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THE ACTIVITY AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
Issue No.2
The Official
Events Guide of
Malta & Gozo
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NATIONAL EVENTS - PLACES OF INTEREST
HERITAGE - SPORT - RESTAURANTS
& MUCH MORE...
MAPS INSIDE
In collaboration with
Bryan Adams LIVE at Luxol
RMF Publishing & Surveys Ltd.
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Captivating Gozo!
Small and beautiful as it is, Gozo cannot be seen in just one day.
As a place to relax, ‘hang out’ and live the good life the island
is unsurpassed. After you set foot on Gozo, you’ll know why
you need more than just a day to savour it’s leisurely charms.
The more you enjoy your visit to Gozo, the more likely you
are to return, and to recommend the island to others.
If you are intrigued by this beautiful island’s ability to
create ‘Gozo fanatics’ like ourselves, then plan a visit.
We always stay for more than just a day. It’s the secret
hideaway of all Maltese. Which is why we would prefer
to leave it undiscovered by you. But it’s in our nature to
share the best we have with visitors.
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Editor
Welcome to the June issue
of Events. As summer
approaches and the climate
gets warmer, the Maltese
islands get busier and livelier
than ever with colourful events,
such as village feasts and
open-air parties. This
time of the year needs no
introduction to tourists visiting
Malta & Gozo as many keep
coming over and over agian.
For the young-at-heart there
are two international concerts,
Bryan Admas & Carreras while
discos and parties are not
short at this time of the year.
For those that like culture &
folklore there is no better
season to visit a village feast,
with some of them celebrating
all week, with band marches,
fireworks, processions and
more. Watch out for the Feast
of the month on the 29th June.
This public holiday “St. Peter &
St. Paul”, hosts a number of
activities not to be missed.
RMF Publishing & Surveys Ltd
For advertising please call
Valerie or James on:
21220766 Fax: 21443388
or email:[email protected]
Tourist Info ............................4
Feasts ....................................5
Heritage ................................6
Heritage Valletta ..................10
Music....................................12
Festivals ................................13
Exhibitions ............................14
Restaurants ..........................16
Nightlife ..............................18
Kids ....................................20
Gardens ..............................21
Re-Enactments ......................23
Sport....................................23
Maps....................................24
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of the information given in this magazine, no liability can
be accepted by RMF Publishing and Surveys Limited for
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Tourist Information
Public Transport
Malta’s public transport system
offers a cheap and efficient way
of touring the Island. The main
bus terminus is at Valletta
from where buses operate to all
parts of Malta, although there
are also direct, point to point,
services. The cost of a bus route
ranges from 15 cents to 40
cents. The longest bus journey
takes about fifty minutes; the
average ride is between 20 and
30 minutes.
Car Hire
Fully comprehensively insured
(but for the first Lm 100 of
damages). Daily rates Lm8 Lm15. Petrol : 1 litre - 42c6mils
(lead-free) 42c6mils (normal).
Diesel : 1 litre - 38c9 mils. A
number of internationally
based car hiring firms as well as
local
garages
offer
the
services of self-driven as well
as chauffeur-driven cars.
Driving
Driving is to the left. There
is a speed limit of 80 kilometres per hour on ar terial roads
and 40 kph in urban areas.
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Cycling
Cycling became popular again
since the introduction of all
terrain cycles (ATBs), which are
ideally situated in Malta and
Gozo. ATBs and bicycles may
be hired from various cycle
shops throughout the islands.
Cyclists should remember to
always follow the highway code
and clearly hand signal their
intentions.
Boat Hire
Canoes, rowing boats, sailing
boats, paddle boats and speedboats are available for hire from
a number of operators in the
more popular seaside resorts.
Larger vessels and yachts are
also available for char ter.
Beaches in Malta
These are largely concentrated in
the NW of Malta. Amongst the
most popular are:
St. George’s Bay St. Julian's
From Valletta – Bus 62.
Ghajn Tuffieha, Golden Bay and
Gnejna Bay
From Valletta – Bus 47 and 52.
From Bugibba – Bus 51.
From Sliema – Bus 652.
Mellieha Bay (Ghadira)
Bus 44, 45, 48, 441, 645.
Paradise Bay
Bus 45, 48, 452, 453, 645.
Pretty Bay (South)
Bus 11, 12, 13 – Birzebbuga
Beaches in Gozo
Ramla Bay
Bus 42 from Victoria.
Xlendi Bay
Bus 87 from Victoria.
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Gozo Ferry
A regular ferry runs between
Cirkewwa, the northerly part of
Malta and Mgarr Harbour Gozo.
The crossing takes approximately
25 minutes.
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Open-air Markets
Valletta . Every morning, an openair market is held in Freedom
Square and on Sundays outside
Valletta. The Sunday market is
larger and takes place just outside city gate instead of the bus
terminus. All markets start about
8am and finish at 1pm.
Marsaxlokk. This fishing village is
full of charm. A visit to this village that boasts of the colourful
fishing boats called 'luzzu', is a
must, every day, along the quay,
is an open market with stalls
selling fish, souvenirs, crochet
table-cloths, T-shirts and more.
Birgu/Bormla . The Birgu/Bormla
open market is held every
Tuesday between 9am and 1pm,
just outside the walls of
Cottonera. It’s laid on a stretch of
approximately two kilometers
and is one of the biggest local
markets on the Maltese Islands.
Luggage Wrapping
For peace of mind when travelling, the luggage wrapping
service is the best way to
secure your luggage against
theft, exposure to adverse
weather, hits and scratches, etc.
This service is available in
the departures Lounge at the
Malta International Airport.
Price Lm2 or Euros 4.66.
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Religious Feasts
St. Joseph
Philharmonic band marches at
8.30pm on Friday and from 11am
till 3pm on Saturday. Fireworks
displays take place on Saturday at
9.45pm and 11.45pm.
Ghaxaq
º 1 – 3 June
29th June
Public Holiday
"Imnarja"
Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul
The "Imnarja" (derived from the Italian
word "luminara" - illumination), a public
holiday that is characterized by a nightlong picnic at Buskett Gardens, on the
eve (28-29th) in Rabat. A special
Maltese dish, stewed rabbit, cooked in
large quantities accompanied by local
wines. If you like folklore this is a night
you cannot miss.The feast reaches its climax with donkey and horse races in the
main streets leading to Rabat.
