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Things to do in Island of Malta, Malta: The Best Gardens
One of the three principal islands of the Maltese archipelago, the island of Malta is the largest of the chain. Its capital Valletta, a lively, bustling city with many buildings dating back to the 16th century, teems with cathedrals, palaces and forts. The impressive Grand Harbour offers a dramatic arrival. The top archaeological attraction is the UNESCO-designated Hypogeum temple ruins, a macabre, 5400-square-foot underground necropolis and the world's only underground prehistoric temple.
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1. Palazzo Parisio & Gardens
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4.5 based on 633 reviews
Palazzo Parisio is a stately home dating back to the times of the Knights of St John, where Grand Master Vilhena escaped busy Valletta life to go hunting. Marquis Giuseppe Scicluna bought the palazzo in 1898 and renovated it in the most fashionable Italian style. The Palace still stands in much the same state, offering an insight into the lives of Malta’s nobility at the time. Surrounded by magnificent walled gardens, Palazzo Parisio is part of the Grandi Giardini Italiani Collection, the only garden outside of Italy to bear that prestigious honour. The garden features a number of collector’s pieces including a variety of citrus as well as both Mediterranean and exotic botanical treasures, in which the Baroness of Tabria, Christiane Ramsay Scicluna, takes great pride. Palazzo Parisio is home to Luna Restaurant, where guests can stop for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. It is also the ideal venue for weddings, glittering galas, fashion shows and corporate events.
Reviewed By karannaphil - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Our first time in naxxar and definitely worth a visit, another lovely little town with the palazzo at the heart, we paid for palace and gardens at 39 euros, worth every penny for another glimpse as to life gone by.
2. San Anton Gardens
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4.5 based on 733 reviews
Reviewed By yandinazetland - Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Well maintained gardens opposite the Presidential Palace. A quiet spot with a fine collection of trees and plants from across the world - additionally there are a number of monuments and gifts from visiting dignitaries - look for the Japanese Pagoda. Well worth a visit.
3. Upper Barrakka Gardens
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4.5 based on 8,257 reviews
Reviewed By LizofLewes - Lewes, United Kingdom
We paid the 3 euros to enter the saluting battery level and felt it absolutely worth it. Not only was the view of the harbour fantastic, but we had front row "seats" when the noonday gun was fired. We were able to ask questions of one of the re-enactment team as it was happening and then had a short lecture and full Q&A session with the wonderful Benjamin, who taught me more about cannons and their place in naval history (and especially the history behind the 21 gun salute) than I'd gleaned from many other visits to historic ships over the years.
4. Lower Barrakka Gardens
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4.5 based on 1,382 reviews
Reviewed By bellac201 - Birkirkara, Malta
Recently We had a family wedding at lower barrakka with fantastic views of the Maltese Beautiful Harbour. Never had a wedding there before it was a great experience as it is feasts time there where fireworks too from the other side of the harbour :) . It's a nice place for Maltese and Tourists to visit during sunset as it's spectacular to watch sun going down :).
5. Msida Bastion Historic Garden
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By LightPacker825289
This garden is laid in the confines of what was an Anglican Cemetery in the early 1800s related to military and naval activities by the British. The cemetery is now not in use but forms a very important link in the British History of Malta, when Malta was a very important stopping point, as well as being the 'Nurse-maid of the Mediterranean'. The gardens themselves are extremely well kept by volunteers and tours are given by Paolo who has almost encyclopaedic knowledge of the events surrounding the garden. The gardens are a haven of peace and beauty, just outside, and within walking distance (hilly) from, the busy city of Valletta and neighbouring Floriana. I, personally, was introduced to it by a friend about six months ago and have been back again to lap up the peace, the beauty and the history. I will visit again and take the tour again that Paolo runs. Information abounds. Apart from all the World War II haunts in Malta, these Gardens are a throwback to a much earlier time in British Military (and Maltese) History. The National Geographic Magazine had commented that these Gardens and Cemetery are "one of the five most beautiful cemeteries in the world" - well with a visit; entrance fee (2019) at only €2 for approx one hour of peace, quiet, beauty and priceless information.
6. Gardjola Gardens
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4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By Garzia1991 - Senglea, Malta
Its a tourist attraction which you can see the harbour close. Worth a visit and bring kids to enjoy.
7. Independence gardens
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4.5 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By F929IZsharong
Love sitting here in good weather,plenty of cats to sit with and stroke couple of coffee bars in the area, and ideal for swimming aswell as there is a rocky beach near aswell
8. Chinese Garden of Serenity
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By miervaldisi - Riga, Latvia
I visited Malta a second time and this was one of the places I definitely wanted to visit again. A very pleasant, peaceful place that fully justifies its name. Well thought out garden layout with beautiful landscapes. There are not many visitors and they do not disturb the peace and quiet of the garden.
9. Romeo Romano Gardens
10. il-Foss, Mdina Ditch Gardens
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
