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MUSEUMSPARISIO PALACE
Location : Victory Square, Naxxar.
Opening Time : Monday to Saturday between 0900 hours and 1800 hours. Guided tours up to 1300 hours.
MALTA AVIATION MUSEUM
Location : Ta’ Qali.
Opening Time : Daily between 0900 hours to 1700 hours (Closed: 25 & 31 December, 1 January, Good Friday and 15 August).
Description : The Malta Aviation Museum is housed at a former Royal Airforce Station at Ta' Qali. The museum accommodates a rebuilt Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX (built in 1942) and a Hawker Hurricane Mk IIA (built in 1941) and a collection of aircraft engines, models, uniforms, memorabilia and airfield equipment.
Admission : Adults € 5, Students 4.08 whilst children € 1.20
Website : www.maltaaviationmuseum.com
Location : Victory Square, Naxxar.
Opening Time : Monday to Saturday between 0900 hours and 1800 hours. Guided tours up to 1300 hours.
Description : Parisio Palace was originally built in 1733 by the Portuguese Grand Master Manoel de Vilhena and was later bought and embellished by Marquis Giuseppe Scicluna in 1898. During the years, the palace has been the residence of the most popular Grand Masters of the Knights of St. John, Sicilian and Maltese nobility and temporarily of the local Jesuit community. The palace is a showcase of Maltese craftsmanship at the turn of the 19th century and is described as “a miniature Versailles”. Its gardens are still an impressive example of classic, baroque formality.
Admission : Adults € 9, students € 6 and children € 4.50.
Website : www.palazzoparisio.com
MALTA AVIATION MUSEUM
Location : Ta’ Qali.
Opening Time : Daily between 0900 hours to 1700 hours (Closed: 25 & 31 December, 1 January, Good Friday and 15 August).
Description : The Malta Aviation Museum is housed at a former Royal Airforce Station at Ta' Qali. The museum accommodates a rebuilt Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX (built in 1942) and a Hawker Hurricane Mk IIA (built in 1941) and a collection of aircraft engines, models, uniforms, memorabilia and airfield equipment.
Admission : Adults € 5, Students 4.08 whilst children € 1.20
Website : www.maltaaviationmuseum.com
CHURCHES AND RELIGIOUS SITES MOSTA DOME
Location : Mosta.
Opening Time : Daily from 0530 hours to 1900 hours.
Description : The Mosta Dome is the third largest unsupported dome in Europe and is dedicated to the Assumption. It was built between 1832 and 1863 around Mosta’s previous parish church which was then demolished and brought out stone by stone, through the doorways of the magnificent new edifice. The Mosta Dome is an architectural masterpiece distinguished by the grandeur of its 67 metre high cupola and neo-classic façade embellished by iconic columns. The church, designed by the Maltese Architect Grognet de Vassee, escaped destruction in the Second World War when an afternoon air-raid on the 9th of April 1942 saw a 200kg bomb penetrating the dome and landed on the mosaic floor where 300 people were gathered in prayer. The bomb failed to explode and a replica of the bomb is now on display in the church.
Admission : Free.
Website : N/A.
Location : Mosta.
Opening Time : Daily from 0530 hours to 1900 hours.
Description : The Mosta Dome is the third largest unsupported dome in Europe and is dedicated to the Assumption. It was built between 1832 and 1863 around Mosta’s previous parish church which was then demolished and brought out stone by stone, through the doorways of the magnificent new edifice. The Mosta Dome is an architectural masterpiece distinguished by the grandeur of its 67 metre high cupola and neo-classic façade embellished by iconic columns. The church, designed by the Maltese Architect Grognet de Vassee, escaped destruction in the Second World War when an afternoon air-raid on the 9th of April 1942 saw a 200kg bomb penetrating the dome and landed on the mosaic floor where 300 people were gathered in prayer. The bomb failed to explode and a replica of the bomb is now on display in the church.
Admission : Free.
