Location: Floriana
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What to do and see in Floriana, Island of Malta: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Floriana (Maltese: Il-Furjana or Il-Floriana), also known by its title Borgo Vilhena, is a fortified town in the South Eastern Region area of Malta, just outside the capital city Valletta. It has a population of 2,205 as of March 2014. Floriana is the birthplace of many famous Maltese, amongst which the composer of the national anthem, 'L-Innu Malti', Robert Samut; former Bishop of Malta Dun Mauro Caruana, the poets Oliver Friggieri & Maria Grech Ganado, the writer and politician Herbert Ganado and Swedish Idol winner Kevin Borg.
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1. 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.
2. Saint Publius Church
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By laiduptranslator - Floriana, Malta
This Catholic Church was built by the stone masons who lived nearby and built much of Valletta. It has an imposing facade sited on Malta's largest urban square. It's dedicated to Publius the Roman Governor who welcomed St Paul and the shipwrecked travellers to winter over and converted to Christianity after seeing miracles healings
3. Valletta Waterfront
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4.0 based on 106 reviews
With its historical 250-year-old warehouses built by Grand Master Pinto at the height of the Baroque period in Malta, stretching along the water’s edge, the Valletta Waterfront invites you to discover a mix of dining, retail and leisure experiences.
Reviewed By RenaldQormi
It is very nice and relaxing atmosphere with excellent restaurants with reasonable prices and there is also a good walk by the sea. Enjoying one of the most beautiful ports in the World.
4. Argotti Botanical Gardens
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4.0 based on 40 reviews
