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City Guide > Europe > Malta > Valletta | |
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Key Attractions Grand Master’s Palace The Grand Master was the head of the Order of the Knights of St John, and a total of 21 incumbents lived in this sumptuous building from 1575 until 1798, when the island was surrendered to Napoleon and the Order disbanded. Republic Street Tel: 21 221 221. St John’s Co-Cathedral One of the largest and most spectacular churches in Europe, this 16th-century masterpiece boasts a spectacular floor laid almost entirely with some 400 marble tombstones dedicated to the Knights of St John, and flamboyant frescoes which cover the walls and tunnel-vaulted ceiling. St John’s Square Tel: 21 220 536. Fort St Elmo This small star-shaped fort is where the bloodiest, most epic battle of the Great Siege of Malta was fought and its history is brought to life by daily guided tours and the spectacular In Guardia costumed re-enactment which is staged weekly. Mediterranean Street The Hal Saflieni Hypogeum The Hypogeum (the word means ‘underground chamber’) is easily the most interesting and atmospheric of Malta’s many famous prehistoric temples and because of its state of preservation and excellent interpretation, it is the key to understanding Malta’s ancient temple culture. Cemetery Street, Paola, 5km (3 miles) south of Valletta Tel: 21 825 579. Website: www.heritagemalta.org Admission is by guided tour only, and must be reserved in advance. The Malta Experience The best audio-visual show on the island, set in an historic building, offering an excellent introduction to the history and special sights of Malta and Gozo. Shows throughout the day Mon-Fri; Sat-Sun last show at noon. St Elmo Bastions, Mediterranean Street Tel: 21 243 776 or 21 251 284. Website: www.themaltaexperience.com |