Must see attractions in Malta

While at the Inland Sea, stop in at this interesting centre to learn about the natural history and underwater marine life of the area.

A right turn at the top of the harbour hill leads to a belvedere with a grand view over the harbour to Comino and northern Malta.

The first hospital to be built by the Knights on their arrival in Malta. It now serves as a convent and is closed to the public.

Around 700m west of Mġarr, the ornate early-19th-century manor house Zammitello Palace is now a wedding and function hall.

Between the Inland Sea and the Blue Hole is the little Chapel of St Anne, built in 1963 on the site of a much older church.

This watchtower built by the Knights of St John in the 17th century guards the entrance to Mġarr ix-Xini's tiny harbour.

Occasional exhibitions in a former prison building. Stop in to admire paintings, photographs and other local artworks.

Buġibba's beach is small and sandy and gets very busy. Most guests at the big hotels spend the day around the pool.

Built by the Knights of the Order of St John in 1658, this ruined tower sits above a compact beach at Mġieba Bay.

The wounded were brought here by boat to go to the infirmary under the cover of darkness during the Great Siege.

South of Triq Hilda Tabone, this small maze of compact alleys includes some of the city's oldest buildings.

Polygonal fort built by the Knights in 1793 to defend Marsamxett Harbour and later occupied by the British.

A glossy, entertaining 35-minute sweep through Malta's eventful history (available in eight languages).

Circular slabs stud the paved surface of Pjazza San Publiju; they're the lids of underground granaries.

Seaside tower built by the British in Gothic style in the 19th century; now houses a restaurant.

The ancient seat of Malta's oldest aristocratic family, who've lived here since the 14th century.

The auberge of the English Knights. Now serves as a branch of Malta's health department.

The former Court of Justice. The figures on the balcony represent Justice and Mercy.

Sculpted out of limestone in the 17th century by Maltese sculptor Mariano Gerada.

Note the Roman inscription on the left-hand inner wall from the 2nd century AD.