Malta’s up-and-coming capital took centre stage when it was crowned
2018’s Capital of Culture, but there’s much more to the enigmatic island
than Valletta.
Certain countries have a habit of stealing the limelight when it comes to culture. Tourists seeking their fix of classical and renaissance history typically flock to Greece or Italy, piling into packed attractions that have been snapped more times than Kim Kardashian’s backside.
Rome and Athens might be home to some of Europe’s most famous historical sights, but one nearby island offers all that and then some.
Megalithic temples, turquoise lagoons, stretching beaches and a spattering of historic cities, Malta is a bitesize country packing an ancient punch. The little anomaly in the Mediterranean is a veritable sponge, soaking up 7000 years of history, remnants of which are still peppered across the island today.
Read More: Winter getaway: The Mediterranean island with 'the best climate in the world' - The Local
Certain countries have a habit of stealing the limelight when it comes to culture. Tourists seeking their fix of classical and renaissance history typically flock to Greece or Italy, piling into packed attractions that have been snapped more times than Kim Kardashian’s backside.
Rome and Athens might be home to some of Europe’s most famous historical sights, but one nearby island offers all that and then some.
Megalithic temples, turquoise lagoons, stretching beaches and a spattering of historic cities, Malta is a bitesize country packing an ancient punch. The little anomaly in the Mediterranean is a veritable sponge, soaking up 7000 years of history, remnants of which are still peppered across the island today.
Read More: Winter getaway: The Mediterranean island with 'the best climate in the world' - The Local
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