{"id":4818,"date":"2017-09-21T13:46:31","date_gmt":"2017-09-21T13:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/quicktoptens.com\/?p=4818"},"modified":"2017-09-21T13:46:31","modified_gmt":"2017-09-21T13:46:31","slug":"things-to-do-in-malta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/top-tens\/things-to-do-in-malta","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 &#8211; Amazing Things To Do In Malta &#8211; Must See Attractions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Famed for its historical charm and beauty, Malta\u2019s generous giveaways to tourists and visitors are nothing short of thrilling.\u00a0 The moment you decide to spend your holidays in this gorgeous island country, you are in for a wonderful journey.\u00a0 As you read on, you will be more excited to learn that there are plenty of activities that you can do.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Top-10-8211-Amazing-Things-to-Do-In-Malta-8211-Must-See\">Top 10 &#8211; Amazing Things to Do In Malta &#8211; Must See!..<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1-Diving\">1. Diving<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-Mnajdra-and-Hagar-Qim\">2. Mnajdra and Hagar Qim<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-Hal-Saflieni-Hypogeum\">3. Hal Saflieni Hypogeum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-Mdina-Cathedral-and-Museum\">4. Mdina Cathedral and Museum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6-Lascaris-War-Rooms\">6. Lascaris War Rooms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#7-Malta-at-War-Museum\">7. Malta at War Museum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#8-Grand-Harbour\">8. Grand Harbour <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#9-Fortifications-of-Valletta\">9. Fortifications of Valletta <\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#10-St-Johns-Co-Cathedral\">10. St John\u2019s Co-Cathedral<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span id=\"Top-10-8211-Amazing-Things-to-Do-In-Malta-8211-Must-See\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>Top 10 &#8211; Amazing Things to Do In Malta &#8211; Must See!..<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"1-Diving\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>1. Diving<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">The stunning Maltese islands are synonymous to scuba diving. The Mediterranean sea boasts the richness of nature as mesmerizing caves, reefs, and intriguing wrecks make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantisgozo.com\/\">diving<\/a> even more interesting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dive-the-world.com\/images\/gallery\/pages\/medium\/918b3a2fa4-easy-divers-diver-at-sail-rock.jpg\" alt=\"Scuba Diving - Malta\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Diving in Malta proves to be a famous activity as this a<\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">ction-adventure activity is relaxing and challenging. Nothing beats an intimate bonding with a sea of crystal blue waters and the clear sky as you maximize your island getaway.\u00a0 One of the famous diving sites in Northern Malta is Cirkewwa.\u00a0 Its appealing attractions are the <strong>Madonna Statue<\/strong> and the deep shipwrecks named <strong>Tugboat Rozi<\/strong> and <strong>P29.<\/strong> Divers of all levels will be accompanied by thrilling fish species like Jacks, barracuda as they explore the depths of Cirkewwa.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"2-Mnajdra-and-Hagar-Qim\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>2. Mnajdra and Hagar Qim<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Dreaming of visiting the ancient stone buildings of the world? Malta prides itself for having the oldest temples in the world that are among <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Sites.<\/strong> Built between 3600 BC and 2500 BC, <strong>Mnajdra and Hagar Qim<\/strong> are tourist favorites temple sites and in my view the best temples to visit first. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/julieadexter.files.wordpress.com\/2016\/09\/hagar-qim-how-it-may-have-looked.jpg\" alt=\"hagar qim - malta\" width=\"800\" height=\"440\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">These two temples are quietly sitting between breathtaking landscape features.\u00a0 Mnajdra and Hagar Qim are picturesque and will take you back to history with their strong stone foundations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"3-Hal-Saflieni-Hypogeum\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>3. Hal Saflieni Hypogeum<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">The Hal Saflieni Hypogeum is also a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> for its exceptional beauty. You will be more excited to get inside this burial complex divided into solid rocks as visitors are limited for conservation purposes.\u00a0 A short film will accompany your group prior to exploring the three-layered complex.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/eufunds.gov.mt\/en\/EU%20Funds%20Programmes\/Bi-lateral%20Programmes\/PublishingImages\/hypogeum-malta.jpg\" alt=\"Hal Saflieni Hypogeum - Malta\" width=\"800\" height=\"331\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">The sacred Hypogeum is said to have <strong>deposited nearly 7,000 bodies<\/strong> in the past.\u00a0 It is suggested that you book your tickets in advance as slots are limited.\u00a0 Note that only children above six years olds are allowed to visit the place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"4-Mdina-Cathedral-and-Museum\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>4. Mdina Cathedral and Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">The Mdina cathedral is one of two cathedrals in Malta that are rich in religious history and artifacts.\u00a0 It is said to possess the <strong>most attractive church interiors, after St. John\u2019s.<\/strong> This baroque museum was destroyed by an earthquake in 1693 and was restructured in 1702.\u00a0\u00a0 It boasts an astonishing collection of church silver, and 50 woodcuts and <\/span>copper plates<span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"> by the renowned artist, <strong>Albrecht D\u00fcrer.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.maltacultureguide.com\/admin\/images\/mdinacathedral_05_big.jpg\" alt=\"Mdina Cathedral And Museum - Malta\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">As you examine every detail of the Mdina museum, you will find yourself in awe of its well-kept secrets. There are a lot of <a href=\"http:\/\/hubmalta.com\/where-to-stay-in-malta-accomodation-tips\/\">accommodation options in Malta<\/a>, but there is nothing better than staying in an ancient Mdina palace. <strong>These palaces were built in the 1700\u2019s, with over 300 years of history.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>5. Mdina<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Mdina (pronounced as Imdina) was the <strong>original capital of Malta.