Malta is an area rich in history and for the traveler that loves ancient history of the world, Malta has some of the largest concentrations of ancient architecture in the world. For those of you that have never been to Malta, below are some of things you should check out on your visit there.
Valletta
The capital of Malta is a super concentrated historical area consisting of just one square kilometer of area. The Baroque architecture of the area allows it to look much the same as it did when it was built in 1566.
Some of the things to do in Valletta include St. John’s Co-Cathedral, the National Museum of Archaeology, and both the National Museum of Fine Arts and the National War Museum. If you are more into theatre, the Manoel Theatre is over 300 years old and still hosts performances throughout the year.
Gozo
The small island to the north can be reached by a short ferry ride and allows visitors to see what life was like just a few short decades ago. Many of the villages on this island are virtually untouched and unconverted and you will be treated to a much simpler and slower pace of life here. Among the attraction you should see while in Gozo include the ta’Pinu Sanctuary, the Citadella, and the Gjantija Temples.
Casinos
While casino gambling is not as huge in Malta as it is in Macau and Las Vegas, Malta still offers several casinos and pari-mutual facilities for those that want to have a relaxing evening playing casino games.
The Portomaso Casino in St. Julian’s is hoping to help the growth of gambling in Malta as they are hosting a major poker tournament called the Battle of Malta in late November. Major poker pros and celebrities from around the world will be in attendance with over 150,000 Euro available to win.
The above are just a few things to see. Other attractions for Malta include their Megalithic temples dating back to 3,600 BC, Comino, and Mdina. You should definitely do your research prior to heading to Malta to map out the locations that best suit your interests. Malta is rich in history and beauty and is a definite must visit.
