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Armory of Gozo
The Armory of Gozo is an old structure that was probably built in 1776; this date is carved on one of the building's archways. It was probably a grain store at first, and it served as soldiers' mess hall during the British occupation. After that period, it served as an armory. It was opened to the public in 1984 and today contains an exhibit of old armor and weapons, as well as a few items of general interest.
Address: Triq Il-Kwartier San Martin, The Citadel, Victoria.
Telephone: 215 64 188
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Roman Remains at San Pawl Milqi
This is a small chapel near Bumarrad that is dedicated to St. Paul. It was the site of a Roman agricultural estate that was destroyed by fire, only to be reconstructed in the 5 th century AD. Based on the layout, features, and recovered artifacts, the estate was devoted to olive oil production. The chapel of St. Paul on the site dates back to the year 1616. The name San Pawl Milqi translates to St. Paul welcomed and it is traditionally believed that this was the site where St. Paul landed, after being shipwrecked somewhere in Malta in around 60 AD.
Address: San Pawl Milqi Street, Burmarrad.
Telephone: 21582063
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The Manoel Theater Museum
The Teatru Manoel is the most important theater and opera house in Malta , and the country's national theater. It has been built and rebuilt many times since it was first built in 1731. It has hosted countless productions by both local and foreign talent and is the catalyst for the growth and appreciation of the performing arts in Malta .
Address: Valletta.
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Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
The Hypogeum is an underground complex of rooms that was carved out of the limestone around 11 meters below ground. Archaeologists suspect that the site was used as a burial site and temple in Neolithic times. Prehistoric man supposedly used tools such as antlers and stone picks when hewing out the limestone in semi-darkness. There are three levels in the Hypogeum; the upper level consists mostly of tombs, the middle level consists of chambers that bore many statues, amulets, figurines, and vases. The recovered artifacts have been put on display at the National Museum of Archaeology at Valletta. The entire Hypogeum site has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visitors will be delighted to know that tours are conducted every day at the Hypogeum.
Address: Burial Street, Paola.
Telephone: 218 05 019
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Kordin III Temples
These temples were built at roughly the same time as the Ggantija temples , in around 3600 to 3000 BC. They are considered to be the best-preserved trefoil structures in Malta .
Address: Artna, Paola.
Telephone: 216 40 131
The Tarxien Megalithic Temples
The megaliths of Tarxien are among the most important pre-historical artifacts of Malta . They have been opened to the public and offer a glimpse at ancient life in Malta .
Address: Hal-Tarxien.
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Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum
The grotto of Ghar Dalam is the most important archaeological and historical site in Malta . This is where evidence of the earliest civilizations was found, as well as well-preserved remains of the oldest wildlife in Malta . The name translates to the cave of darkness. Ghar Dalam is about 144 meters long, the result of rapid water currents. Only the first 50 meters are open to visitors. According to archaeological studies, the lowest layers of the cave are more than 500,000 years old. When the cave was first excavated, this layer contained fossils of early elephants, hippopotamuses, early mammals, and birds. The layer above that dates back to 18,000 years ago, and the topmost layer dates back to 10,000 years and contained human remains and artifacts. Today, the Ghar Dalam site consists of the cave and a museum. The museum was opened in the early 1930s and features exhibits of the artifacts and fossils that were unearthed in the cave.
Address: Zetjun Road, Birzebbugia.
Telephone: 216 57 419
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The Temples of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra
The Hagar Qim region was discovered under a pile of rubble in 1839. The structures in the area date back to around 2400 BC, more holdovers from the temple culture of prehistoric Malta . The largest existing megalith at Hagar Qim stands over seven meters high and is estimated to weigh about 20 tons. Among the unearthed structures, there is a decorated pillar altar, two table altars, and statues of a fat lady, presumably an early goddess of fertility that the early Maltese worshipped. Another notable feature at Hagar Qim is a three-apse structure near the main temple which could have been the home of a priest or shaman. About 600 meters away from the Hagar Qim temples , the Mnajdra temples can be found. Two large temples that are part of the Mnajdra complex are estimated to have been built in 3400 BC. A third temple is said to be the finest surviving temple built in the temple era of Maltese prehistory.
Address: Qrendi.
Telephone: 214 24 231
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St. James Cavalier Center for Creativity
The St. James Center for Creativity was the Maltese government's Millennium Project that opened in September, 2000. The purpose of the center is to nurture and support the contemporary creative scene, at the same time commemorating Malta 's traditional and historical heritage and culture. The Center is a world-class stage, theater, convention center, and exhibition center; activities that take place in the Center are varied and all very interesting.
Address: Valletta.
Telephone: 212 23 216
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The Ggantija Temples
These are the twin megaliths dating to the third millennium BC, said to be the oldest free-standing structures in the world. It should not be a surprise that these are also the most visited historical sites in Malta . Ggantija roughly translates to Place of Giants. The complex was excavated between 1816 and 1820. The structure of the temple walls indicate that the temples were roofed at one time. Within both temples, the inner apses have crude altars. The layout of the buildings indicate that the large area fronting the temples may have been used as a gathering area for worshippers, while the priest or shaman remained inside the temple structures themselves. The various artifacts unearthed from the Ggantija site have mostly been transported to museums in Victoria and Valletta .
Address: Xaghra, Gozo.
Telephone: 215 53 194
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Gozo Cathedral Museum
This is the single largest museum in Gozo . It includes the Cathedral Archives, a picture gallery, silver vault, and a gallery of clerical vestments. There are more than 2000 items and objects on display.
Address: The Citadel, Victoria.
Telephone: 356 556 087
Villa Tempra Museum
Address: Sir Harry Luke Street, Mgarr.
Telephone: 994 29 769
Folklore Museum
This is a museum dedicated to preserving early Malta history. The buildings of the museum themselves are of an ancient Sicilian-Catalan architecture, which is an unusual sight in Malta . The items and artifacts on display include various everyday goods and implements used in ancient times.
Address: The Citadel, Victoria.
Telephone: 356 566 144
Gharb Folklore Museum
This is a privately-owned museum that contains exhibits related to the ancient and traditional ways of life in Gozo . Visitors can see collections of old work and household tools, clothes, and the antiquated printing press that printed Gozo 's first newspaper.
Address: 99 Gharb Square, Gharb.
Telephone: 215 61 929
Frenc tal-Gharb Museum
Frenc tal-Gharb was Gozo 's well-known faith healer and an apostle of Our Lady of Ta'Pinu. This was his house that was converted into a historical museum.
Address: 74 Rock Street, Gharb.
Telephone: 356 556 187
Gozo Heritage
This is a very interesting museum that features recreations of over 7000 years of Gozo history, starting from the prehistoric, all the way to the modern.
Address: Mgarr Road, Ghajnsielem.
Telephone: 356 551 475
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