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Holy Trinity
Fireworks displays on Saturday
11pm and Sunday 10pm.
Procession starts at 7.15pm on
Sunday.
Marsa
º 1 – 3 June
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St. Philip
Friday fireworks display at
11.30pm, Saturday band march at
8pm and concert at 10pm with
fireworks during the show and
after, Sunday band march at 9am
and at 6pm including fireworks.
Zebbug
º 8 – 10 June
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The Holy Eucharist
Ghasri, Gozo
º 8 – 10 June
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St. Anthony of Padova
Franciscan
Church,
Ghajnsielem, Gozo
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Corpus Domini
Rabat, Malta
º 8 – 10 June
Our Lady of the Lily
Band marches on Friday and
Saturday at 9pm, the main one
being on Sunday at 1pm. The
main procession is on Sunday
at 7.15pm. Daily fireworks
displays: Thursday 11.30pm,
Friday 9.15pm - 11.45pm,
Feasts
Saturday 9.45pm - 11.30pm, Sun
9.15pm.
Mqabba
º 14 – 17 June
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Sacred Heart of Jesus
Holy processions at 7.30pm
Friday and Saturday. Fireworks
displays are ongoing from
9.30pm till midnight. On
Saturday, the Philarmonic band
will play in the streets.
Fontana,Victoria Gozo
º 15 – 17 June
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St. Catherine of Alexandria
Saturday - concert in churchyard
by
Zejtun
and
Beland
Philarmonic bands starting at
8.30pm. Fireworks at 11.30pm.
Sunday - band marches at 9am
and 1pm, procession at 7.15pm,
fireworks at 10.15pm
Zejtun
º 15 – 17 June
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St. Nicholas
Siggiewi
º 22 – 24 June
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St. George
Qormi
º 22 – 24 June
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St. Peter and St Paul
Basilica Parish Church,
Nadur, Gozo
º 27 – 29 June
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St. Peter and St Paul
Mdina
º 27 – 29 June
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Christ the Redeemer
Senglea
º 15 – 17 June
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St. John the Baptist
Rotunda Parish Church,
Xewkija, Gozo
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Museums & Heritage Sites
International
Museum Day
Extended opening hours in
selected museums and sites
and half price admission fee
throughout the day for individuals, organised by Heritage
Malta.
º 18 May
Temples Multi Site Ticket:
Hagar Qim Temples &
Mnajdra Temples –
Lm3 (€6.99), Infants: Free
the temple’s main doorway
and light up the main axis.
Qrendi
º Mon–Sun: 9am – 5pm
Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66),
Children 6–11: 50c (€1.16),
Students & Senior Citizens:
Lm1 (€2.33), Infants: Free
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Ta’ Hagrat Temples
One of the earliest temples
in Malta. It is almost undoubtedly a partner to Skorba
temples.The plentiful pottery
of an earlier date found at
this site suggest the two temples were built on top of an
earlier village.
St Peter Str., Mgarr Malta
º Tue: 9.30am – 11am
Please phone for group
reservations and other information.
Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66),
Children 6 – 12: 50c (€1.16),
Students & Senior Citizens:
Lm1 (€2.33), Infants: Free
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Maltese tomb-caves.
Mqabba
º Guided tours of only 10
people every last Sunday of
the month: 9.30am –
10.30am
Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66),
Children from 6 – 12: 50c
(€1.16), Students & Senior
Citizens: Lm1 (€2.33), Infants:
Free
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Hagar Qim Temples
The temple stands on a hilltop overlooking the sea and
Filfla, 500m away from
Mnajdra. Much of interest has
been unearthed at Hagar
Qim, such as, a decorated pillar altar and two table-altars.
Qrendi
º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66),
Children aged 6–11: 50c
(€1.16), Students & Senior
Citizens: Lm1 (€2.33),
Infants: Free
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Mnajdra Temples
The site is probably the most
atmospheric and finest surviving of all Malta’s temples.
During Equinox, the rays of
the sun pass directly through
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Tal-Mintna Catacombs
The catacombs have three
separate hypogea which have
now been interconnected to
form one large complex.The
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The Limestone
Heritage Park and Gardens
- Discover how rock was used
to create places for shelter and
burial, for worship and for
defense. A multi-lingual audiovisual presentation accompanied by a commentary along
with music and sound effects,
will take you on a journey
through time.Free parking and
acess to wheelchairs. An
attraction unique in Europe
where the past meets the
present and nature meets
man.
Mons. M. Azzopardi Str.
Siggiewi QRM 14
º Mon - Fri: from 9am 3pm. Sat & Sun: from 9am 12pm
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Skorba Temples
Skorba is one of the most
informative sites since it was
left untouched during the
first two phases of archaeological digs.The typical threeapsed temple replaced a village that had been inhabited
since 5000 – 4300 BC.
St
Anne
Square,
Zebbiegh, Mgarr
Tues:
11.30am
– 1pm
º
(last admission 4.30pm)
Please phone for group
reservations and other information.
Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66),
Children from 6 – 12: 50c
(€1.16), Students & Senior
Citizens: Lm1 (€2.33), Infants:
Free
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structures dating back to
3600 - 2500 BC.The temples
contain detailed carvings of
domestic animals, altars, and
screens decorated with spiral
designs and other patterns.
Neolithic Temples Street,
Tarxien
º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
Tickets: Adults: Lm1 (€2.33),
Children from 6 – 11: 25c
(€0.58), Students 12 - 17 &
Senior Citizens: 50c (€1.25),
Infants: Free
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Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
This UNESCO World
Heritage monument consists
of halls, chambers and passages cut in rock. The complex is grouped in 3 levels
dating from different periods,
the deepest room being
10.6m under road surface.
Burial Street, Paola
º 9am–11am, 1pm – 4pm,
guided tours on the hour.
