These Maltese works of literature in translation can be your key to decoding the Maltese mind, so you too can figure us out and put your finger on what makes us tick.
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Spooky Historic Sites in Malta
Malta’s historic sites surely know how to pack a punch. They’re ancient, they’re beautiful, and some of them are downright spooky… Spooky, you might think? Yes, some of Malta’s historical sites have some bloody backgrounds, some gory, gruesome details that are sometimes left out of the history books. Some of these spectral stories are based…
8 Picturesque Chapels around Malta
One cannot picture Malta without picturing churches and chapels, monumental proof of the island’s deep Catholic roots. It is said that there are 365 churches and chapels around the islands, one for every day of the year. Most of these religious temples are sky-high, adorned with imposing columns and great domes and steeples. Yet Malta…
Marsa – the historic town Maltese history forgot
My town has been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately, and it has garnered quite a rough reputation over the years – culminating in a web of criminal activity. Yet my town, Marsa, has been a historic centre of activity since earliest times, and it has a very colourful story which includes…
Maltese National Holidays Explained
The Maltese Islands celebrate 14 holidays each year, falling under two categories: Public Holidays and National Holidays. Public Holidays commemorate mostly religious and social themes, while National Holidays recall patriotic themes, namely significant dates in Maltese history which helped change the course of the islands’ fate. National holidays help keep these historical events fresh in…
Off the beaten track: Valletta
Valletta has become one of Malta’s most hip cities in the past few years. This year it is set out to be more in vogue than ever, while graciously bearing the title of European City of Culture 2018. Cool new shops and restaurants are popping up in Valletta every week, and while they may be…
Off the beaten track: St Julian’s
St Julian’s is Malta’s most concentrated touristic and entertainment hub, buzzing with tourists and locals, especially during the summer months. It might seem impossible to picture a quiet spot in this city of the night, however, there are some quaint places which won’t be as crowded as the Paceville steps, or St George’s bay at…
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