Website : N/A.
CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS LIMESTONE HERITAGE
Location : Mons. M. Azzopardi Street, Siggiewi.
Opening Time : Monday to Friday from 0900 hours to 1500 hours, Saturday from 0900 hours to 1200 hours and Sunday form 0900 hours to 1130 hours.
Description : Limestone Heritage is an impressive exhibition built within a disused quarry and is situated on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Siggiewi. The quarry display fossils still embedded within the rock (used to be seabed 20 millions years ago) and antique quarrying methods including vintage vehicles and machinery as well as rare and original artefacts. Apart from the open-air displays, visitors can also witness exquisite stonework being created in the adjoining indoor complex. The Limestone Heritage also features a cafeteria and a gift shop whilst different exhibitions are held every now and then.
Admission : Adults € 5.80.
Website : www.limestoneheritage.com
Location : Mons. M. Azzopardi Street, Siggiewi.
Opening Time : Monday to Friday from 0900 hours to 1500 hours, Saturday from 0900 hours to 1200 hours and Sunday form 0900 hours to 1130 hours.
Description : Limestone Heritage is an impressive exhibition built within a disused quarry and is situated on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Siggiewi. The quarry display fossils still embedded within the rock (used to be seabed 20 millions years ago) and antique quarrying methods including vintage vehicles and machinery as well as rare and original artefacts. Apart from the open-air displays, visitors can also witness exquisite stonework being created in the adjoining indoor complex. The Limestone Heritage also features a cafeteria and a gift shop whilst different exhibitions are held every now and then.
Admission : Adults € 5.80.
Website : www.limestoneheritage.com
GARDENS SAN ANTON GARDENS
Location : Balzan.
Opening Time : Everyday from 0600 hours to 2100 hours.
Description : The Palace and the gardens were built and established by the Grand Master Antoine de Paule who was in charge of the Island from 1623 to 1636 as a summer residence. The gardens hold a wide variety of plants, shrubs and trees from around the world. At the centre of the garden is a duck pond, with fountains and water lilies. The Palace is now the residence of the President of Malta.
Admission : Free
Website : N/A.
BUSKETT GARDENS
Location : Buskett, between Rabat and Dingli Cliffs.
Opening Time : N/A.
Description : Buskett Gardens, Malta's only large area of woodland was planted by the Knights as a hunting ground. It lies next to Verdala Palace, in a valley, just inland from Dingli Cliffs. This beautiful garden boasts a vast citrus orchard and vineyards.
Admission : Free.
Website : N/A.
Location : Balzan.
Opening Time : Everyday from 0600 hours to 2100 hours.
Description : The Palace and the gardens were built and established by the Grand Master Antoine de Paule who was in charge of the Island from 1623 to 1636 as a summer residence. The gardens hold a wide variety of plants, shrubs and trees from around the world. At the centre of the garden is a duck pond, with fountains and water lilies. The Palace is now the residence of the President of Malta.
Admission : Free
Website : N/A.
BUSKETT GARDENS
Location : Buskett, between Rabat and Dingli Cliffs.
Opening Time : N/A.
Description : Buskett Gardens, Malta's only large area of woodland was planted by the Knights as a hunting ground. It lies next to Verdala Palace, in a valley, just inland from Dingli Cliffs. This beautiful garden boasts a vast citrus orchard and vineyards.
Admission : Free.
Website : N/A.
BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES FORT TIGNE
Location : Tigne Point, Sliema.
Opening Time : Restoration works in progress.
Description : Fort Tigne situated at the entrance of Marsamxett Harbour at Point Dragut is the smallest fort on the island. It was built in 1792 on a design of Chevalier Tigne. Grand Master Emmanuel de Rohan paid for the construction of the fort. It was the last work carried out by the Knights of St. John.
Admission : Restoration works in progress.
Website : N/A.
VERDALA PALACE
Location : Buskett.
Opening Time : Not open to public.
