Malta

Welcome to Malta

Malta is a small country located in the center of the Mediterranean Sea. It is officially known as the Republic of Malta and is composed of three main islands, and they are Malta, Gozo, and Comino. This country has been ruled by many powerful empires such as the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Normans, the Ottoman Empire, and the French. However, Malta became independent in 1964, then it became a member of the Commonwealth. Meanwhile, it was not until 1974, that Malta was officially established as the Republic of Malta. In this country, culture is a blend of all the influences from other civilizations like Romans, Arabs, etc…, which has made it much more exquisite and complex. As a result of that, more than 90% of Maltese people are Roman Catholic and this country possesses a great number of churches. Not only that, but religious festivals (festas) are important in the Maltese culture, each village celebrates its patron saint, with music, feast, and procession.

Valletta, known for its amazing architecture, rich history, and notable landmarks, is the capital city of Malta. This city was originally established by the Knights Hospitaller in 1566 and now it is home to 5,982 people. In 2018, Valletta was chosen and named the European capital of culture. Thus, this city is loaded with historical landmarks, unique architecture, and cultural appeals, such as St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Grandmaster’s Palace, National Museum of Archaeology, this museum offers to showcase the rich history of Malta; providing a closer insight into the historical events and artifacts, including the “Sleeping Lady” statue. In addition, if you want to find the perfect place for relaxation and photography, search no more! the Upper Barrakka Gardens is for you. And if you are a fan of theatre, then you definitely should visit the Teatru Manoel, which is the oldest working theatre in Europe! That is not all! Malta offers some of the most delicious dishes in the world, such as Stuffat Tal-Fenek, Pastizzi, Kapunata, Timpana, Kannoli, and Qaghaq Tal-Ghasel. Now you can have the time of your life in Valletta with Fresh Holiday! Book your flight now!

Interesting Facts About Malta

• Malta filters their drinking water straight from the ocean.
• The University of Malta is one of the oldest universities in Europe and was founded in 1592.
• Malta is believed by some to be the hidden city of Atlantis!
• The initial name of Malta by ancient Greeks and Romans was ‘Melita,’ which means island of honey.