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Kantina
This friendly cafe has a great location – its outdoor tables are scattered under the trees in the pedestrianised area outside St John's Co-Cathedral. The menu stretches from bagels, ftira (Maltese bread), sandwiches and salads to cocktails and local wines.
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National Museum of Archaeology
The National Museum of Archaeology is housed in the formidable Auberge de Provence.
In the downstairs galleries the exhibits include delicate stone tools dating from 5200 BC, and there's an amazing temple model from Ta' Haġrat – a prehistoric architectural maquette. More impressive still are the well-preserved voluptuous figurines, or 'fat ladies', found at Ħaġar Qim, with massive rounded thighs and arms, but tiny, doll-like hands and feet, wearing pleated skirts and sitting with legs tucked neatly to one side. The so-called Venus de Malta, also from Ħaġar Qim, is about 10cm tall and displays remarkably realistic modelling – it resembles a prehistoric Lucien Freud.…
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St James' Cavalier Centre for Creativity
The Centre for Creativity has a cinema that occasionally screens alternative and arthouse films, and a theatre-in-the-round, which hosts live music and theatre performances.
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Valletta Living History
A glossy, entertaining 35-minute sweep (eight languages available) through Malta's eventful history. This is especially worthwhile if you have the Maltapass (maltapass.com.mt), which grants free entry..
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Gozo Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
1 day (Departs Valletta, Malta)
by Viator
There is no better way to see the island of Gozo than on a double-decker, hop-on hop-off bus! Admire the rugged island landscape, and see top Gozo attractions…Not LP reviewed
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Alarme!
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Armoury
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Birdlife Malta
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Blush & Panic
This is a gorgeous clothes shop selling exquisite vintage and vintage-inspired clothes, as well as wonderfully unusual pieces of costume jewellery. These are beautiful quality items – there's no musty second-hand feel here. It's mainly womenswear, but they stock some select menswear.
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British Sub-Aqua Club
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Captain Morgan Cruises
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Captain Morgan Yacht Charter
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Casa Bernard
You'll be personally guided through this privately owned 16th-century palace by one of the home's charming owners, who will explain the history of the mansion and the impressive personal collection of art, objets d'art, furniture, silver and china. Tours take around 40 to 50 minutes, and take place on the hour, with the last at 4pm.
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CitySightseeing Malta
Citysightseeing Malta operates tours of Malta in open-top buses. You can hop-on and off any of the buses at any of the 20 or so stops. You can board and buy a ticket at any stop.
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Cockneys
Cockneys, in a great location just next to the water taxi and ferry stop, is a Valletta institution. There's a boat-like wooden cabin with a cosy interior, and a sunny terrace with yellow awnings. Food is tasty and traditional, including dishes like spaghetti with rabbit.
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Cosmana Navarra
Cosmana Navarra was the Maltese aristocrat who paid for St Paul's Church – and this restaurant is housed in her former home. It's a lovely old building that preserves many original features, and has been brightened with colourful tiles and modern lamps. It's a good family choice, predominantly serving pizza and pasta. The pick of the desserts is the imqarets (fried date pastries) with ice cream.
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Domus Romana
The Roman House was built in the 1920s to incorporate the excavated remains of a large 1st century BC townhouse. There's a small but fascinating museum, which includes Roman glass perfume bottles and bone hairpins, as well as a display on the 11th-century Islamic cemetery that overlaid the villa. There are also some beautiful mosaics. At the centre of the original peristyle court, there is a depiction of the Drinking Doves of Sosos, a fashionable Roman motif.
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Grotto Tavern
Grotto Tavern, run by a French-Maltese couple, offers French-influenced wining and dining in a cavern on Rabat's main square. The menu encompasses Maltese and French dishes, for example the lapin a la Maltaise (Maltese-style rabbit) and canard au cognac et fruits rouges (duck with cognac and red fruits), plus pasta and pizza. Save room for desserts like tarte aux pommes (apple tart).
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Malta Activities
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Malta Rock Climbing Club
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Malta Sightseeing
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Manoel Theatre
This beautiful place is Malta's national theatre, and the islands' principal venue for drama, concerts, opera, ballet and the much-loved Christmas pantomime. The performance season runs from October to May, and the theatre also hosts regular lunchtime and evening concerts. Programs are available at the booking office (10am-1pm & 5-7pm Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm Sat).
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Marsa Sports Club
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Myguide Valletta
You can hire a Valletta audio guide from the National Museum of Archaeology or the Grand Master's Palace, and see the city's main sights at your own pace.
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