Tickets: Adults: Lm4 (€9.32),
Children, Students & Senior
Citizens: Lm2 (€4.66), Infants
under 6: no admittance
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Tarxien Temples
This site is the most complex
consisting of four megalithic
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Tickets can be purchased
from Hal Saflieni Hypogeum,
Paola and National Museum
of Archaeology, Valletta from
Malta and Ggantija Temples,
Xaghra and Museum of
Archaeology, Citadel from
Gozo or booked online from
www.heritagemaltashop.com
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Vittoriosa Multi Site Ticket:
Inquisitor's Palace & Malta
Maritime Museum – Lm3
(€6.99), infants: Free
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Inquisitor’s Palace
Vittoriosa
The Palace was built as civil
law courts for the Order of
St John and remained so
until 1571. It was made an
official residence when then
first general inquisitor Mgr
Pietro Dusina came to
Malta.
Main Gate Str., Vittoriosa
º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66),
Children 6 – 12: 50c (€1.16),
Students & Senior Citizens:
Lm1 (€2.33), Infants: Free
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The Bir Mula Exhibition
The exhibition includes a
read-through narrative on
the history of Cospicua.
79, St Margerita Str,
Cospicua
º Saturdays & Sundays
from 10am - 12pm
21661000, 21826427
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[email protected]
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Malta Maritime
Museum, Vittoriosa
A former British Naval
Bakery, the museum shows
Malta’s maritime history
within a Mediterranean
context. It also illustrates
the global nature of seafaring and its impact on society.
Ex-Naval Bakery,Vittoriosa
º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66),
Children 6–12: 50c (€1.16),
Students & Senior Citizens:
Lm1 (€2.33), Infants: Free
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(last admission 4.30pm)
Tickets: Adults: Lm2.50
(€5.82), Children from 6 –
11: 75c (€1.75), Students &
Senior Citizens: Lm1.25
(€2.91), Infants: Free
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Ghar Dalam Cave &
Museum, Birzebbuga
The site is the earliest evidence of human settlement
on Malta round 7,400 years
ago. The cave was formed
by an overlaying river making it become 144m deep.
Only the first 50m are open
to visitors.
Zejtun Road,Birzebbuga
º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
Tickets: Adults: Lm1.50
(€3.49), Children from 6 –
11: 50c (€1.16), Students 12
- 17 & Senior Citizens: 75c
(€1.75), Infants: Free
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Rabat/Mdina Multi Site
Ticket: Domus Romana, St
Paul's
Catacombs
&
National
Museum
of
Natural History - Lm5
(€11.65), infants: Free
Domus Romana, Rabat
The Roman house contains
one of the finest and oldest
polychrome mosaic pavements surrounded by a
Doric peristyle which can
be found in the lower floor
of the museum.
Museum
Esplanade,
Rabat, Malta
º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm
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St. Paul's Catacombs
The underground Roman
cemeteries, the earliest
and largest archaeological
evidence of Christianity in
Malta, were used till 4th
century AD.Though smaller
in size than those of Italy
and North Africa, they are
richer in architecture.
St Agatha Street, Rabat
º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
Tickets:
Adults:
Lm2
(€4.66), Children from 6 –
12: 50c (€1.16), Students &
Senior
Citizens:
Lm1
(€2.33), Infants: Free
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National Museum of
Natural History, Mdina
The 18th century Magisterial
Palace of Justice currently
holds over 10,000 rocks
and minerals, over 3,500
birds, eggs and nests, 200
mammals, over 200 fish
species and thousands
shells and insects. A must
for nature & history lovers.
Vilhena Palace, St Publius
Square, Mdina
º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
Tickets:
Adults:
Lm1
(€2.33), Children from 6 –
12: 25c (€0.58), Students &
Senior Citizens: 50c (€1.25),
Infants: Free
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Museums & Heritage Sites in Valletta
ST. JOHN’S CO-CATHEDRAL AND MUSEUM
St. John’s Co-Cathedral, formerly the Conventual Church of the
Order of St John, is historically and artistically one of the most
important monuments on the island. It was built between 1573 and
1577 to the design of Gerolamo Cassar, chief engineer of the Order.
The “Beheading of St. John”, Caravaggio’s masterpiece, hangs in the
Oratory. Inside the Cathedral is a hymn of light and colour to the
glory of the ‘Monks in Armour’ and their patron Saint John. Scenes
from the life of the Saint are depicted by the famous artist Mattia
Preti along the whole length of the ceiling.The side chapels serving
the various langue into which the Order was divided are of magnificent artistry. In the crypt there are buried the Grand Masters of
the Order who died before St. John’s was built.The museum houses a unique collection of Flemish tapestries, silver objects and church
St John’s Street, Valletta ºWeekdays 9:30am vestments.
4:30pm, Saturdays 9:30am - 12:30pm. Tickets: Adults Lm2.50
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Citizens: Lm1 (€2.33), Infants:
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of the top floor.
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Palace Armoury
One of the world’s greatest
arms collections housed in its
original building. In 1860 the
armoury
was
officially
opened as Malta’s first public
museum containing material
of Italian, German, French and
Spanish origin.
Grandmaster's Palace,
Merchants Street, Valletta.
º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm .
Closed on Thursday.
Tickets: Adults: Lm2 (€4.66),
Children from 6 – 11: 50c
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National Museum of
Archaeology
Previously
known
as
Auberge de Provence, built
after the Great Siege in the
late 16th century, the museum contains a number of
arte-facts from the prehistoric periods. Currently it
holds the Chinese Terracotta
Soldiers.
Auberge de Provence,
Republic Street,Valletta.
Time: Mon – Sun: 9am –
7pm
Tickets: Adults: Lm3 (€6.99),
Children from 6 – 11: Lm2
(€4.56), Students & Senior
Citizens: Lm2.50 (€5.82),
Family ticket (2 adults + 2
children) weekends + pub.
hols: Lm7 (€16.31)
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National Museum
of Fine Arts
The Palace exhibits paintings by Mattia Preti, Guido
Reni, Antonio Scior tino
and a water-colour by
Turner of the Grand
Harbour.
Works
by
Perugino, Carpaccio and
Preti have to be seen by
appointment as they are
displayed under controlled
lighting conditions.
South Street, Valletta
º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
Tickets:
Adults:
Lm1
(€2.33), Children from 6 –
11: 25c (€0.58), Students
12 - 17 & Senior Citizens:
50c (€1.25), Infants under
5: Free
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charge for temporary or
special exhibitions.
