UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES
UNESCO World Heritage sites: the glorious cultural capital of Valletta, the incredible Ħal-Saflieni hypogeum and seven majestic megalithic temples: there is always something to explore in this pearl of the Mediterranean!
With its vast and varied history dating back to prehistoric times, Malta is full of historical beauty to discover.
Valletta
With its centuries-old bastions, ancient architecture and lively cobbled streets, Valletta is the wonderful meeting between history and modern life. Voted European Capital of Culture in 2018, this spectacular city, founded in the 16th century by the Knights of St. John, is brimming with attractions.
Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
One of the most amazing prehistoric sites in the world. An underground cavity on three levels made up of rooms, chambers and passages dug into the rock over an area of 500 square metres. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the only one of its kind in the world!
The temples
Ġgantija Temples: The two temples at this UNESCO heritage site are so large that locals believed they were built by giants!
These megalithic wonders will take your breath away.
The Haġar Qim temples: site of religious worship, dating back over five thousand years. It houses a number of equally extraordinary ancient artefacts including the statues of the famous “fat lady” which were found here during excavations.
The temples of Mnajdra: erected in the Tarxien countryside in astrological alignment with the four seasons: greeting the sunset equinox from here is a centuries-old tradition.
The Temples of Tarxien: These four megalithic wonders are famous for their intricate animal designs and spiral decorations on their panels and altars.
The Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples: This megalithic wonder is one of the oldest religious sites in the world.
The temples of Skorba: they are a significant site, as the remains of the huts tell of the domestic environment of the Neolithic.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Malta.
(Source: visitmalta.com)
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