The complete World Heritage List comprises 1153 properties of “outstanding universal value”. Of these, about 23% are represented by natural … More
Tag: Malta
The Mediterranean, Part 2: Ionian Sea
The Ionian Sea is an elongated bay of the Mediterranean, which borders it to the south. It is also connected to the Adriatic Sea in … More
Barrakka Gardens
The Barrakka Gardens are a pair of public gardens in Valletta, Malta offering panoramic views of the city’s Grand Harbor. … More
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises was originally founded in 1988 by the Greece-based shipping company Chandris Group to operate upmarket cruises to Bermuda. It … More
Top 50 Posts
In commemoration of my 50th Birthday, I thought I’d post the site’s “Top 50 Posts” to date, each of which … More
The Maltese Flag
The flag of Malta is of a basic red-and-white bicolor type, with a representation of the George … More
Church of St. Paul’s Shipwreck
The Church of St. Paul’s Shipwreck, started in Valletta in the 1570’s shortly after the founding of the city and … More
Pjazza Teatru Rjal
The Royal Theatre (or Royal Opera House) was an opera house and performing arts venue in Valletta, Malta. In 1873 its … More
Valletta
This fortified capital city on the island of Malta is located on a hilly peninsula between two of the finest natural … More