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Lascaris War Rooms
Visitors can re-live on site
what happened during
World War II in Malta and
see the actual rooms where
allied commanders such as
Eisenhower
and
Montgomery used to conduct their operations.
Lascaris Ditch,Valletta
º Mon – Fri: 9am -3.30pm,
Sat/Sun: 9am – 12.30pm.
Public Holidays closed.
Tickets: Adults: Lm1.75,
Children: 85c
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St James Cavalier,
Centre for Creativity
Built after the Great Siege to
serve as a raised gun-platform, nowadays it is the only
Centre of Creativity in Malta
offering performances, art
exhibitions, concerts and
artistic films.
Lascaris Ditch,Valletta
º 10am – 9pm.
Entrance to exhibitions is
free. Performances vary
according to production.
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National War Museum
The museum represents
Malta’s military role under
British rule post the 1800’s,
especially during World War
II. It holds numerous photos
of Malta during the war, the
relic of Italian E-Boat and the
Gloster Gladiator Faith.
Fort St Elmo,Valletta
º Mon – Sun: 9am – 5pm
Tickets: Adults: Lm1 (€2.33),
Children 6 – 12: 25c (€0.58),
Students & Senior Citizens:
50c (€1.25), Infants: Free
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Tickets: Tour - Lm.170,
Performances vary according to production.
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You haven’t experienced
Malta, until you’ve experienced it UNDER SIEGE.
Where else but in the Centre
of Valletta! This audio-visual &
multi lingual walk-through
takes you on an exhilarating
journey through time. You’ll
be attacked, you’ll find yourself on a mighty Turkish war
galley and fight with the
Knights of St. John against
Turkish soldiers.You’ll experience the drama of the Great
Seige in 1565. Face cannon
shots and much much more...
Café Premier Complex,
Republic Square, Republic
Street, Valletta
º Mon-Sun from 10am.
Tickets: Adults: Lm3.50,
Students: Lm2, Senior Citiz..
Lm2.95, Children Lm2.75.
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Manoel Theatre
One of the first Baroque
theatres built in Europe by
the Grand Master Manoel
de Vilhena. It is a work of art
because of its good acoustics
and aesthetics.
115, Old Theatre Street,
Valletta
º Guided tours Mon – Fri:
10.15am, 11am, 11.45am,
12.30pm, 1.15pm, 2pm,
2.45pm,
3.30pm
Sat:
10.15am, 11am, 11.45am,
12.30pm
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The Knights
Hospitaliers
In 1574, the building called
the Sacra Infermeria, was
considered one of the best
hospitals in Europe. Visitors
can go back in time through
sights, sound and visual
effects of the period.
The
Mediterranean
Conference Centre, Hospital
Street, Valletta
º Weekdays: 9.30am –
4.30pm. Weekend & pub.
hols. 9.30am - 4pm.
Tickets: Adults: Lm1.85,
Children: 90c. Students &
Senior Citiz. Lm1.25. Family
Group Lm4.50. Special prices
for large groups.
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The Malta Experience an
audio-visual
spectacular,
retraces 7000 years of
Maltese history. Located
within the bastion walls of
Fort St. Elmo.The 45 minute,
fully digital show, is projected
on a 10 meter screen with
commentary in one of 12
languages. The establishment
also includes a souvenir shop
and a cafeteria overlooking
the Grand Harbour.
St. Elmo Bastions,
Mediterranean Str. Valletta
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Performances
Grajjietna
Ix-Xewkija tul iz-Zmien
An original musical, highlighting
the history of the first village in
Gozo, with the participation of
various renowned singers.
Pjazza San Gwanni lBattista, Xewkija, Gozo.
º 12, 13 June, 8pm
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Girls
A romantic comedy in Russian
directed by Yuri Chulyukin. A
naive and open hearted graduate of a cooking school finds
her first job. Soon she falls in
love only to discover her
boyfriend has had a bet with his
friends to win her heart.
Russian Cultural Centre,
Valletta.
º 20 June
21245168
Lunchtime concerts
Concer ts every Thursday at
12.30pm and Sunday 11am.
Proceeds go to the restoration
of the Church. Tickets from St
James Cavalier.
St Catherine of Italy Church,
Valletta (near Police Station)
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Monday Ovations
A concert organized by the
Malta Cultural Institute. Dress
code not in jeans.
The Casino Maltese, Republic
Street,Valletta.
º 4 June, 7pm.
Tickets: Donation
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Nani Celebration Concert
The Family Nani Concert programme includes Agostino’s
Sinfonia in Do, Dr Paolo’s Il
Naufragio di S. Paolo, Paul’s
Andasante per Archi, Antonio’s
Tantum Ergo for Tenor & Strings
and Emanuele’s Sinfonia no. 1
St Julian’s Parish Church
º 22 June
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Kuncert Banda Mnarja
A concert by the Philarmonic
Society of Mnarja.
Council Garden, Archbishop
M. Camilleri Square, Nadur,
Gozo
º 25 June
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Ggantija Alive 2007
An experience of performing
arts, crafts, heritage and culture.
Ggantija Neolithic Temples,
Xaghra, Gozo.
º 30 June, 3pm onwards
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Concerts/Live Gigs:
Jazz Nights
Cawfra Jazz Quartet - Sammy
Hayman (Pianofor te), Chris
Porter (Double Bass), Simon
Vella (Fiddle), Gordon Bonello
(Drums). Musicians welcome to
come along, bring their instruments and jam along.
Ciao Fra Piano Bar ed
Osteria, Xemxija Hill, St Paul's
Bay (Next Door to Beachaven).
º Ever y Friday. Opens at
8.30pm. Music star ts from
10pm till late.
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Jose Carreras in Concert
A concert with guest soprano
Lydia Caruana and the Orkestra
Nazzjonali led by Marcelline Agius
and conducted by David Gimenez.
St George’s Square,Valletta
º 8 June, 8.30pm
Tickets: Lm40, Lm50
21316666, 21842538
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Orchestral Concert – Good
Causes Fund
The programme includes Light
Cavalry, Rondo for Cello &
Orchestra, Hungarian Rhapsody,
Masquerade Suite and Capriccio
Espagnol.The orchestra is led by
Marcelline Agius and conducted
by Christopher Muscat.
