Gardens of Floriana
A quick look at a map of Floriana reveals that nearly half its area is made up of green and open spaces.
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Matthew Camilleri
- Jan 27
- 3 min
Misraħ Għar il-Kbir
In the area of the famous Dingli Cliffs and the popular nearby Buskett Gardens lies another much less known, and somewhat mysterious site.
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Matthew Camilleri
- Dec 21, 2022
- 3 min
Qrendi
The small, quaint village of Qrendi boasts of a wealth of breathtaking scenery, a treasure trove of history, a rich religious cultural...
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Matthew Camilleri
- Mar 20, 2022
- 5 min
The Decline of the Sacra Infermeria
The arrival in Malta of the Knights of St. John in 1530 would lead to a complete revolution in the local medical scene, particularly...
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Matthew Camilleri
- Mar 13, 2022
- 3 min
Comino Off The Beaten Track
There's more to Comino than just the famous Blue Lagoon... Check out this article for an off-the-beaten track experience!
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- Mar 8, 2022
- 3 min
Żebbiegħ Valley and Wardija Ridge Nature Walk
Fancy an off the beaten track walk in Malta's countryside? Try out this walking route!
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Matthew Camilleri
- Jun 27, 2021
- 6 min
The Holy Infirmary after the Knights
One of the highlights of the Order of St. John’s long stay in Malta was undoubtedly the way they completely revolutionised the local...
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Matthew Camilleri
- Jun 7, 2021
- 7 min
Sette Giugno - The Locations
Today marks 102 years since the events of 7th June 1919 - a day when Maltese people from different sectors of society came together to...
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Matthew Camilleri
- May 30, 2021
- 7 min
The Valletta Sacra Infermeria
One of the major landmarks located towards the tip of the Valletta peninsula is the Mediterranean Conference Centre. This 16th-century...
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Matthew Camilleri
- May 2, 2021
- 8 min
Highlights from Malta’s Old Capital City
The ancient citadel of Mdina is undoubtedly one of Malta’s gems: located in the central part of the island on high ground, its...
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Giulia Privitelli
- Mar 28, 2021
- 7 min
Holy Thursday Tradition: An itinerary of seven stops in one Cathedral
“Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire,” writes Gustav Mahler. We are now entering into arguably one of the...
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Matthew Camilleri
- Mar 14, 2021
- 7 min
Ħaż-Żebbuġ: Birthplace of Famous Maltese Personalities
The historic city of Ħaż-Żebbuġ is one of the oldest settlements in Malta. Said to be named after the large olive groves that were once...
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Matthew Camilleri
- Jan 24, 2021
- 7 min
Some Curiosities about Valletta Landmarks
Most of us go to Valletta quite regularly, and we all like to think that we know our capital city quite well. But how true is that? Many...
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offdisland
- Nov 15, 2020
- 5 min
Best of Malta: Our top 7 child-friendly heritage wonders
You all know Malta's sweetheart Ira Losco, right? Well, back in 2002 she sang her heart out, in front of thousands of people, to her 7th...
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Matthew Camilleri
- Jul 21, 2020
- 7 min
10 Top Places to Visit in Valletta
One could easily spend a few days exploring Valletta. But these are the 10 places which should definitely not be missed.
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offdisland
- Jul 10, 2020
- 4 min
Exploring the Watch Towers of the Knights of Malta
Few are the places in Malta where you look around and don't manage to get a glimpse of the Mediterranean sea. And whenever there's the...
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Matthew Camilleri
- May 25, 2020
- 6 min
5 Reminders of the British Army in Malta
For a century and a half, Malta was to become a fortress and it is therefore no surprise that the British Army's legacy is still evident.
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