MELANCONG KE REPUBLIC OF MALTA

Roseli · Post time 19-9-2016 08:22 AM

1 Valletta: Malta's Elegant Capital

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Valletta: Malta's Elegant Capital

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A strategically important seaport, this fortified city is the elegant capital of the Republic of Malta. The entire city of Valletta is testimony to the grandeur of the Knights of Malta, the European noblemen who were granted the Maltese Islands by the King of Spain in 1530. The knights created a capital worthy of their aristocratic stature, on par with other great European capitals. Valletta's regular grid plan and orderly public squares reveal the knights' logical 16th-century urban planning. Tourists can easily navigate this small city that is bounded by two harbors, the Grand Harbor and Marsamxett Harbor.

Begin a tour of Valletta at Saint John's Co-Cathedral. This 16th-century church was built by the different Orders of the Knights, hailing from various countries such as France, Spain, and Italy. Visitors are surprised by the awe-inspiring interior with its opulent gilded decor. Next, visit the immense Grand Master's Palace, once the residence of the Knights of Malta. This palace boasts splendid paintings that tell the story of the knights' military victories. Inside the Grand Master's Palace, the Grand Armory displays the armor that protected the knights in battle. Be sure to see the Upper Barracca Gardens, with its Romanesque-style arches and gorgeous views of the Valletta harbor. If time permits, the Museum of Archaeology is well worth a visit to see artifacts from Malta's most ancient sites dating back 5,000 years.

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2 The Idyllic Island of Gozo

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Snorkeling at the Azure Window on Gozo

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Gozo Island is the most idyllic destination of the Maltese Islands. With its quaint pastoral landscape, quiet towns, and pristine beaches, this little island is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing vacation while still discovering cultural attractions. There are enough sights to keep visitors occupied for several days or even a weeklong stay. Although Gozo is less developed than Malta, the island has a fortified medieval city, Victoria; a bustling seaside resort, Marsalforn; and the most important archaeological site of the Maltese Islands, Ggantija Temples dating back to around 3500 BC. Gozo is also famous for the Azure Window, a striking coastal formation that stuns visitors with its beauty.

Most of the island is gently rolling hills covered with a patchwork of small farms, and the hillsides lead down to protected beaches and old fishing villages. A favorite beach is at Ramla Bay. This beach has wide, sandy shores and gentle waters that are safe for swimming. There are also ancient villages perched on hilltops and grandiose Baroque churches in even the tiniest towns. The Island of Gozo is accessible by ferry from Cirkewwa on the Island of Malta.

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3 The Medieval Hilltop Town of Mdina, Island of Malta

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The Medieval Hilltop Town of Mdina, Island of Malta

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Mdina offers an escape to an enchanting fairy-tale city. This captivating medieval hilltop town is steeped in history. Tourists must pass through the dramatic Main Gateto enter the city, giving the impression of walking back in time. Within the city's immense, ancient ramparts is a delightful world of car-free pedestrian streets and beautiful old sandstone buildings. The most important site is the Cathedral of Saint Paul, a glorious Baroque building designed by the Maltese architect Lorenzo Gafa. The lavishly decorated sanctuary features a magnificent dome, marble columns, gilded details, and gorgeous ceiling paintings. The cathedral possesses a precious 12th-century icon of the Madonna and renowned works of art by celebrated Maltese painter Mattia Preti.

To get a sense of Mdina's former glory, tourists should visit the grandiose historic palaces. The Palazzo Santa Sofia (Villegaignon Street near Bastion Square) is Mdina's best preserved medieval building. The Palazzo Vilhena (Saint Publius Square) is a gorgeous monument that houses Malta's superb Natural History Museum with an outstanding collection of geological exhibits as well as fossil, insect, and animal displays. A must-see sight, the Palazzo Falson (Villegaignon Street) is a 13th-century palace that belonged to a Maltese noble family. Now a museum, the Palazzo Falson is exquisitely decorated in the original style and has an excellent art and antiquities collection.

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Voyagers · Post time 20-9-2016 09:40 AM

Blue Lagoon Malta

[size=1.0625]The Blue Lagoonis a giant, cyan-hued “swimming pool” between Comino and its even tinier offshoot island, Cominotto. The lagoon is hugged by limestone cliffs and caves, which served as hideouts for pirates and marauders in the Middle Ages.

[size=1.0625]Later, the legendary Knights of Malta used Comino as their recreation and hunting grounds. The entire island is a bird sanctuary and nature reserve, aka it’s kept in an extremely pristine state.

[size=1.0625]Visitors to the Blue Lagoon might snorkel, dive or simply float in the crystal-clear waters above white sands. Deeper out in the lagoon, you can water ski, and on shore you can bike the empty paths that crisscross the island (Comino spans just about 1.4 square miles — like actually a tiny paradise).