The Palace Cour tyard,
Valletta.
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Brian Adams – Live in Malta
Canadian rock singer, guitarist,
songwriter and photographer
will be visiting Malta for a live
concert. Bryan Adams is best
known for his singles 18 till I die
and Summer of ’69.
Luxol Grounds, Pembroke
º 28 June. Doors open at
6.30pm
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Festivals
Festival Folkloristiku
Mediterranju
A folkloristic festival organised
by the Malta Council for Culture
and the Arts
Gharghur
º 6 June
21245168
6th Annual Edition of the
Gozo Trade Fair
The show will feature a wide
variety of items including crafts,
furniture, financial services, local
products, information stalls, heating and cooling systems, food
and confectionery stalls, cars,
swimming pools, aluminium
works, security systems, communications, home decorations and
real estate. There will also be a
fun park for children.
Gozo Sports Complex,
Europe Street,Victoria, Gozo
º 7, 8, 9, 10 June.Thurs: 7pm –
10pm, Fri & Sat: 5pm–10pm, Sun:
10am–1pm, 5pm–10pm. Free
Entrance
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Festival Folkloristiku
Mediterranju
A folkloristic festival organised
by the Malta Council for Culture
and the Arts
Floriana
º 9, 10 June
21245168
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Victoria International
Arts Festival
The 10th edition of the arts festival will include Maltese or international artists almost every day
with brass ensembles, recitals
with various instruments, choirs,
classical and contemporary concer ts, literary evenings and
operas.
º15 June – 22 July
Victoria, Gozo
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Iklafest 2007
An evening of gastronomy and
music organised by the Local
Council of Ghasri.
Pjazza s-Salvatur, Ghasri,
Gozo.
8
º June, 9pm
Free Entrance
21550137
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Agricultural Fair
and Exhibition
An exhibition of local products
with folk enter tainment and
wine tasting.
Pjazza Mons. Martin
Camilleri, Nadur, Gozo
º 23, 24 June, 8am onwards
21558080
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Ix-Xalata tal-Festa
A variety show and local food
organised by the Nadur Local
Council
Gnien il-Kunsill, Nadur, Gozo
º 30 June, 8pm onwards
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Gaiafest Festival
of Holistic Living
The festival includes live bands,
dance, films, arts and crafts, talks
and workshops, martial arts,
stalls selling organic and natural
products and services, massages
and the like.
Elysium Centre, Ghajn
Tuffieha Road, Ghajn Tuffieha
º 7, 8, 9, 10 June. Open 5.30pm
21584473/4, 99829836
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Traditional Local Activities
Traditional pony races
Pjazza s-Salvatur, Ghasri,
Gozo.
º 10 June, 1.30pm
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Traditional Horse Parade
From Castelvenere Garden
till Pjazza San Gwanni l-Battista,
Xewkija, Gozo
º 17 June, 9am
21558822
L-Imnarja mal-Bajja
A welcome to Summer Fete of
folklore, entertainment and gastronomy, organised by the Gozo
Cultural Council and the Munxar
Local Council
Xlendi Bay, Gozo
º 30 June, 1 July, 8pm onwards
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Exhibitions
ArtBox – Gallery of
Modern Art
Permanent international exhibition of paintings, ceramics,
photography, mixed media and
jewellery by Belgians Tanja Van
Poucke and Hilde Verbeke
Maltese Barbara Attard Pettet
and Rosella Schembri, Swiss
Katrin Grech, Austrian Hermine
Sammut, Germans Ulrike Lotz
and Jorg Böttcher and English
Ivan C. Rodgers and Jacky
and Dereck R. Roberts.
Zeppi’s Pub, St Joseph
Square Qala, Gozo
Tues
– Sat: 10am – 5pm, Sun
º
9am – 12pm.
21560069, 21555051
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Upper Galleries, St James
Cavalier,Valletta
Till
º 17 June, 10am – 9pm
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The Temples: Structures
and Stones
An exhibition of high contrast
monotone prints by Gordon
Weston.
The Lobby, National Museum
of Archaeology
º Till 17 June, Mon – Sun 9am
till 7pm (last admission 6.30pm)
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“Ë”
An exhibition of abstract drawings by Caesar Attard showing
his work from 1999 up to 2006.
Hall,
Contemporary
National Museum of Fine Arts,
Valletta
º Till 12 June. Mon – Sun 9am
till 5pm (last admission 4.30pm)
21225769
Contemporary Art
An exhibition by Gaspare
Cascio. Dates: Until 1 July
Heritage Malta Head Office
Premises
º Mon – Fri 8am till 4pm
22954000, 22954300
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Fr Emmanuel Magri SJ:
Jesuit, Ethnographer,
Archaeologist
The exhibition presents a tribute
to Fr Magri, who contributed to
the development of archaeology
in Malta.The exhibition consists of
artefacts Magri himself excavated,
one of them a copy of the original cippus.
Inquisitor's Palace,Vittoriosa
º Till 29 July, 9am - 5pm (last
admission at 4.30pm)
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Picasso’s Laboratory
Edukarti (4th year B.ed Art
Students) in collaboration with
MA students from Camberwell
College of Arts in London are
presenting their work inspired
from Picasso’s Les Demoiselles
d’Avignon.
Main & Terrace Hall, St
James Cavalier,Valletta
º Till 17 June, 10am – 9pm
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The Philosophical Brothel
Twelve artists, most of whom
lecturers of the eight students
from Edukarti, are also exhibiting
their work inspired from
Picasso’s
Les
Demoiselles
d’Avignon.
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Battle of Angels
An exhibition of paintings by
Tonio Mallia.
Loggia, National Museum of
Fine Arts,Valletta
º Till 19 June, Mon – Sun 9am
till 5pm (last admission 4.30pm)
21225769
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A Cross Section
of my Art life
An exhibition of watercolours
and other media by Mary Clare
Albanozzo. Part of the proceeds
from the exhibition will be
donated to Dar tal-Providenza
and the Caritas Drug Program.
