Malta
Excavated remains of a 1st-century Roman townhouse – admission is via the Domus Romana museum.
Must-see attractions in Malta
Dwejra Marine Environmental Education Centre
Gozo
While at the Inland Sea, stop in at this interesting centre to learn about the natural history and underwater marine life of the area.
Northern Malta
Little Armier Bay is a great place at which to hang out. Eat and drink at the Baia Beach Club.
Gozo
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.
Vittoriosa
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.
Northern Malta
Around 700m west of Mġarr, the ornate early-19th-century manor house Zammitello Palace is now a wedding and function hall.
Gozo
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.
Gozo
This watchtower built by the Knights of St John in the 17th century guards the entrance to Mġarr ix-Xini's tiny harbour.
Ċitadella Centre for Culture & Art
Victoria (Rabat)
Occasional exhibitions in a former prison building. Stop in to admire paintings, photographs and other local artworks.
Northern Malta
Buġibba's beach is small and sandy and gets very busy. Most guests at the big hotels spend the day around the pool.
Northern Malta
Built by the Knights of the Order of St John in 1658, this ruined tower sits above a compact beach at Mġieba Bay.
Vittoriosa
The wounded were brought here by boat to go to the infirmary under the cover of darkness during the Great Siege.
Vittoriosa
South of Triq Hilda Tabone, this small maze of compact alleys includes some of the city's oldest buildings.
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
Polygonal fort built by the Knights in 1793 to defend Marsamxett Harbour and later occupied by the British.
Valletta
A glossy, entertaining 35-minute sweep through Malta's eventful history (available in eight languages).
Valletta
Circular slabs stud the paved surface of Pjazza San Publiju; they're the lids of underground granaries.
Mdina
The ancient seat of Malta's oldest aristocratic family, who've lived here since the 14th century.
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
Seaside tower built by the British in Gothic style in the 19th century; now houses a restaurant.
Vittoriosa
The auberge of the English Knights. Now serves as a branch of Malta's health department.
Mdina
The former Court of Justice. The figures on the balcony represent Justice and Mercy.
Valletta
Sculpted out of limestone in the 17th century by Maltese sculptor Mariano Gerada.
Victoria (Rabat)
Note the Roman inscription on the left-hand inner wall from the 2nd century AD.
Vittoriosa
Built in 1542, this now private residence is often framed by colourful flowers.
Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville
A fortified coastal tower, built in the 17th century by Grand Master de Redin.
Southern Malta
This small 17th-century fortress lies at the northern point of St Thomas Bay. It was built by the Knights of St John after a Turkish raiding party landed…
Commonwealth Air Forces Memorial
Valletta
Monument to 2298 members of the Commonwealth air force, who lost their lives in WWII and have no known grave.
Mdina
Gruesome waxworks devoted to horrible historical practices may give older kids and teenagers a grisly thrill.
Valletta
Monument to the 600 Maltese and nearly one million British servicemen who lost their lives in WWI.
