Birkirkara

Heritage & monuments

Hypogeum of Ħal Saflieni

An underground site in Paola, Malta, used in prehistoric times as both a religious sanctuary and a burial place. It's the world's only prehistoric underground necropolis, containing the remains of some 7,000 people.

Nature

St Paul's Island

St. Paul's Island is a small uninhabited island off the northeastern coast of Malta. Its compact size makes it a pleasant spot to explore by boat.

Temples & religious sites

St. John's Co-Cathedral

A Catholic co-cathedral in Valletta, Malta, dedicated to St. John the Baptist. It was built in the 16th century as a conventual church by order of the Knights of St. John's Grand Master.

Heritage & monuments

Mnajdra

Mnajdra is a megalithic temple complex on the southern coast of Malta, built from limestone around 3600 BC and considered one of the world's oldest religious sites. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is even depicted on Malta's euro cent coins.

Nature

Manoel Island

Manoel Island is a small island in Malta's harbor, home to the remains of an 18th-century fort. It's a good place to explore old ramparts and fortress ruins together.

Heritage & monuments

Ħaġar Qim

A megalithic temple complex in Malta, dating back to around 3600 BC and ranking among the world's oldest religious structures. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its remarkable architecture, it offers a firsthand look at the traces of an ancient civilization.

Heritage & monuments

Tarxien Temples

Built around 3250 BC, these are the oldest stone temple ruins in the Mediterranean. Walking through the site's ancient remains offers a tangible sense of its long history.

Castles & palaces

Grandmaster's Palace

A palace in Valletta, Malta's capital, once home to the Grand Masters of the Knights Hospitaller. It offers a close-up look at the history and architecture of the era when the Knights ruled Malta, making it a great stop while exploring downtown Valletta.