Heritage Malta Head Office
Premises
Till
º 1 July, Mon – Friday 8am
till 4pm
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Silent Warriors – The
Chinese Terracotta Soldiers
The exhibition consists of 81
original artefacts, including 10
terracotta soldiers, 2 horses and
a number of bronze and pottery
cooking utensils, personal ornaments, weapons, coins, terracotta
animals and other artefacts
excavated in the last 30 years.
The National Museum of
Archaeology,Valletta
º Till 31 July. Mon – Sun: 9am –
7pm (last admission 6.30pm)
Tickets: Adults: Lm3 (€6.99),
Children under 12: Lm2 (€4.66),
Students & Senior Citizens:
Lm2.50 (€5.82), Family Pack
(2 adults & 2 children on weekends & public holidays) Lm7
(€16.31).
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42nd
Open
Annual
Exhibition of Photography
A photo exhibition organised by
the Malta Photographic Society.
The Italian Cultural Institute,
St George’s Square,Valletta
º 5 – 22 June
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Caravaggio in Salt
An exhibition of salt works produced by members of the police
force depicting some of
Caravaggio’s works.
Inquisitor’s Palace,Vittoriosa
º Till 31 August. Mon – Sun
8am till 5pm (last admission
4.30pm)
22954323
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Silver Filigree
An exhibition of Silver Filigree
organised by the Gozo School of
Art
Banca Giuratale, Independence
Square,Victoria, Gozo
º 1 - 3 June. Mon – Fri: 8am to
4.30pm, Sat: 8am – 12pm, 1pm –
4pm, Sun: 9am – 12pm
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A Tale of Consequent
Parallels
An exhibition of paintings by
Damian Ebejer featuring some
of his recent and some earlier
works too including life size samples and photographic reproductions of his ceiling and mural
artistic renderings.
Gallery G's exhibition halls,
no 4, Sr Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija
Bus No: 41, 49, 54, 55, 58
º 2 - 22 June. Mon to Fri 9am
– 5pm, Sat 9.30am – 12.30pm
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An Exhibition of Sculptures
by Julie Apap 1
Banca Giuratale, Independence
Square,Victoria, Gozo
º 6 - 30 June. Mon – Fri: 8am
to 4.30pm, Sat: 8am – 12pm,
1pm – 4pm, Sun: 9am – 12pm
21556125
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Go Fish
The first solo exhibition by Jackie
Roberts of artistic metalwork
celebrating marine life portraying giant psychedelic sea horses,
electrifying rays and menacing
molluscs.
art… e Gallery, 1 Library Str,
Victoria, Gozo (near Oratorju
Dun Bosco)
º 9 June - 5 July. Mon – Sat:
9.30am–12.15pm, Fri: 5pm–7pm
(other times by appointment)
79562753, 99804774
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Voyage & Voir: Travellers of
the Grand Tour
Exhibition organised by Heritage
Malta and the Comune
Palazzolo Acreide as part of EU
programme Interreg IIIA Italia –
Malta.
The Malta Maritime Museum,
Vittoriosa
º 15 June - 30 September. Mon
– Sun 8am till 5pm (last admission 4.30pm)
22954323
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Goya’s Disparates
An exhibition of Goya’s original
engravings
organised
by
Heritage Malta and the Spanish
Embassy in Malta.
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Exhibitions
Palace,Vittoriosa
) 21Inquisitor’s
June - 16 September. Mon
º
– Sun 8am till 5pm (last admission 4.30pm)
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Generation
by Mark Gerada
His first exhibition in Malta, the
Australian artist displays his
childhood memories through
collages made by his canvases
and old photographs taken by
his father and grandfather in the
1970’s.
Main Hall, St James Cavalier
º 22 June - 5 Aug, 10am–9pm
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Layers
Julian Calabrese was born in UK
of Celtic and Italian ancestry.
This rich mix, together with his
inspiration from working in film,
theatre and design fields, has
stimulated him in creating a
unique style and approach to his
work.
Gallery G's exhibition halls,
no 4, Sr Ugo Mifsud Street, Lija
Bus No: 41, 49, 54, 55, 58
º 30 June - September. Mon to
Fri 9am – 5pm, Sat 9.30am –
12.30pm
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work Surreal and
prismatic
Exhibition of paintings by
Joseph Barbara. This exhibition is being held at Nuvo Art
& Dine Restaurant (German
food)
102, Triq iz-Zonqor,
Marsascala.
l
º - 15th June. Open
everyday except Monday
from 7 till late.
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Fusion 4
Set within the fortification
walls of Valletta, the place
offers a unique experience
and atmosphere for a
romantic
night
out.
International food offered
on the menu with a difference.
Triq il-Kavallier San
Gwann, Valletta
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La Zucca
A cute small restaurant in
the heart of Valletta opposite the Church of St Paul
offering pizza, pasta and salads. Ideal for an intimate
night out.
St
Paul’s
Valletta
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your Street,
comments
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Terrace Al Fresco
Visit The Terrace Al Fresco
and savour one of our BBQ
nights overlooking the picturesque valley of the Village
of Mellieha, It is an ideal place
to relax and chill out followed by live entertainment.
Adenau Street, Melleiha
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Mirabelle Restaurant
In the hub of Bugibba, the
restaurant offers seating
indoors and outdoors.
Good services and prices. A
good stop for a group of
friends.
Misrah
il-Bajja
ta’
Bugibba, Bugibba
21572163
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De Robertis
The restaurant is on the terrace of a 16th century
Palazzo formerly known as
Palazzo Xara. It has breathtaking views of the Valletta
harbours and Valletta itself
till Floriana. It is also opened
for lunch.
Castille Hotel, Castille
Square,Valletta.
21220173, 21243677
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Del Borgo
An old place situated in the
hear t of Birgu near the
Inquisitor’s Palace. It is an
ideal place for a chill out
with friends or loved one.
Excellent wine menu and
unusual
platters
and
desserts.
Tower of St John Street,
Birgu.
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The Kitchen
This is one of the top
restaurants on the island.
Owned by international
award-winning Chef Mark
Gauci and his partner
Nadja, this is the kind of
place that makes you want
to return. Discover a minimalist yet comforting
environment, an atmosphere that only few places
on the island can create.
