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Things to Do in Malta

There are 60 attractions in Malta. Royal Opera House, Valletta, historic valletta opera house rebuilt as cultural venue, is the most popular.

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Royal Opera House, Valletta
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Royal Opera House, Valletta
Historic Valletta opera house rebuilt as cultural venue
Theater
Megalithic Temples of Malta
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Megalithic Temples of Malta
Prehistoric temple complex in Malta, UNESCO World Heritage
Building
Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
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Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
Underground Neolithic burial chamber in Malta, exceptionally preserved
Archaeological Site
Saint John's Co-Cathedral
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Saint John's Co-Cathedral
Baroque cathedral in Valletta with richly decorated interior
Church
Gozo
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Gozo
Smaller Maltese island with rural landscapes and megaliths
Island
Comino
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Comino
Tiny Maltese island famed for the Blue Lagoon
Island
Malta
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Malta
Main Maltese island housing Valletta and historical sites
Island
Filfla
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Filfla
Small uninhabited rocky islet south of Malta
Mountains
Ġgantija
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Ġgantija
Ancient megalithic temples on Gozo, extremely early structures
Temple
Cominotto
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Cominotto
Tiny uninhabited islet with crystalline swimming spots
Island
St Paul's Island
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St Paul's Island
Small Maltese islet linked to Saint Paul's shipwreck legend
Island
Ta' Qali National Stadium
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Ta' Qali National Stadium
Malta's national stadium and major sports venue
Stadium
Mnajdra
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Mnajdra
Neolithic megalithic temple complex on the southern coast
Archaeological Site
Ħaġar Qim
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Ħaġar Qim
Neolithic megalithic temple complex near Qrendi
Archaeological Site
Manoel Island
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Manoel Island
Small Maltese island featuring 18th-century Fort Manoel
Island
Tarxien Temples
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Tarxien Temples
Prehistoric megalithic temples dating to Malta's Neolithic
Archaeological Site
Ta' Dmejrek
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Ta' Dmejrek
Malta's highest point atop Dingli Cliffs
Hill
Grandmaster's Palace, Valletta
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Grandmaster's Palace, Valletta
Historic Valletta palace, former Knights Hospitaller headquarters
Museum
City Gate
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City Gate
Principal ceremonial entrance to Valletta's fortified city
Monument
Għar Dalam
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Għar Dalam
Prehistoric cave in Malta with ancient animal remains
Museum
St. Paul's Cathedral
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St. Paul's Cathedral
Mdina cathedral housing baroque art and historic relics
Religious Site
Auberge de Castille
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Auberge de Castille
Baroque palace currently housing Malta's prime minister
Religious Site
Dwejra Tower
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Dwejra Tower
17th-century coastal watchtower overlooking Dwejra Bay
Tower
Ta' Qali
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Ta' Qali
Large public park with crafts village and national stadium
Reservoir
Our Lady of Victory Church
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Our Lady of Victory Church
Baroque church in Valletta, Malta with ornate interior
Religious Site
Ta' Ħaġrat Temples
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Ta' Ħaġrat Temples
Prehistoric Maltese megalithic temple complex, UNESCO site
Archaeological Site
Cittadella
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Cittadella
Fortified medieval city dominating Gozo's capital Victoria
Archaeological Site
Maltese islands
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Maltese islands
Mediterranean archipelago nation with rich historical sites
Islands
Popeye Village
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Popeye Village
Former film set in Malta converted to village attraction
Park
Rotunda of Mosta
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Rotunda of Mosta
Large domed church famous for surviving WWII bomb
Church
Church of St Catherine of Italy, Valletta
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Church of St Catherine of Italy, Valletta
Historic Valletta church serving Malta's Italian community
Religious Site
San Anton Palace
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San Anton Palace
Baroque palace and historic state gardens in Attard
Palace
Skorba Temples
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Skorba Temples
Prehistoric Maltese megalithic temple complex, ancient rituals site
Archaeological Site
Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Valletta
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Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Valletta
Baroque church in Valletta serving Carmelite parish
Church
St Paul's Pro-Cathedral
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St Paul's Pro-Cathedral
Anglican pro-cathedral in Valletta with neoclassical facade
Religious Site
Verdala Palace
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Verdala Palace
Historic palace and official presidential residence in Malta
Palace
Manoel Theatre
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Manoel Theatre
Historic 18th-century theatre in Valletta
Theater
National Museum of Archaeology
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National Museum of Archaeology
Museum displaying Malta's prehistoric archaeological treasures
Museum
Palazzo Ferreria
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Palazzo Ferreria
19th-century palace in Floriana near Valletta
Monument
Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower
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Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower
Small Maltese coastal watchtower from Hospitaller period
Tower
Buskett Gardens
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Buskett Gardens
Wooded valley and historic garden reserve near Siġġiewi
Park
Misraħ Għar il-Kbir
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Misraħ Għar il-Kbir
Natural sea cave near Dingli cliffs, Malta
Archaeological Site
Saint Agatha's Tower
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Saint Agatha's Tower
17th-century coastal watchtower in Mellieħa, Malta
Tower
Ta' Pinu
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Ta' Pinu
Roman Catholic basilica on Gozo, pilgrimage site
Church
Cathedral of the Assumption, Gozo
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Cathedral of the Assumption, Gozo
Baroque cathedral in Gozo's Victoria, historic parish church
Church
Tony Bezzina Stadium
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Tony Bezzina Stadium
Local football stadium in Senglea, Malta
Stadium
Basilica of St Dominic, Valletta
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Basilica of St Dominic, Valletta
Baroque basilica within Valletta's UNESCO-listed city
Church
Mariam Al-Batool Mosque
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Mariam Al-Batool Mosque
Modern mosque in Fgura serving Malta's Muslim community
Mosque
Buġibba Temple
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Buġibba Temple
Remains of an ancient megalithic temple complex
Temple
Domvs Romana
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Domvs Romana
Roman-era house and museum with classical mosaics
Museum
Lower Barrakka Gardens
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Lower Barrakka Gardens
Terraced public gardens overlooking Grand Harbour
Park
MUŻA
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MUŻA
National community art museum housed in Floriana
Historical Site
Malta Maritime Museum
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Malta Maritime Museum
Maritime museum exhibiting Malta's naval and ship history
Museum
Palazzo Vilhena
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Palazzo Vilhena
Baroque palace in Mdina housing a natural history museum
Palace
Saint Mary's Tower
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Saint Mary's Tower
16th-century coastal watchtower on Comino, Malta
Tower
St. George's Basilica
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St. George's Basilica
Baroque basilica in Victoria, Gozo, central parish church
Church
Tal-Qadi Temple
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Tal-Qadi Temple
Megalithic temple site near St. Paul's Bay
Temple
Chadwick Lakes
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Chadwick Lakes
Series of reservoirs and wetlands with walking trails
Reservoir
Hompesch Gate
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Hompesch Gate
Triumphal arch and historic city gate in Żabbar
Arch
De Rohan Arch
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De Rohan Arch
Stone triumphal arch in Żebbuġ, Maltese heritage
Arch