Malta

 
 

On route to Malta
Myspace in Heaven
Malta-Detailed-Map
Hundreds of churches and chapels scattered throughout the islands of Malta and Gozo
Ever since St Paul was shipwrecked in Malta religion has played a very important role in the life of the Maltese people
Has to be one of the ICONS of Malta, both for looks and driving skills
Although some of the churches look pretty unimpressive on the outside from an architectural point of view, the interior of many of them is usually very rich in comparison
decorated with paintings, frescos, and tapestries
Many of the statues are mounted on pedestals that can be equipped with carrying poles since statues are used during processions to celebrate parish feasts and others
Valletta, Typical street, looking North-East towards Fort St. Elmo
Valletta, Northern fortified walls of St. Elmo
Valletta, Looking East towards the outer fortification of Grand Harbour
Kalkara acros the Grand Harbour
Valletta, the Siege Bell in memory of the 7000 victims of WWII
Valletta, Lower Barrakka Gardens
Valletta, next to Siege bell, facing South to Vittoriosa
Kalkara acros the Grand Harbour, almost in ruins
Valletta, Riding in horse cart
Valletta, Square next to Buckingham
Neptune Courtyard Top
Neptune Courtyard, Valetta
Inside the Neptune Courtyard, Valetta
Inside the Neptune Courtyard
Square in Valletta
Valletta, typical apartment block
Auberge de Castille, Valletta, was used by the Order of St John now offices for the Prime Minister
Inside St James' Bastion, now used for modern exibitions
Inside St James' Bastion, modern exibition areas
Inside St James' Bastion, down in the cellars
Valletta, Typical planned street
Valletta, Upper Barrakka Gardens, look-outs
Valletta, Upper Barrakka Gardens, looking towards the opening of the Grand Harbour
Valletta, Upper Barrakka Gardens
Approaching the Dingli Cliffs
Dingli Cliffs
Enough of this Sight-seeing for one day...
Qawra, Second day diving, almost geared up
Right, now where are those mask, snorkel & fins, hood for Tia and courage for the cold water
Qawra, Dive-Masters and our compadres
Salina Bay, north-westerly
Salina Bay, north
Salina Bay, looking east
With wanting eyes we look at the luxury cruisers coming and going from time to time…
Fine example of a luxury cruiser
Sliema, It's not the camera, it's his smug!
Sliema, east, towards Dragut Point
In Sliema, walking towards Manoel Island
Sliema Harbour
Valletta, looking east
Valletta, looking south west
Valletta in the lower Barrakka Gardens
Still in the lower Barrakka Gardens
You will soon find that just about every building including churches are lit up at night!
Ghajn Tuffieha Beach
Ghajn Tuffieha Bay
Ghajn Tuffieha Bay opening
Manikata, Golden Bay
Mosta, massive chuch, St Mary's
Mosta, The circular design was inspired by the Pantheon in Rome
This dome is the 3rd largest in Europe 'after London and then Rome'
Inside it also houses an replica WWII bomb that hit the church but did not explode
You would expect them to lit the inside at least as much as the outside, maybe they are having power problems, we should get some power management engineers from SA
St. Julian's Bay
Day trip to Island of Gozo, Cirkewwa Port
Cirkewwa at the port departing for Gozo
On ferry to Gozo, Comino Island on the right
Caves on Comino
Fancy a trip down a well.  What they found when they dug it was caves
Xaghra, GGantija Temples, one of the best preserved and most impressive prehistoric temples
Impressive view from Xaghra
Xaghra, GGantija Temples, dating back to 3600 BC
More impressive views from Xaghra
Xaghra, GGantija Temple
Xaghra, more from GGantija Temple
Xaghra, and more from GGantija Temple
Xaghra, and some more from GGantija Temple
and some more from GGantija Temple
Xaghra, Gantija Temple
Ramla Bay, slightly to the East
Ramla Bay, slightly to the West
Approaching Marsalforn
Approaching Marsalforn, Jesus overseeing
Marsalforn Bay to the East
Marsalforn Bay to the West
I'm down here !
Holy Tia
Northern rock beds great for see salt scraping
Northern rock beds great for see salt scrapings
Zebbug
Victoria, Citadel, inside walls
Victoria, Citadel
Victoria, view from Citadel
Victoria, more view from Citadel
Victoria, endless buildings, view from Citadel
Back on main Island, looking back at Cirkewwa, Gozo in the distance
Red Tower, Mellieha Bay
Red Tower
Rdum il-Qammieh
Anchor Bay, Popeye Village
Anchor Bay, Sweethaven, Popeye Village
Anchor Bay, Sweethaven, Popeye's Village
Moonlit view from Appartment in Xemxija (pronounced Shemshia)
Hagar Qim, Copper Age temple
Hagar Qim, Copper Age temple, circa 2700 BC
Hagar Qim, Copper Age temple, inside
Hagar Qim, Copper Age temple, inside decorations
Hagar Qim, Copper Age temple, more on the inside
Hagar Qim, Copper Age temple, more on the inside, maybe altar
Hagar Qim, Copper Age temple, large structures
Hagar Qim, Copper Age temple, outside
Hagar Qim, Copper Age temple, more of the outside
Hagar Qim, very cool exterior
Mnajdra temple, just further down from Hagar Qim
Mnajdra temple
Great views from Mnajdra temple
more Great views from Mnajdra temple
from the top of Mnajdra temple, these temples had secret chambers carved into the stone walls
The great great (to the power of 62) grand children of Mnajdra
Aaaaaaaahhhhh
Wied iz Zurrieq, departure point for the blue caves
Wied iz Zurrieq, departure point for the blue caves, but not today
Cave at Ghar Dalam Prehistoric site
Further down cave at Ghar Dalam Prehistoric site
Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk, fort in the background
Marsaxlokk, it’s interesting to note that the style in their boats and Eye of Isis charm on their sterns are remnants from the Phoenicians
View on Marsaxlokk and St. George's bay on the far left
Lookout from Fort, Delimara Point
Just down from the same fort on the other side, Il-Qala tat-Tawwalija
Il-Qala tat-Tawwalija, nice
The water has dug deep under the rock and makes a great sound as the waves slams and grinds down there
Very cool
One would expect no less than this clear and beautiful water
Kalkara, horse carts used all over the island
Vittoriosa, looking north to Valletta
Vittoriosa, looking back into the port
Vittoriosa, looking north to Valletta, where have the English not had a hand in the affairs

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