Malta – For The Discerning Traveler
If the words interesting and intriguing are part of your travel plans, then don’t overlook Malta as a stop in your European vacation. You’ll find plenty of budget hotels, and the mid range hotels provide great facilities for the price. They are clean, and well presented, and many are located a short distance from the historical city center.
In many ways, Malta is like a city preserved through time, where a lot of the old buildings are still in use today. And if you believe one traveler, the ghosts aren’t exactly buried, although its doubtful you would see them during the day as you take in the old walks where the Knights once galloped by. Malta is a richly preserved city that easily blends the old with the new. You’ll find top restaurants, and excellent musical and dramatic productions.
Take A Walking Tour in Valetta
A favorite travel spot for tourists is Valetta and a popular way to experience this beautiful area is by taking one of the Valetta, Malta walking tours. Beginning at the city gate of Valetta, the walking tour will take you past the Old Opera House, Church of St. Catherine, Auberge de Castile, Upper Barracca Gardens, and Palazzo Parisio which was once Napoleon’s headquarters.
For art and history lovers you’ll see fine exhibits of Neo-classic and Roman Baroque architecture, a Renaissance palace and courtyards with bronze statuary, the Grandmaster’s Palace, the Fort St Elmo which was originally built in 1553, and the Archbishop’s Palace built in 1624. Additionally, while enjoying the Valetta walking tour you’ll find plenty of stops along the way for a cup of rich coffee and fresh pastries. Continuing along Republic Street, you’ll see the Carmelite Church, St. Paul’s Cathedral, National Library of Malta, National Museums of Archeology and Fine Arts and one of the oldest theaters, Manoel Theater, built in 1731 and still in use today. End your walking tour of Valetta, Malta at the Grand Harbor overlooking the waters of the Mediterranean.