<\/strong>\u00a0 This Roman center is considered as a living museum as you can find here the ancestral homes of Malta\u2019s honorable families.\u00a0 The small streets of Mdina are worthy of your time and attention.\u00a0 <strong>The Bastion Square<\/strong> for one will give you a bird\u2019s- eye view of the island. After a long day of wandering Mdina, you will never go wrong in indulging in a sumptuous feast on their restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/dd\/Aerial_view_Mdina%2C_Malta.jpg\/1200px-Aerial_view_Mdina%2C_Malta.jpg\" alt=\"Mdina - Malta\" width=\"1200\" height=\"681\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">If you are an avid fan of the blockbuster series <strong>\u201cGame of Thrones,\u201d<\/strong> you will not miss visiting Mdina\u2019s Plazas where the<strong> fateful encounter of Ned Stark and Jaime Lannister happened.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"6-Lascaris-War-Rooms\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>6. Lascaris War Rooms<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">If you want to have the feel of <strong>World War II,<\/strong> include the <strong>Lascaris War Rooms<\/strong> in your Malta\u2019s bucket list.\u00a0 These <strong>underground tunnels in Valletta became a war headquarters of the Allied Mediterranean and British forces.<\/strong>\u00a0 After entering the restored Lascaris War Rooms, you will notice the operation rooms equipped with the imaginative communication devices, plotting tables, and maps.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/monochrome.sutic.nu\/2012\/08\/03\/lascaris-war-rooms09.jpg\" alt=\"Lascaris War Rooms - Malta\" width=\"960\" height=\"638\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Also, stories and insights of the war via human and audio guides will tell you the relevant role of Malta during that tough period.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"7-Malta-at-War-Museum\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>7. Malta at War Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Another historic site that you should not skip while in Malta is the <strong>Malta at War Museum.<\/strong>\u00a0 This museum is contained within <strong>Couvre Porte,<\/strong> a counterguard sometime in the 17th century.\u00a0 Interestingly, this place is dedicated to the crucial role of <strong>Malta in the Second World War.<\/strong>\u00a0 Being one of the main targets of tragic bombings that time, these tunnels housed hundreds of people for many days in order to protect them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/d8ys5mrbqhmjx.cloudfront.net\/malta\/companies\/the-malta-at-war-museum\/large\/the-malta-at-war-museum-21689.jpg\" alt=\"Malta At War Museum\" width=\"638\" height=\"365\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">After reliving the battles of the past, you may want to hire a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxuryvillasmalta.com\/\">luxury holiday villa<\/a> with pool for a rejuvenating treat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"8-Grand-Harbour\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>8. Grand Harbour <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Take a tour to embrace the famous Grand Harbour through the wooden boats of playful colors.\u00a0 Hailed as the <strong>curtain board to Malta\u2019s legacy and history,<\/strong> the natural <\/span>harbor<span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"> played a critical role during prehistoric times and presently serves as one of the most beautiful attractions in the Maltese island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ilankelman.org\/malta\/grandharbour2.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Harbour - Malta\" width=\"1000\" height=\"574\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Megalithics and Romans were reportedly tracked and found on the shores of the Grand Harbour. Another relevant event that made history in the entrance of the <\/span>harbor<span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"> is the <strong>Battle of Malta.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"9-Fortifications-of-Valletta\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>9. Fortifications of Valletta <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">The fortifications of Valletta are considered as the most relevant of Malta\u2019s fortifications.\u00a0 Regarded to have contributed a fraction of a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>, the Valletta\u2019s fortifications are composed of a series of walls to strengthen the city of Valletta.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.maltabulb.com\/images\/bastions-fortifications-valletta.jpg\" alt=\"Fortifications of Valletta\" width=\"480\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Built with advanced military architecture, you will be amazed at the thrills of the fortifications.\u00a0 Note that the best way to view them is by foot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"10-St-Johns-Co-Cathedral\"><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\"><strong>10. St John\u2019s Co-Cathedral<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">Designed by the prominent architect <strong>Girolamo Cassar,<\/strong> St John\u2019s Co-Cathedral is the main church in Malta.\u00a0 Although the exterior of the church looks plain and simple, you will be surprised with the elements of beauty and elegance inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/d8ys5mrbqhmjx.cloudfront.net\/malta\/companies\/st-johns-co-cathedral\/large\/st-johns-co-cathedral-24502.jpg\" alt=\"St. Johns Co-Cathedral - Malta\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino, serif;\">This exceptional religious place exudes exquisite <strong>Baroque Architecture.<\/strong> A notable masterpiece inside the cathedral is <strong>Caravaggio\u2019s<\/strong> popular painting<strong> &#8220;The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Famed for its historical charm and beauty, Malta\u2019s generous giveaways to tourists and visitors are nothing short of thrilling.\u00a0 The moment you decide to spend your holidays in this gorgeous island country, you are in for a wonderful journey.\u00a0 As you read on, you will be more excited to learn that there are plenty of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4819,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[114],"class_list":{"0":"post-4818","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-tens","8":"tag-malta"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4818"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4818\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4820,"href":"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4818\/revisions\/4820"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4819"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4818"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4818"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/wp68.hostgator.com\/~wadobs0ab4ty\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}