Malta Visitor Information
Malta is famous for its cathedrals, town squares and fortifications and is steeped in history and culture. The island became a republic only recently in 1974 and houses and administers its own Parliament.
Places to go while in Malta might include a visit to the medieval city of Mdina with its maze like winding streets. The picturesque Grand Harbour awaits you in Valletta along with a taste of the genuine Maltese experience. Other places to see might include the prehistoric temples such as the Tarxien Temples dating back to 2500BC.
Culture buffs will enjoy a night at the opera in what is considered to be Europe's oldest Manoel Theatre with accompanying museum. Highly recommended in its great sightseeing splendour are the Palace of the Grand master (where the President is housed as well as the Parliament seat of the Republic of Malta) and the stunning St John's Cathedral.
If city wandering becomes too much a spot of sunbathing can be done on one of the lovely Maltese beaches to the north such as the Mellieha Bay and Armier beaches.
