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The Auberge de Castille in Valletta: Facts and Secrets
The Auberge de Castille is the grandiose building standing at the highest peak in Valletta. It’s the current official seat of the Prime Minister. Today, we list down the facts and the secrets of this iconic building. Location It's located near St, James Cavalier, The Malta Exchange, and the upper Barrakka Gardens. The building is in the highest spot of Valletta and overlooks Floriana ...
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The Spanish Flu in Malta
The Spanish Flu in MaltaThis pandemic had wiped out 5% of the world population. There were strange warnings such as not to spit on the floor and to allow sunlight in the room. Malta wasn't immune either and when the flu hit the island and there were various information campaigns and quarantine was ensured.The first Case that Hit the Island The pandemic reached the Maltese islands in May of ...
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Il-Maqluba: The Myths and Legends Surrounding the Cavity in Malta
Il-Maqluba is a natural sinkhole located in Qrendi. It means “upside-down” or “upturned”. This hole is around 50m in diameter, with a depth of 15m, an area of 6000m² and a perimeter of 300m. A big hole indeed!There’s a lot of myths and legends surrounding this place so without further ado let us dive into them.Theory Number 1: This might be the most famous of all the tales. ...
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The Legend of Għar Hasan
The Legend of Ghar ħasan: The Different version. There are different versions of the legend as usual. The first one is that Hasan, a 12 century Saracen ‘rebel’ set his eyes on a fair Maiden and decided to abduct her and hide her in the cave. This raised hell with the locals and they attacked the cave. Instead of taken captive, Hasan flung the girl into the sea below and then ...
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Interesting facts about the history of Malta
Visiting a new country means having fun and exploring the local traditions apart from the history of the place. In Malta, you’ll step into 7000 years’ worth of history. From the Great Siege to the Second World War. In this post, we're going to document the interesting facts about the history of Malta. The year 1565 marks an important event in Malta’s history, The Great Siege. When ...
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