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St John’s Co-Cathedral Palace State Rooms A F A majestic Baroque gem built by the knights. Holds several artworks by A collaborative efforts of many men through the ages. Houses a vast col- Caravaggio. An absolute must-see. lection of artifacts and works of art.

St John Street, La Valletta VLT 1156, Palace Square, La Valletta VLT 1191, Malta GPS: N35.89764, E14.51245 GPS: N35.89882, E14.51381 Phone: +356 21 249 349 Grand Master's Palace B The breathtaking palace was always a seat of the ruling men of Malta. A must-see for both interior and exterior. G A nice spot to rest and view the city's fortifications. The garden is small, but GPS: N35.89883, E14.51406 well-worth visiting.

GPS: N35.89722, E14.50833

Manoel Theatre C One of the oldest working theatres in Europe and an architectural gem. There are both guided tours and performances happening regularly. H The place from which general Eisenhower launched the Sicily invasion. 115 Triq it-Teatru l-Antik, La Valletta VLT 1426, Malta Nowadays, this is a reconstruction of the Allies headquarters. GPS: N35.90027, E14.51196 Phone: GPS: N35.89479, E14.51163 +356 21 22 26 18 Phone: +356 21 23 47 17

Upper Barrakka Gardens D Royal Opera House The highest point of the city that offers magnificent views of the harbour. I There are many picturesque statues there. The once-marvellous opera house was bombed during WWII and is now a war memorial, with just the ground floor left. GPS: N35.89499, E14.51203 GPS: N35.89670, E14.51030

Casa Rocca Piccola E Saluting Battery A splendid palace still in use today by a noble family. Most of the mansion J is accessible to public with various items on display. For centuries, a cannon is fired from this place every day at noon. There is a guided tour and several museum-like displays. Republic Street 74, La Valletta, VLT 05, Malta GPS: N35.89991, E14.51531 GPS: N35.89489, E14.51224 Phone: Phone: +356 21 22 14 99 +356 21 80 09 92

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Fort Rinella K P A Victorian era fortification built by the British. There is a museum and Traditionally a house of the most powerful men in Malta – from the knights guided tours through the fort available. to today's Prime Minister. Not open to public.

GPS: N35.89444, E14.53250 Castille Square, La Valletta, Malta GPS: N35.89583, E14.51139

Church of St Paul’s Shipwreck National Museum of Archaeology L Q An intriguing place that is devoted to Malta's most popular saint. Holds a All of Malta's ancient history, especially the temple artifacts, is stored here relic of his wristbone. Also houses various artworks. in this beautiful Baroque building.

St.Paul's Street, La Valletta, Malta Republic Street, La Valletta VLT 1112 GPS: N35.89736, E14.51403 GPS: N35.89757, E14.51119 Phone: +356 21 239 375 Fort St. Angelo M The witness of the Knights' heroic opposition against the Saracens. The Fort Ricasoli lower half of the fort is open to public. R A large fortification built by the Knights of Malta in the 17th century as part GPS: N35.89194, E14.51833 of the defensive system to protect .

GPS: N35.89787, E14.52547

Argotti Botanical Gardens N What used to be a private garden for the Grand Master of the Knights of National Museum of Fine Arts Malta is now a relaxing spot with various plants. S Malta's art gallery holds works from the Renaissance to the 20th century. GPS: N35.89145, E14.50217 There is also furniture and silverware.

South Street, La Valletta VLT 1101, Malta GPS: N35.89833, E14.50917 National War Museum Phone: O Devoted mainly to WWI & WWII, but not solely. There are collections from +356 21 22 57 69 the French occupation and British rule.

Lower Fort St Elmo, Spur Street, La Valletta VLT 1741, Malta GPS: N35.90205, E14.51873 Phone: +356 21 222430

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St James’ Cavalier Centre for Creativity 2/22/2011 T Y Malta's Millenium Project and an architectural gem. The centre is focused A chic wine and cocktail bar right by the coast. The architecture is half on all kinds of art – paintings, performance and theatre. modern, half hidden in a cavern.

Pjazza Kastilja, La Valletta VLT 1060, Malta Great Siege Road 222, Valleta VLT01, Malta GPS: N35.89573, E14.51046 GPS: N35.89998, E14.50869 Phone: Phone: +356 21 22 32 00 +356 2733 3222

Notre Dame Gate U One of the seven gates to the city built by one of the Grandmasters. Tours are possible, but by appointment only.

GPS: N35.88042, E14.52925 Phone: +356 21 80 09 92

Toy Museum V A small but charming museum that will enchant young and old alike. High- lights include Matchbox cars, trains and dolls.

222 Republic Street, La Valletta, Malta GPS: N35.90004, E14.51518

HMS MAORI W The destroyer that helped sink Bismarck in WWII has sunk and is now one of the most popular diving spots with variety of marine life.

GPS: N35.90472, E14.51889

Il-Horza X Small and casual place that combines French and Italian influences in their cuisine. Mostly focused on meat.

St. Christopher Street 6, La Valletta, Malta GPS: N35.89967, E14.51491 Phone: +356 21 22 69 36

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