Our final stop in Malta, the Wignacourt Museum includes art, objects, extensive tunnels, a church, and a site of Christian pilgrimage. A Final Stop in Malta The time has come for us to bid farewell to Malta. My trip there was a memorable one, and absolutely packed with cultural highlights. We learned about the history […]
The site of St Paul’s Cathedral has been the heart of Mdina since before it was Mdina! What better place to start getting to grips with Malta’s historic capital? A Daytrip to Mdina: Where to Start? In my last post, I described a daytrip to Mdina and Rabat, covering a bit of history as well […]
Malta’s historic capital Mdina is a great daytrip location for culture lovers, particularly combined with a few highlights from outside the city walls in Rabat. A Daytrip to Mdina and Rabat Mdina and Rabat are our last city stop on this tour of Malta. Today’s post gives an overview of things you might like to […]
Get to know Gozo’s capital, Victoria, and the many museums of its imposing and historic citadel. Getting to Know Victoria (Ir-Rabat) In my last post, we looked at ways to spend 48 hours in Gozo, Malta’s second-biggest island. The pace of life is slower here, but there’s still plenty to see and do, from archaeological […]
A visit to Gozo is a great idea for those spending a week in Malta. The pace of life is a little slower, but there is still plenty for culture lovers to see and do. An Introduction: A Short Stay in Gozo I recently had the opportunity to spend a week in Malta. As I […]
The only Inquisitor’s Palace in the world that’s open to the public? How could I not stop by for a visit? A Final Stop in and around Valletta We have been busy over the past few days! I wrote a post introducing Malta and exploring some of the options for culture lovers. We then did […]
During my recent stay in Malta I decided to step outside Valletta’s city walls and explore Floriana beyond. Join me as we look at historic sites, take in the views, and generally get to grips with this interesting settlement. An(other) Introduction to Floriana If you’ve been following the last few posts on my blog, you’ll […]
Fort St Elmo spans centuries of history, even predating Valletta. Aim to spend at least half a day here to explore the fort and National War Museum thoroughly. A Final Stop in Valletta We bookended our recent trip to Malta with stays in Valletta. For the first couple of nights we stayed in the Old […]
An imposing building in the middle of Valletta’s Old Town, the Grand Master’s Palace is a great place to learn about the history of Malta from the Knights Hospitaller onwards. To Begin With, What is a Grand Master? In my last post, we visited Malta’s National Museum of Archaeology. I love archaeology, so that was […]
With some of the most interesting archaeological sites in Europe in Malta, Valletta’s National Museum of Archaeology is a must-see. The National Museum of Archaeology It’s no secret here on the Salterton Arts Review that I love archaeology. I actually wanted to be an archaeologist when I was younger, until I realised that the reality […]
