Things to do in Malta, Malta: The Best Architectural Buildings

March 12, 2022 Darleen Reid

With more than 7,000 years of history and countless megaliths, medieval dungeons and vibrant towns and villages, Malta is one of the most alluring and diverse spots in the Mediterranean. Find beaches with changing colors and explore hidden coves. Visit ancient temples or head to the trendiest nightclubs. Valletta’s sunny streets, rich heritage and breath-taking architecture have earned it the accolade of European Capital of Culture 2018. Malta embraces its past and moves effortlessly with the times.
Restaurants in Malta

1. St. John's Co-Cathedral

St. John Street, Valletta, Island of Malta Malta +356 2248 0400 [email protected] http://stjohnscocathedral.com/
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4.5 based on 11,734 reviews

St. John's Co-Cathedral

Built between 1573 and 1577, this cathedral contains two masterpieces by Caravaggio. St John’s Co-Cathedral is a gem of Baroque art and architecture. It was built as the conventual church for the Knights of St John. This church is till this very day an important shrine and a sacred place of worship. It is also a venue for cultural events. The construction was commissioned in 1572 by Grand Master Jean de la Cassière to serve as the conventual church of the Knights of Malta and designed by the Maltese military architect Gerolamo Cassar. The church was dedicated to St John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Order. The oratory holds the biggest and only signed masterpiece by Caravaggio. St John’s church is administered by the St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation responsible for the religious cultural heritage of the monument.

Reviewed By A7559IAmichaelc - Hampton, Australia

Amazing Cathedral and unique all the key knights of Malta are represented (Germany, Auvergne, Provence, etc..) and you get to see some stunning paintings from Caravaggio especially the beheading of St John the Baptist

2. Mdina Metropolitan Cathedral Museum

2 Triq San Pawl, Mdina, Island of Malta MDN 1061 Malta +356 2145 4697 [email protected] http://www.metropolitanchapter.com/mdina-cathedral-museum/
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4.5 based on 713 reviews

Mdina Metropolitan Cathedral Museum

The Mdina Cathedral museum is situated opposite the Mdina Cathedral in Archibishop's square. Amongst the collections found in the museum one can find the Silver collection, a complete collection of Albrecht Dürer prints, an extensive collection of Coins found in Malta, paintings by Maltese and period artists, as well as a number of temporary exhibitions.

Reviewed By mattisonw - Germany, null

I am so glad we found this museum. It has a great collection, including two series of Dürer prints from 1505 or so, statues of the Apostles and Christ in silver - stunning - and many other treasures. There is also an amazing 14th century Venetian 'altar stone' ... and so much else. Worth going for the Dürer room alone, but there is much else that is worth dwelling over. They should be publishing a book soon of the museum treasures; website is written on the first page of the museum diagrams. VERY much worth seeing.

3. Nadur Parish Church

R Camilleri, Nadur, Island of Gozo Malta +356 2155 1649 http://www.nadurparish.com/
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Nadur Parish Church

4. Mediterranean Conference Centre

Triq L-Isptar, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1645 Malta +356 2124 3840 http://www.mcc.com.mt/
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Mediterranean Conference Centre

Reviewed By J2330MYmarkh - West Malling, United Kingdom

Super nice venue to watch Cirque Du Soleil Vitori Show - simply stunning and also a nice place for 300+ people to have a team dinner. Solid friendly service.

5. Isopu Tower

Situated on the cliff between San Blas and Dahlet Qorrot, Nadur, Island of Gozo Malta
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Isopu Tower

6. Il-Berga ta' Kastilja

Triq Il-Merkanti, Valletta, Island of Malta Malta http://www.cityofvalletta.org/content.aspx?id=46675
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4.5 based on 221 reviews

Il-Berga ta' Kastilja

Reviewed By 524grahamd - Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom

This is an impressive building in a commanding position at the entrance to Valletta. It is very well maintained. Formerly an auberge, it is presently occupied by the office of the Prime Minister of Malta, so it is private and the interior cannot be visited. At night it is excellently floodlit. It is an obvious photo opportunity or, as I did, prepared a small watercolour painting which is easy to do here as there is public seating in the essentially traffic free square immediately outside the front of the building.

7. Madonna tal-Karmnu Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Triq San Lawrenz, Birgu (Vittoriosa), Island of Malta Malta http://birgu.gov.mt/node/11
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Madonna tal-Karmnu Our Lady of Mount Carmel

8. Xlendi tower

Xlendi Bay, Xlendi, Island of Gozo Malta http://www.visitgozo.com/it/dove-andare/monumenti-da-visitareluoghi-dinteresse/la-torre-di-ix-xlendi/
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4.5 based on 49 reviews

Xlendi tower

Reviewed By martinhV6976WK - Derby, United Kingdom

nice peaceful spot (usually),worth the walk from main part of xlendi. Takes 15+ mins to walk round the bay, over the bridge and up the slope. dodge the bees and the sudden rise in temperature to reach the tower. Down the side of it down to the lovely smooth rock area, very limited shade available, but a couple of easy spots to get into the water, not so easy to get out. Usually very few people down there, so can enjoy some peace and quite, and watch the sea and boats bob past. Last year though, was a succession of noisy jet ski's piling past from Lewis' hire place, which was a touch annoying. Take enough water for the walk there and back, as it will warm you up no end. One my favorite places on the island.

9. Senglea Main Gate

Triq il-Mons, Senglea, Island of Malta Malta https://culturemalta.org/isla-senglea/
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Senglea Main Gate

Reviewed By Y4219IMmikeh - Springdale, United States

A facinating walled entrance to the city behind! These old walls from as early as the 1500s surrounded Senglea making it a well fortified city until portions were demolished in 1800s to 1900s......yet still a destination to explore! Narrow streets are the norm and some one-way! The "Main Gate" entrance and along the waterfront remains the walls!

10. Notre Dame Gate

St. Edward Street, Birgu (Vittoriosa), Island of Malta BRG9038 Malta +356 2180 0992 [email protected] http://notredamegatemalta.weebly.com/visitor-information.html
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4.0 based on 28 reviews

Notre Dame Gate

Notre Dame Gate is a grand baroque military gate built into the 17th century Cottonera Lines to protect the Three Historic Cities of Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua. It is of monumental proportions being built on five levels. From its roof one can observe a good part of the island including Valletta and the whole of Cottonera. Over the centuries it has served as the main gate for the region, a military barracks, a gun powder magazine, a chapel, an air raid refuge and throughout World War One during and after the Gallipoli Campaign an extension to the nearby Cottonera Military Hospital. This gate now houses the headquarters of Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna - the Malta Heritage Trust. It is available for visiting once a week as part of a guided tour every Wednesday starting at 10am. This tour also includes a visit to the former Cottonera Military Hospital and parts of the Cottonera Lines.

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