Description : This castle is situated on a hilltop overlooking Buskett Garden. It was built by Grand Master Hugues de Verdalle in 1588 as a summer residence. Following recent restoration works, this historic building is now used as a summer residence by the President of the Republic.
Admission : Not open to public.
Website : http://president.gov.mt/verdala_palace?l=1
THE AQUEDUCT
Location : Attard, B’Kara and St. Venera.
Opening Time : N/A.
Description : Wignacourt Aqueduct is a long series of arches that crop up at Attard and skirt the whole of Birkirkara’s southern limit to end further down at St. Venera. These arches were devised to carry tapping water sources from a group of springs near Dingli to the city of Valletta, where it was much needed by the growing population. The water was turned on for the first time on 21 April 1615 from a fountain specially built for the occasion in the Palace Square. Today that same fountain is still to be seen in St Philip’s Gardens, Floriana.
Admission : Free.
Website : N/A.
Location : Tigne Point, Sliema.
Opening Time : Restoration works in progress.
Description : Fort Tigne situated at the entrance of Marsamxett Harbour at Point Dragut is the smallest fort on the island. It was built in 1792 on a design of Chevalier Tigne. Grand Master Emmanuel de Rohan paid for the construction of the fort. It was the last work carried out by the Knights of St. John.
Admission : Restoration works in progress.
Website : N/A.
VERDALA PALACE
Location : Buskett.
Opening Time : Not open to public.
Description : This castle is situated on a hilltop overlooking Buskett Garden. It was built by Grand Master Hugues de Verdalle in 1588 as a summer residence. Following recent restoration works, this historic building is now used as a summer residence by the President of the Republic.
Admission : Not open to public.
Website : http://president.gov.mt/verdala_palace?l=1
THE AQUEDUCT
Location : Attard, B’Kara and St. Venera.
Opening Time : N/A.
Description : Wignacourt Aqueduct is a long series of arches that crop up at Attard and skirt the whole of Birkirkara’s southern limit to end further down at St. Venera. These arches were devised to carry tapping water sources from a group of springs near Dingli to the city of Valletta, where it was much needed by the growing population. The water was turned on for the first time on 21 April 1615 from a fountain specially built for the occasion in the Palace Square. Today that same fountain is still to be seen in St Philip’s Gardens, Floriana.
Admission : Free.
Website : N/A.
NATURAL ATTRACTIONS DINGLI CLIFFS
Location : Dingli.
Opening Time : N/A.
Description : The cliffs are the most spectacular natural monuments in Malta and Gozo and rank among the more impressive landmarks in the Mediterranean. They rise up a staggering 250 metres above the sea. Besides their natural beauty, the cliffs are home to a variety of wildlife and birds.
Admission : Free.
Website : N/A.
Location : Dingli.
Opening Time : N/A.
Description : The cliffs are the most spectacular natural monuments in Malta and Gozo and rank among the more impressive landmarks in the Mediterranean. They rise up a staggering 250 metres above the sea. Besides their natural beauty, the cliffs are home to a variety of wildlife and birds.
Admission : Free.
Website : N/A.
CRAFTS TA' QALI CRAFTS VILLAGE
Location : Ta’ Qali.
Opening Time : Daily from 0800 hours to 1700 hours.
Description : The Maltese Crafts Village is situated in Ta’ Qali in a former RAF wartime air-field. Local crafts experts create all kinds of beautiful artefacts, from blown glass to pottery, from Maltese lace to filigree jewellery and from stone to metal work.
Admission : Free.
Website : N/A.
Location : Ta’ Qali.
Opening Time : Daily from 0800 hours to 1700 hours.
Description : The Maltese Crafts Village is situated in Ta’ Qali in a former RAF wartime air-field. Local crafts experts create all kinds of beautiful artefacts, from blown glass to pottery, from Maltese lace to filigree jewellery and from stone to metal work.
Admission : Free.
Website : N/A.