Reservation recommended.
Lunch:Wednesday-Sunday
Dinner: Monday-Sunday
210, Tower Road,
Sliema, Malta.
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Enjoy Chinese food at it's
best. Open for lunch from
Wed - Sun. Ta’ Xbiex closed
on Monday. St. Andrew’s
closed on Tuesday.We serve
buffet and set menus, takeaway and delivery.
Pavillion Abate Rigord
Str, Ta' Xbiex
º Wed - Sun
21317342, 79493380
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Pavillon Palace St
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Andrew's Rd, St Andrews
º Wed - Sun
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Manchuria Restaurant
Acclaimed northern Chinese
food, served in sensational
surroundings beside the yacht
marina on the grand Harbour
at the Vittoriosa Waterfront.
Indoor and outdoor dining.
Excellent wine list, draught
beers. Get a FREE beer or
soft drink with your meal
when presenting this advert.
Old Treasury Building,
Vittoriosa Waterfront Birgu.
º Open 7 days 11.30am till
late.
21807230, 99293645
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Il-Kartell Restaurant
An old rustic restaurant
made up from three boat
houses facing Marsalforn
Bay. The cuisine is mainly
Mediterranean
including
Maltese and Gozitan food.
Cosy atmosphere and
excellent waiting service.
Food available for coeliacs.
Bakery
Street,
Marsalforn, Gozo.
21556918, 79001965
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Café Jubilee
Just in front of the Victoria
market, the cafeteria is the
ideal place after a day out in
the Cittadella. The menu
varies from bread, salads, pies,
home-made ice-cream to
original speciality of the day.
8, Independence Square,
Victoria, Gozo
21558921
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Eating Out
Located right on the
Portomaso yacht marina,
namaste offers the highest
level of Indian cuisine to be
found on the Maltese
Islands.
Cool ambience with a fantastic selection of Indian
Gastronomy.
Portomaso
Marina,
Portomaso, St. Julian’s
21378202, 99424989
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Night Life
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Night Life
Paceville
St Julian’s and Paceville are Malta’s
main nightlife areas. Paceville lies
on the hill between Spinola Bay
and St George’s Bay. It is the
scene of Malta’s year-round
nightlife and offers leisure, entertainment and dining to suit all
tastes. There is plenty to choose
from: Paceville has the latest in
club DJ music, as well as piano
bars, an elegant casino and
superb restaurants. The casino is
in Villa Dragonara, once the private home of a 19th century
Maltese aristocrat.
St. Julian’s
St Julian’s is now an extension of
Sliema although it started off as a
small fishing port, based on
Spinola and Balluta Bays. Like
Sliema, it is now a major residential and tourist centre, and home
to some of Malta’s newest hotels.
St Julian’s merges with Paceville,
Malta’s main nightlife centre
where there are clubs, casinos
and numerous restaurants, cafes
and bars. Picturesque Spinola
Bay is still used by fishermen
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whose traditional boats are
housed just below the restaurants. The bay is particularly
attractive at night and as a venue
for open-air dining.
Casino
Ever yone has to have an
evening’s flutter once in a
while. And there is no better
time than on holiday. Malta
has several excellent casinos.
Choose from an elegant colonial-style villa, an ultra modern
hotel complex, or a restored
17th centur y, harbour-side
palace. All provide great
enter tainment whether you’re
new to the tables or have
tried your luck before.
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Fridays at Gianpula
Gianpula, Limits of Rabat
Tickets: Lm2.50, Lm7 membership lasting till September
º 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June, 6 July
99472133
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Reflex 80’s
Gianpula, Limits of Rabat
Tickets: Lm2.50
2
º June
99472133
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Classical & Jazz
If you’re a music buff or just simply wish to have a special, musical
night out, you’ll be spoilt for
choice. The Islands not only host
several major musical festivals, but
they also offer weekly musical
events. (see page 12)
Folk & Band Music
Band music is one of the most
popular traditions on the
Islands. Ever y town and village
has at least one, usually two,
band clubs. Band music is taken
seriously here, and is the mainstay
of
many
open-air
events.The highlight of the year
for band music is the parish
festa. If this is your style of
music, you’ll find a variety of
band marches and performances throughout the year in various locations. (see page 15)
Valletta Waterfront by night
Valletta Waterfro n t
The Valletta Waterfront, in
Floriana, is Grand Master Pinto's
baroque Wharf built in the 18th
Century. It has been thoroughly
renovated into an enter tainment area. It is currently being
used as a popular venue with a
concentration of upmarket bars
and restaurants after a recent
thorough restoration process.
International names such as
Hard Rock Cafe operate in the
area.
you’re
virtually
there!
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Malta, Gozo & Comino will definitely put you in a better mood.
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Kids
Mediterraneo
M arine Park
The marine park has an array of
animals ranging from dolphins to
parrots. There is a dolphin show,
a sealion show and a very entertaining parrot show. If this is not
enough to keep you busy, then
you have the opportunity of a
lifetime - swimming with dolphins! A unique experience
offered to able swimmers.
Mediterraneo also offer an interactive programme which allows
you to get up close and personal
with the various animals at the
park!
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Splash and Fun
Situated in Bahar Ic-Caghaq, the only
place on the island that offers a fun
packed day for kids. With water
slides, shoots and a dinosaur park,
this is a great day out for the family.
Situated on the sea shore it offers a
large pool area for relaxing along
with a snack bar, there is also ample
parking space offered. The great
thing is that there is Mediterraneo
Marine Park next door which can
also be included in the days itinerary.
Popeye’s Village
The old classic movie from 1980
with Robin Williams as Popeye,
was filmed in Malta.The whole village was built purposely for the
movie and still remains there
today. One can visit Popeye’s
Village and get a feel of what it
was like to be in the movie.There
is a bar and restaurant, souvenir
shop and even a kid’s amusement
park. Also animation, an audio
visual show and even a boat trip!
Anchor Bay Leisures Ltd, Mellieha
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Playmobil Fun Park
This is a real treat for all children.
Playmobil has a factory in Malta
that now has a fun park open to
visitors, you can even organise a
birthday party there!
