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History of Malta

Hulking megalithic temples, ornate Baroque churches, narrow old-world streets, and hilltop citadels are Malta’s human legacy. Dizzying limestone cliffs, sparkling Mediterranean seas, and charming rural landscapes make up its natural beauty. Malta’s odd position – near major Mediterranean shipping routes yet out of the way – has resulted in long stretches of isolation punctuated with [...]

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