Top 39 places to visit in Malta
39 must-see places and attractions in Malta, from famous landmarks to hidden gems, each with a map and photos.
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39 places
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1Old town & city
Valletta
Fortified 16th-century capital built by the Knights of St John, a UNESCO World Heritage city.
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2Religious site
St John's Co-Cathedral
Baroque conventual church of the Knights, home to Caravaggio's The Beheading of St John.
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3Old town & city
Mdina
Walled medieval hilltop town and former capital, with quiet lanes and palaces.
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4Archaeological site
Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
Underground prehistoric burial complex carved from rock around 4000 BC, with strictly limited entry.
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5Archaeological site
Ggantija Temples
Megalithic temple complex on Gozo, among the oldest free-standing structures in the world.
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6Coast & beach
Blue Lagoon
Sheltered bay of clear turquoise water between Comino and Cominotto, popular for swimming.
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7Park & garden
Upper Barrakka Gardens
Arcaded terrace garden overlooking the Grand Harbour and the Three Cities, above the Saluting Battery.
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8Castle & palace
Grandmaster's Palace
Former residence of the Grand Masters, with state rooms and a notable armoury.
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9Archaeological site
Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples
Clifftop megalithic temples above the sea, aligned with the sun at the solstices and equinoxes.
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10Historic site
Cittadella
Fortified hilltop citadel of Victoria on Gozo, with a cathedral, museums and island views.
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11Old town & city
Birgu
Historic harbour town, one of the Three Cities, and the Knights' first base in Malta.
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12Castle & palace
Fort St Angelo
Harbourside fortress that served as the Knights' headquarters during the Great Siege of 1565.
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13Market & shopping
Marsaxlokk
Fishing village known for its colourful luzzu boats and busy Sunday fish market.
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14Coast & beach
Blue Grotto
Sea caves on the south coast, visited by small boat to see the brightly coloured water.
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15Museum & gallery
Fort St Elmo and National War Museum
Star-shaped fort at the tip of Valletta, housing Malta's military history museum.
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16Nature & national park
Dwejra
Dramatic coastline on Gozo with the Inland Sea, Fungus Rock and the remains of the Azure Window.
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17Archaeological site
Tarxien Temples
Group of four megalithic temples with carved spiral decoration and animal reliefs.
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18Historic site
Lascaris War Rooms
Underground tunnels that served as Allied command headquarters in the Second World War.
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19Museum & gallery
National Museum of Archaeology
Museum in the Auberge de Provence displaying prehistoric finds, including the Sleeping Lady.
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20Religious site
Mosta Rotunda
Domed parish church famous for surviving a German bomb that pierced its roof in 1942.
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21Mountain & viewpoint
Dingli Cliffs
High limestone cliffs on Malta's west coast with walking paths and sweeping sea views.
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22Archaeological site
St Paul's Catacombs
Extensive network of Roman and early Christian underground burial chambers.
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23Museum & gallery
MUZA
National Community Art Museum in the Auberge d'Italie, showing Maltese and European art.
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24Coast & beach
Ramla Bay
Gozo's best-known sandy beach, with distinctive red-orange sand below Calypso's Cave.
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25Castle & palace
Casa Rocca Piccola
16th-century noble family home offering an insight into Maltese aristocratic life.
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26Religious site
Ta' Pinu Basilica
National shrine and pilgrimage church standing alone in the Gozo countryside.
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27Museum & gallery
Inquisitor's Palace
Palace that served as the seat of the Roman Inquisition in Malta, now a museum.
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28Coast & beach
Golden Bay
Wide sandy beach on the north-west coast framed by cliffs, known for its sunsets.
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29Landmark
Manoel Theatre
Baroque theatre built in 1731, one of Europe's oldest working theatres, open for tours.
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30Archaeological site
Ghar Dalam
Cave containing fossil remains of dwarf elephants and evidence of Malta's earliest settlers.
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31Archaeological site
Domvs Romana
Remains of a Roman townhouse with fine mosaic floors and a museum of Roman finds.
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32Coast & beach
Wied il-Ghasri
Narrow sea gorge on Gozo's north coast with a small pebble inlet for swimming.
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33Historic site
Fort Rinella
Victorian coastal battery housing a 100-ton Armstrong gun, with historical re-enactments.
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34Coast & beach
St Peter's Pool
Natural rock pool on the south-east coast, popular for swimming and cliff jumping.
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35Theme park & attraction
Popeye Village
Film set built for the 1980 musical Popeye, now a family attraction overlooking Anchor Bay.
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36Castle & palace
Palazzo Parisio
Aristocratic palace with lavish interiors and formal Baroque gardens.
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37Historic site
St Agatha's Tower
Red-painted 17th-century watchtower on Marfa Ridge, overlooking Gozo and Comino.
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38Park & garden
San Anton Gardens
Botanical gardens surrounding the President's official residence, open to the public.
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39Nature & national park
Buskett Gardens
Wooded valley and one of Malta's few forests, used for walks and the Mnarja festival.
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