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13/11/2023
Malta
Itinerary to the Knights of Malta
Written by Maria Siritzidou
The journey begins and our destination this time is Malta, the city of Knights. The heart of the Mediterranean was the cultural capital of Europe in 2018.
Our first stop in Valletta in the capital of the order of the Knights of St. John. It was built by this order after the Ottoman siege in 1565.
Valletta
It is a unique castle-state with special historical importance but also limitless beauty.
We walked through its picturesque streets and admired the Baraka gardens from where we saw the great port of Malta and the three historic cities that stand out, Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Ceglia. It is worth visiting these cities and admiring the different cultures that passed through them.
Baraka Gardens
This complex of castles and residences has strong influences from various peoples such as Phoenicians, Arabs, Romans, Normans and Britons. In Valletta we walked through their medieval alleys in the buildings of the Inquisition and monasteries. The Palace of the Grand Master and St. John's Cathedral are worth a visit. The main pedestrian street Repubblika is too beautiful to get lost among palazzi, vertical alleys, old buildings, vintage signs and bustling shops. Here you will find very beautiful cafes and you can enjoy an Aperol spritz.If you are lucky and you succeed in happy hour you will drink two.
Near Valletta are the tourist resorts of Sliema, St. Julian and St.Paul which are bustling with life as they have large hotels, restaurants and bars. One of our next stops was Rabat Hill for a visit to Medina, the old capital of the island. It is famous for its magnificent baroque architecture. Medieval castles and picturesque alleys are scattered in the area.
Very close to us was the famous seaside Marsaxlokk and of course a visit was a must. It is a seaside town on the southeast side of Malta. It is worth taking a walk by the port and traveling mentally with the colorful fishing boats that are there.
Marsaxlokk
Next to Marsaxlokk is Birzebugga.It is popular with Maltese holidaymakers and here you can get an authentic taste of Maltese life. Its sandy beach makes it very attractive for its visitors.
Birzebugga
Finally, Malta without Comino and Gozo is not possible.These two islands are the complement of Malta. So for those who have more vacation days it is worth enjoying them. At the northernmost point of the island is one of its ports, where you can take the ferry and cross to Gozo with a minimal fee. If you prefer to explore them with a mini cruise, there are many boats that offer it at the corresponding cost of course.
On this island you will visit Victoria, a very well preserved castle town with a view of the whole island from the castle.
Victoria