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Mediterraneo Marine Park
A popular theme park for families, where visitors can see everything from dolphins to penguins.
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Opening
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Summer: daily from 10am to 5pm;
Winter, Monday to Friday, from 10am to 5pm
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Contact:
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tel. no: 21 372218 or email: mediterraneo@waldonet.net.mt.
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Spinola Bay
Picturesque Spinola Bay is still used by fishermen whose traditional boats are housed just below
the restaurants. The bay is particularly attractive at night and as a venue for open-air dining.
The elegant Spinola Palace, built in 1658 by an Italian knight, Giovanni Spinola, is the landmark historic building on the bay.
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Fort Rinella
Located nearby in Kalkara, this magnificent British coastal fort was built in the last quarter of
the 19th century and is noted for having the largest cannon ever built, weighing 100 tons.
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Opening
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Open Monday to Sunday, except on public holidays, from 10am to 4pm
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Contact:
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Tel 21 800992 or 21 809713. |
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Historical re-enactments are provided from Monday to Saturday at 14.30 hrs and guided tours in English and Maltese are also available.
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Getting
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Bus no. 4 from Valletta will take you to Rinella which is only a few minutes away.
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The Great Siege of Malta and the Knights of St. John
This multi-media presentation which considered one of Europe's most exciting 3-D walk-through historical attractions. In 45 minutes, learn everything you need to know about the legendary
Knights of St. John.
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Opening
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Open Monday to Sunday from 10am, last admission at 4pm.
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Tel: 2123 7574 or 2124 7300 |
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Fully air-conditioned with complete access and facilities for people with disabilities.
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Getting
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Café Premier Complex, Republic Square, Republic Street, Valletta
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The Malta Experience Show
Zoom through over 7000 years of Maltese history in just over 45 minutes via a state-of-the-art multimedia presentation, in a fully air-conditioned theatre no less.
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Opening
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Open Monday to Sunday from 10am, with last admission at 4pm.
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Contact:
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Tel 21 243776, fax no. 21 251284 |
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Getting
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St Elmo Bastions, Mediterranean Street, Valletta
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Blue Grotto
The most famous cave in Malta, it is known as Il-Hnejja in Maltese. Visitors take a boat into the grotto beneath the massive arch; the cave itself is best seen in the early morning light.
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Mdina
The historic settlement of Malta, and the capital before Valetta took its place, this ancient walled
city dates back 4000 years and is filled with majestic palaces and picturesque streets.
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