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Nature

Malta

Malta is an island in Southern Europe. It is the largest and most populous of the three major islands that constitute the Maltese Archipelago and the country of Malta. The island is situated in the Mediterranean Sea directly south of Italy and north of Libya. It lies south-east of the smaller islands of Gozo and Comino. The island is 27 kilometres (17 mi) long and 14.5 kilometres (9 mi) wide, with a total area of 246 square kilometres (95 sq mi). The capital is Valletta, while the largest locality is Rabat. The island is made up of many small towns, which together form one larger urban zone wi...

Heritage & monuments

Hypogeum of Ħal Saflieni

An underground structure in Malta believed to date from around 3300–3000 BCE. Originally a religious sanctuary, it later served as a prehistoric necropolis and is the only surviving prehistoric underground burial site of its kind.

Nature

St Paul's Island

This small, uninhabited island lies off the northeast coast of Malta, preserving untouched natural scenery. It is so tiny that it can be hard to spot on a map.

Temples & religious sites

St. John's Co-Cathedral

A co-cathedral built by the Knights of Malta and dedicated to St. John the Baptist, constructed between 1573 and 1578. Its lavish interior makes it one of Malta's foremost religious buildings.

Heritage & monuments

Mnajdra

Mnajdra is a megalithic temple complex on Malta's southern coast, built around 3600 BC. It is one of the oldest religious sites in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nature

Manoel Island

A small island in Malta's Marsamxett Harbour, taking its present name from a fort built in the early 18th century. It's a pleasant spot for a leisurely stroll along the harbor.

Heritage & monuments

Ħaġar Qim

Ħaġar Qim is a megalithic temple complex in Malta, believed to have been built around 3600 BC. It's regarded as one of the oldest religious sites in the world and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Heritage & monuments

Tarxien Temples

A megalithic temple complex built around 3250 BC, considered among the oldest stone structures in the Mediterranean. Visitors can see firsthand the traces of prehistoric civilization.