Malta (South Eastern Region) – Birgu – Fort St. Angelo (Sally Port)
This is the oldest sally port (a secure entrance) in Malta, which formerly linked Ferramolino’s fortifications to St. Angelo’s Battery.
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Malta (South Eastern Region) – Birgu – Order of St. John
I’ve read a lot this week about the Knights of St. John, the Christian crusaders who successfully defended themselves against
Read MoreMalta (South Eastern Region) – Valletta – Worn Steps
These steps are several hundred years old, which is evident from the heavy usage that they have had. The steps
Read MoreMalta (Northern Region) – Mellieha – Our Lady of the Grotto
Near to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa is this stone gate, which is the entrance to a church located
Read MoreMalta (Northern Region) – St. Paul’s Bay
Just a random photo from my balcony at the hotel, some interesting colours in the evening light…..
Read MoreMalta (South Eastern Region) – Valletta – Time Ripens the Prickly Pears
I still have a few more of these to find in Valletta, the sculptures of Maltese proverbs. The text for
Read MoreMalta (South Eastern Region) – Valletta – 67 Kapitali
One of the exciting developments I saw in countries such as Poland, Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania in recent months is the
Read MoreMalta (South Eastern Region) – Valletta – The Whole Cow Sells
I’ve now discovered that there are thirteen of these statues relating to old Maltese proverbs, and this is my fifth
Read MoreMalta (South Eastern Region) – Valletta – Grand Salon
Located on the first floor of the National Museum of Archaeology is the Grand Salon, a room once used by
Read MoreMalta (South Eastern Region) – Valletta – St. Paul’s Shipwreck Church
The entrance to this church is quite small, hiding just how large the interior is behind it. Work, which took
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