Top Things to do in Island of Malta
10 Architectural Buildings in Island of Malta That You Shouldn't Miss
One of the three principal islands of the Maltese archipelago, the island of Malta is the largest of the chain. Its capital Valletta, a lively, bustling city with many buildings dating back to the 16th century, teems with cathedrals, palaces and forts. The impressive Grand Harbour offers a dramatic arrival. The top archaeological attraction is the UNESCO-designated Hypogeum temple ruins, a macabre, 5400-square-foot underground necropolis and the world's only underground prehistoric temple.
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1. St. John's Co-Cathedral
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4.5 based on 11,734 reviews
Built between 1573 and 1577, this cathedral contains two masterpieces by Caravaggio. St John’s Co-Cathedral is a gem of Baroque art and architecture. It was built as the conventual church for the Knights of St John. This church is till this very day an important shrine and a sacred place of worship. It is also a venue for cultural events. The construction was commissioned in 1572 by Grand Master Jean de la Cassière to serve as the conventual church of the Knights of Malta and designed by the Maltese military architect Gerolamo Cassar. The church was dedicated to St John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Order. The oratory holds the biggest and only signed masterpiece by Caravaggio. St John’s church is administered by the St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation responsible for the religious cultural heritage of the monument.
Reviewed By A7559IAmichaelc - Hampton, Australia
Amazing Cathedral and unique all the key knights of Malta are represented (Germany, Auvergne, Provence, etc..) and you get to see some stunning paintings from Caravaggio especially the beheading of St John the Baptist
2. Mdina Metropolitan Cathedral Museum
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4.5 based on 713 reviews
The Mdina Cathedral museum is situated opposite the Mdina Cathedral in Archibishop's square. Amongst the collections found in the museum one can find the Silver collection, a complete collection of Albrecht Dürer prints, an extensive collection of Coins found in Malta, paintings by Maltese and period artists, as well as a number of temporary exhibitions.
Reviewed By mattisonw - Germany, null
I am so glad we found this museum. It has a great collection, including two series of Dürer prints from 1505 or so, statues of the Apostles and Christ in silver - stunning - and many other treasures. There is also an amazing 14th century Venetian 'altar stone' ... and so much else. Worth going for the Dürer room alone, but there is much else that is worth dwelling over. They should be publishing a book soon of the museum treasures; website is written on the first page of the museum diagrams. VERY much worth seeing.
3. Mediterranean Conference Centre
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By J2330MYmarkh - West Malling, United Kingdom
Super nice venue to watch Cirque Du Soleil Vitori Show - simply stunning and also a nice place for 300+ people to have a team dinner. Solid friendly service.
4. Il-Berga ta' Kastilja
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4.5 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By 524grahamd - Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom
This is an impressive building in a commanding position at the entrance to Valletta. It is very well maintained. Formerly an auberge, it is presently occupied by the office of the Prime Minister of Malta, so it is private and the interior cannot be visited. At night it is excellently floodlit. It is an obvious photo opportunity or, as I did, prepared a small watercolour painting which is easy to do here as there is public seating in the essentially traffic free square immediately outside the front of the building.
5. Madonna tal-Karmnu Our Lady of Mount Carmel
6. Senglea Main Gate
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Y4219IMmikeh - Springdale, United States
A facinating walled entrance to the city behind! These old walls from as early as the 1500s surrounded Senglea making it a well fortified city until portions were demolished in 1800s to 1900s......yet still a destination to explore! Narrow streets are the norm and some one-way! The "Main Gate" entrance and along the waterfront remains the walls!
7. Notre Dame Gate
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4.0 based on 28 reviews
Notre Dame Gate is a grand baroque military gate built into the 17th century Cottonera Lines to protect the Three Historic Cities of Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua. It is of monumental proportions being built on five levels. From its roof one can observe a good part of the island including Valletta and the whole of Cottonera. Over the centuries it has served as the main gate for the region, a military barracks, a gun powder magazine, a chapel, an air raid refuge and throughout World War One during and after the Gallipoli Campaign an extension to the nearby Cottonera Military Hospital. This gate now houses the headquarters of Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna - the Malta Heritage Trust. It is available for visiting once a week as part of a guided tour every Wednesday starting at 10am. This tour also includes a visit to the former Cottonera Military Hospital and parts of the Cottonera Lines.
8. Knisja tal-Madonna ta' Pompei
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4.0 based on 195 reviews
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompei, is at the very heart of all the life in Marsaxlokk. It is the home and Parish Church of a very dynamic community that welcomes thousands of pilgrims every year. A very spiritual destination that turns every tourist and visitor into a pilgrim.
Reviewed By 778marioc
When we visited the Marsaxlokk parish church which is dedicated to Our Lady of Pompei to attend mass and afterwards went to the open-air market which lies in the vicinity. Small church with very nice artifacts