Playmobil Malta Ltd. HF80,
Industrial Estate, Hal-Far, BBG 06.
(+356) 22242445
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Gardens
San Anton Gardens
Definately the most popular of
all gardens in the Maltese
islands. This botanical garden
found in Attard was laid out by
Grand Master Antoine de Paule
to complement his summer
residence “San Anton Palace”,
today used as the president’s
residence. You can relax in this
garden that opens from 9am to
5pm daily and enjoy the lovely
duck ponds and fountains in the
heart of this peaceful place.
Upper Barrak k a
Gardens
This is one of two gardens, one
named Upper Barrakka and the
other Lower Barrakka, facing
the Grand Harbour in Valletta.
Both offer a panoramic view of
the Grand Harbour. The Upper
Barrakka Gardens offer the
best view since they’re more
centered and at a much higher
level.The garden was the gift of
an eighteenth-century knight.
The Anglican Garrison Church
partly intrudes upon it.The garden is built on top of a demibastion. The Grand Harbour
side of the Gardens is surrounded by a wrought-iron
fence. The view of the Harbour
from this vantage point is magnificent and many people spend
hours taking in the site.
Lower Barrak k a
Gardens
The gardens are part of St
Christopher’s Bastion and have a
view of the harbour. At their
center is a small Greek-style folly
built in memory of Governor Sir
Alexander Ball, who led the
siege against the French in 1800
and subsequently became
Britain’s first civil commissioner
of Malta. The French during the
1798-1800 siege cultivated
these gardens, like many of
Valletta’s open spaces.
Hastings Gardens
From the National Museum of
Fine Arts, it is well worth taking
a stroll through the nearby
Hastings Gardens, named after
a former Governor General,
the Marquess of Hastings
(1824-26).
A rgotti Botanical
Gardens
In 1805 the British governor
appointed a Carmelite friar,
Malta’s first professor of natural
history. He assembled the
plants in Floriana’s Mall and 50
years later they were moved to
the site of the present Argotti
Gardens, then the preserve of a
deceased knight.
Buskett Gardens
No more than 2kms from
Dingli Cliffs, sitting under the
watchful eye of Cardinal Grand
Master de Verdalle’s summer
retreat, are Buskett Gardens.
Panoplies of foliage spread their
shade over the valley floor, providing a welcome respite
against the heat of summer.
There are orange and cypress
trees, irregular cacti, leguminous
carobs, aromatic firs and the
Judas tree, which foretells
Easter with its pink blossom
(this is said to be the tree from
which Judas hung himself).
Gardens
Palazzo Parisio
19th century Maltese Palace,
home of the Marquis Scicluna
family, with a history, architecture and interior unique in
Malta. A glorious showcase of
Maltese and Italian craftsmanship with an ornate gilded, mirrored ballroom reminiscent of
Versailles.
Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar
NXR 1700
º Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
(except public hols.) Tickets:
Adults Lm2.25, Student &
Children Lm1.75
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Palazzo Parisio Gardens
These privately owned gardens
rank amongst the finest in
Malta and have seasonal appeal
all year round. The two classic,
baroque walled gardens are a
charming mixture of Italian
symmetry and Mediterranean
colour and perfumes.
Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar
NXR 1700
º Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
(except public hols.) Tickets:
Adults Lm2.25, Student &
Children Lm1.75
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Captain Morgan
Cruises
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Captain Morgan Cruises
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Scuba diving for everybody. From
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BSAC courses starting daily. Our
regular programmes include: Boat,
night,wreck,cave,reef and wall dives.
So come and talk to us today to find
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photographer, wreck diver,
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All courses are multi-lingual,
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Re-Enactments
In Guardia - Knights of St.
John military parades
A 40-min show with 90 officers
and men-at-arms dressed in
period costume performing a
series of military drills in the fort
including marching, changing of
the guard, musketry and gunnery drill.
Fort St. Elmo,Valletta
º 3, 10, 24 June.Tickets: At the
gate. Adults Lm2 (€4.66),
Chidren from 6 – 12: 50c
(€1.16), Students Lm1 (€2.33).
Group tickets at reduced price
from the Ministry for Tourism &
Culture, 172 Melita Str, Valletta.
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Alarme!
A 55-min performance showing
a military encounter between
Napoleonic and Maltese troops
during the blockade of 1798 1800.
Fort St. Elmo,Valletta
º 17 June. Tickets: At the gate.
Adults Lm2 (€4.66), Chidren
from 6 – 12: 50c (€1.16),
Students Lm1 (€2.33). Group
tickets at reduced price from the
Ministry for Tourism & Culture at
172 Melita Street,Valletta
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Noon-day Gun Firing
A 19th century re-created event
of the daily ritual when time was
marked by the firing of cannon.
Location is easily reached on
foot from the main bus station
following directional signs.
Old Saluting Battery,Valletta
º 12.pm sharp daily, guided
tours all day on the hour
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Victorian Military
Re-enactments
Fort Rinella was built in 1878 for
the world’s largest cannon ever
built which is still in site. Visitors
to this fort are taken on an animated tour comprising the firing
of a period cannon, musketry
fire, military signalling, bayonet
fighting and period military food.
Visitors are also allowed to fire a
cannon or a soldier’s musket.
Fort Rinella, Kalkara
º 2.30pm daily for re-enactments. Guided tours provided all
day on the hour from 10am –
4pm, except on Public Holidays
Tickets: Adults Lm5, Senior
Citizens & Students Lm4.50,
Children under 16 Lm3.50.
Family Ticket (2 adults + 3 children): Lm8
Guided Tours only: Adults Lm3,
Senior Citizens & Students
Lm2.50, Children under 16
Lm1.50.
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Sport
Horse Races
Cheval Francais Semi-Finals of
French horses racing for Final
Bronze 1 & Final Bronze 2
Marsa Race Track
º 1 June, 7pm
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Horse Race
The SSANG YONG Challenge
Cup for Trotters Finals for
French horses competing in the
2,140m race.
Marsa Race Track
º 3 June, 2pm
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Horse Race
French horses racing for the
Final Premier, Final Gold, Final
Silver and Final Bronze 1 & Final
Bronze 2
Marsa Race Track
º 10 June, 2pm
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