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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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All you need to know about Comino

Comino was previously known as “Espaestia” and it’s one of the smallest and most peaceful of the Maltese Islands. This island is a popular summer vacation spot, with its renowned Blue Lagoon. The beach with white sand and turquoise sea.The name Comino comes from the Cumin plant which covers the island along with other flowers. The island has been occupied by various groups of people ...

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Five facts about St John’s Co-Cathedral.

Located in the heart of Valletta St John’s Cathedral is one of the top spots to add on your list when visiting the Maltese islands. Built by the Knights of St John in the late 16th century, this church is vast in history. Today, we list down the top five facts about St John’s Co-Cathedral.Why it’s called a Co-Cathedral, not a Cathedral.As a Co-cathedral, it shares the function of being the ...

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Maltese Beers: Top Maltese beers you must try! 

Malta is famous for many things but did you know that Malta also produces one of the best beers? We have compiled a list of beers for you to try when you’re visiting the island. This beer was crafted by Mcast (a collage) by students. It was the official Valletta’s beer when the capital city was named the European City of Culture. Hopleaf Pale Ale  This British Ale ties with ...

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25 Maltese Dishes

Maltese Cuisine is delicious and offers plenty of Mediterranean flavours. Since Malta had been exposed to a variety of cultures, this has influenced the Maltese style in cooking. Today, we’re going to list the 25 Maltese dishes.1. Ross il-forn photo by Foodgawker[/caption]This delicious dish is a staple in Maltese homes, basically, it’s baked rice with mincemeat. It’s easy to make and takes ...

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