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Travel Guide: Malta – Top Attractions


from ancient temples to natural
attractions to traditional fishing
villages Malta is full of fascinating
attractions hi I’m Rebecca Brayton and
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll
be learning more about Maltese most
interesting attractions built during
prehistory the megalithic temples of
Malta are a series of monuments found in
this Mediterranean country by 1992 each
of the various temple sites was added to
unesco list of world heritage sites due
to their cultural and religious
significance it is difficult to pinpoint
the exact age of these structures
however they are believed to be dated
between 3500 and 2500 BC these temples
are considered the oldest freestanding
constructions in the world built using
large slabs of stone each temple
features a doorway as well as a number
of subsequent rooms decorative elements
like stone carvings are found and are
made from a softer limestone than the
structures surrounded by fortifications
and filled with docks and wharves the
grand harbor of Malta is one of the main
reasons the country is so important
strategically the harbour is also one
example of the country striking scenery
while much commercial shipping goes
through the grand harbour it is also a
pleasant place to take a cruise what is
the all-important three cities pass by
the numerous fortifications and see
splendid views of the country’s de facto
capital Valletta the azure window is a
natural rock arch that overlooks the sea
water has worn a hole in the rock
creating an opening through which
visitors can marvel at the expanse of
sea this scenic attraction is a popular
spot in Malta for sightseeing nearby is
the Blue Hole which is one of Malta’s
popular scuba diving locations a small
opening in the land many divers use this
hole to safely access the sea for their
underwater adventures with a population
of roughly 4,000 Marse Ashlock is a
small fishing village found on the
island of Malta this town is considered
the fishing capital of the island as the
majority of Maltese fishing is done at
this port you’ll see the traditional and
very colorful Malta fishing boats line
the bay and Maltese fishers fixing their
nets this picturesque village is also
the setting
market where seafood delights are on
display for visitors to purchase whether
its historic landmarks or natural
attractions you’re looking for Malta is
rich with fascinating spots to explore
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