د . إAEDSRر . س

Malta Is The Perfect Place To Become A Tourist In Your Own Country

Article Featured Image

Everyone needs to get away from it all sometimes, and more often than not we do not really afford to do it. Malta will definitely reward, and you’ll instantly end up feeling like a tourist in your own country.

So take a couple of days off, go rent a place somewhere picturesque, and check out these beautiful places which will make you look at this tiny island from a completely different perspective.

1. Lodging

Rent a house somewhere picturesque. Birgu, Isla, Mellieħa, Marsaskala, Kalkara, Valletta and Marsaxlokk are all great choices. Just rent a house for a couple of days and fill your schedule up by visiting any of the wonderful places below.

2. Ħaġar Qim

Ħaġar Qim is one of the most popular tourist sites in Malta and one of the oldest religious sites on Earth. So why is it that the last time you went there was probably on a school trip?

3. Mnajdra

Declared a unique architectural masterpiece by the World Heritage Sites committee, Mnajdra is Ħaġar Qim’s cute neighbour. When visiting Ħaġar Qim do pop by to Mnajdra to look at the prehistoric solar calendar. The walk is tedious, but you can pull a tourist and get a ride on the tiny cars available.

4. Inquisitor’s Palace

You’re not in Rome, so you cannot see the Vatican, but you definitely can visit the Inquisitor’s Palace. The Palace found in Birgu is one of the few palaces of its kind which is open to the public — On Earth. The courtyard is to die for and you can hang out in the former prison cells to get the old claustrophobic feels. The rooms have some really cool features and the witchcraft trials installation is super interesting

5. Bir Mula Heritage

Situated in Bormla, during excavations it was discovered that this ethereal site has been in use since forever — Neolithic tools and Punic graffiti were discovered. The site is also rumoured to have been used by the Knights Templar for secret meetings.

6. Għar Dalam

This prehistoric cave in Birżebbuġa is peacefully still in a way that feels almost sacred. The museum hosts incredible remains of dwarf elephants, bear remains and and the bones of extinct deer.

7. L-Għar il-Kbir

This large cave was used as a settlement for cave dwellers, and the evidence can still be seen in the form of stone walls and niches. The place is eerily quiet and the walk from Clapham Junction is magically sprinkled with Cart Ruts.

8. St.Paul’s and St.Agatha’s Catacombs

The catacombs in Rabat originate from Phoenician and Punic periods. They are astonishingly great to visit in summer — the dead souls haunting them keep the place cold.

9. Tarxien Temples

Almost too easy to miss, these temples are right in the middle of a residential area. Do not brush them off though, although not very large, these temples give a better experience than Mnajdra and Ħaġar Qim as you can actually walk inside and not around.

10. Żabbar Sanctuary Museum

Although it mostly has a religious theme, the Parish Museum of Żabbar boasts a collection of artefacts dating from pre-history to the 21st century.

11. Wignacourt Museum

This generally overlooked museum in Rabat was used by the Order of St.John as housing. This building is also linked to St. Paul’s Grotto which contains a number of Roman and Early Christian artefacts. An art gallery is also found in the museum and houses some of Mattia Preti’s work.

12. Carmelite Priory

The Carmelite Priory is a charming Baroque church and museum in Mdina. The lush garden has some interesting plants residing in it and the Museum houses Paintings from Giuseppe Cali and Mattia Preti.

Tag anyone who would be interested!

READ NEXT: These Are The Places CNN Suggest You Visit During Malta’s First Non-Azure Window Summer

You may also love

View All