MALTA, GOZO and COMINO by Cehulić family

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Malta is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean. Throughout history, Malta's location has given it great strategic importance and a sequence of powers including the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Fatimids, Sicilians, Knights of St John, French and the British ruled the islands.

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Malta's heritage is derived from hints of African, European, and Middle Eastern cultural influences.
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Buses (xarabank or karozza tal-linja) are the primary method of public transport on the island.
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City Gate (Putirjal) is the main entrance to Malta's capital city, Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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The Grandmaster's Palace (il-Palazz) built in 16th century, currently houses the Office of the President of Malta.
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Valletta (Il-Belt), the capital of Malta is located in the central-eastern portion of the island of Malta.
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The Upper Barrakka Gardens (Il-Barrakka ta' Fuq) offer a panoramic view of the Grand Harbour.
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Senglea is famous for the statue of Jesus Christ The Redeemer (Ir-Redentur ta` l-Isla), located in the oratory of the basilica.
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Three Cities are located on the east side of Grand Harbour area: Senglea (L-Isla) Cospicua (Bormla) and Vittoriosa (Birgu).
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St. Johns Co-Cathedral (Kon-Katidral ta' San Ġwann) in Valletta, was built by the Knights of Malta between 1573 and 1578.
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The interior, in sharp contrast with the facade, is extremely ornate and decorated in the height of the Baroque period.
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Caravaggio's masterpiece "The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist" (1608) is the most famous work in the church.
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Mdina, the old capital of Malta is situated on a hill in the centre of the island.
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Today's baroque St. Paul's Cathedral was built between 1697 and 1702 to replace a ruined Norman cathedral.
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The Maltese language (Malti) including the diacritically altered letters ż, ċ and ġ, as well as the letters għ, ħ, and ie.
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Malta is a popular tourist destination, with 1.2 mil tourists every year. Tourism infrastructure has increased dramatically over the years.
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Victoria gate in Valleta and beside the sparkling marina, the Msida Parish Church.
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Domed Church of Our Lady in Old City and The Triton Fountain on the City Gate Square, Valletta
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The Mosta Dome known as "Ir-Rotunda" and the old Valletta Waterfront today combined

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