of wine."

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"They had pizza which they enjoyed we had salad which was lovely… I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Malta… I went for the calamari and thoroughly enjoyed… we really liked it here and the food was so good… warm friendly atmosphere with a pleasant staff…. Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options… TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner https://restaurantguidemalta.com/panorama/munchies-mellieha-bay/"

"If you fancy grabbing a munch during your day at the beach in Mellieħa bay, Munchies makes for the ideal spot. The restaurant is spacious and comfortable - the perfect place to catch up with friends. Whether it’s a light meal, refreshing drink or the ultimate dining experience you’re looking for - Munchies caters for all."

"I’m a fan of octopus and I never in my life ate such a big portion in one time. Scallops were fascinatingly tasty… Lost count of how many times we have eaten here… The meat is served sizzling on lava stone, and the fish is fresh and nicely cooked… we really liked it here and the food was so good… warm friendly atmosphere with a pleasant staff…. Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options… TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner https://restaurantguidemalta.com/panorama/hilltop-restaurant/"

"Located in the periphery of St. Julian’s, lies a gastronomic experience that has in recent years established itself as the leading dining location for modern Mediterranean cuisine and molecular cocktails in Malta."

"The Ramla Bay Resort used to be a firm favourite among Mellieha hotels, particularly because of the self-catering apartments and studio apartments with sea view that they used to offer. Although that charm’s been kind of ruined with the towering annex with more hotel rooms, it’s still a good option to consider, with a combination unique location(and quiet area) and comfortable, well-furnished rooms."

"Ciekawym miejscem jest zatoka powszechnie znana jako Ramla Bay Marfa. Zadbane alejki, mnóstwo kwiatów, krzewów, wielopoziomowe knajpy, sporej wielkości baseny, no i oczywiście bezpośredni dostęp do zatoki. Linia wybrzeża jest idealna do snorkelingu."

"The 4-star hotel is considered to be one of the best in its category. Located at a stone throw away from the Gozo ferry terminal, the Ramla Bay Resort in Mellieha offers its own private sandy beach as well as fantastic views to all its customers."

"Soul Food is a fantastic vegetarian and vegan restaurant in Valletta. They have a diverse menu that can be a welcome change from the meat-heavy local cuisine or if you’re looking for a healthy lunch. They also serve some wonderful organic local wines making this a great place to sit down, have some nibbles and enjoy a little break while people watching."

"Our favorite restaurant in Valletta was a place we went for lunch… twice. Soul Food serves both healthy and less healthy food. They have a convenient, centrally located corner spot on one of the main pedestrian streets in the city."

"A post shared by Your Apartment Malta (@yourapartment.malta) on Apr 30, 2017 at 4:08pm PDT. Whisky aficionados need look no further – at StrEat, you’ll probably find the largest selection of whiskies locally, as well as wine, cocktails and beer. Housed within a vaulted cellar below street level on Strait Street, you can enjoy your drink together with a delicious meal from their extensive menu."