Central Malta

The Cottonera Cities

Across the Grand Harbour from Valletta lie the Three Cities – Vittorosia, Cospicuo and Senglea. Vittoriosa Vittorosia is more a town than a city, but it does have a number of attractions. The Church of St Lawrence, in St Lawrence Street, is a magnificent 16th century building with an altarpiece, The Martyrdom of St Lawrence, [...]

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West-Central Malta

ATTARD, BALZAN and LIJA Situated about 6km (4 miles) west of Valletta are the intertwined ‘Three Villages’ of Attard, Balzan and Lija. Attard is the site of the President’s official home, the San Anton Palace. Described by Samuel Coleridge as a building with ‘splendid and lofty rooms’, this palace is a perfect example of the [...]

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Rabat and Dingli Cliffs

RABAT Nowadays Rabat is the commercial centre of Central Malta. Back in Roman times the sites of Mdina and Rabat was occupied by Melita, then the capital of the island. The current names derive from the Arab occupation of Malta, when Medina was fortified and what remained outside the walls was referred to as rabat. [...]

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Mdina

This region of Malta stretches from the Victoria lines to the Valletta conurbation. The area comprises moderate hills, cultivated fields and farms, villages and towns. Central Malta has in recent years become one of the fastest growing regions on the island. There are a number of wonderful medieval cities and towns here that should not [...]

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Valletta, the Capital City of Malta

If you’ve ever wondered what sort of prize you’d get for saving Europe, look no further than Valletta. Named after La Valette, the Grandmaster who masterminded Malta’s successful stand against the Turkish siege of 1565, Valletta became the city of the Knights of the Order of St John and the seat of Malta’s government. While [...]

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Sightseeing East-Central Malta

There are several places of interest in the immediate area surrounding Valletta. A few kilometres northwest of the city lies Sliema, the most popular resort area on the island. In recent years this has become the place to live in Malta. Sliema has numerous posh hotels, beautiful beaches, excellent restaurants, and a very modern shopping [...]

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