Introduction
The former home of the Knights of St. John, the island nation of Malta, located on the southernmost tip of Europe (about 60 miles from Sicily and 180 miles from North Africa) has at one time or another been dominated by all its neighbors, including the British and the French.
Visitors to its bustling capital, Valletta, will find cathedrals, palazzos, and fortifications, mostly from the period of the knights, which started in the 16th century and ended when they were driven off the island by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1798. It is said that the city was built "by gentlemen, for gentlemen."
Malta became part of the British Empire in 1800, was granted independence in 1964, and became a republic in 1974. A must-see in Valletta for those interested in the island's history is The Malta Experience audiovisual presentation (see "Frommer's Favorite Malta Experiences," below).
Valletta is quite compact and easy to explore on foot. In addition to historic sights, the city offers a wealth...
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Malta By Bike
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MDINA
- great place,one of the best in Malta.Used to be capital of Malta .Also called Cilent city.Very easy to access with maltasightseeing open top bus...
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Ġnejna Bay, Mġarr
- I sincerely think that this is the most picturesque bay on the island. The sand is of a beautiful warm orange colour, the geology of the area is...
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