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Island of Gozo
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Gozo - the second largest island of the archipelago (area of
67.1 sq. km.).
It was on Gozo, a small, sleepy island first lit the spark of
human spirit. Here and now, many famous churches and Christian holy places
there. Lonely stand in the desert crossroads statues of saints.
In the village of Ta Ping rises a magnificent church, the most
revered in the country. It was founded in 1920 to commemorate the
extraordinary spiritual insights occurring in the small village chapel,
which stood on this site. In 1931 the church was consecrated and a year
later was elevated to the rank of Basilica. Another church - in the city
Shevko - is considered the third largest in Europe, the dome (86 m in
diameter and 75 m in height).
At Ramla bay leaves natural cave of Calypso, which returns us
to the legendary times of Homer. It was here, according to legend, the
nymph held Odysseus captive. At about. Gozo Bay Dwejra, in the niche of a
rocky coast is a phenomenon - the Inland Sea, which is a huge shallow
reservoir connected with the outside world by a narrow tunnel.
The island has its own capital - Victoria, which is famous for
its huge fortress on top of a steep hill. View from the fortress wall is
breathtaking: it is impossible to imagine that such a bulwark of peace and
moderation, as Gozo, could see the war and invasion.
To get to the island is by ferry or helicopter.
Excursion is designed for the whole day.
Island Kaminotto
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Comino, so developed, is better known as an integral part of
the famous Blue Lagoon, or rather - it is one of its banks. Despite the
tiny size of the island (the area of the island of 9.9 hectares), it even
fits only one building. To get on Kaminotto can be moored on a small boat.
Noteworthy natural end tunnel-strait in the rock islands.
Boat trips
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At the pleasure boats, and takazhe sailing boats regularly
conducted a variety of sea excursions, takes 2 hours to a day. This is a
traditional cruise on the Grand Harbor of Valletta, and cruises around
Malta and Gozzo, and travel to the third island of the archipelago of
Malta - Comino, where you can swim in the crystal clear waters of the Blue
Lagoon, and review, on a specially equipped ship, the underwater world.
Island of Malta
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This is the largest island of the archipelago. Its area - 245,
7 square. km coast line - 136 km in length - 27 km, width - 14 km.
When people talk about the country of Malta, then, as a rule,
have in mind the eponymous island, as it is more associated with the
state.
In these three-quarters of the country focused almost all of
its resources.
The area around the capital of Valletta is a huge conglomerate.
There are more than 20 cities have merged their borders in a single space.
This is a unique center of all roads in Malta. This includes entertainment
center Pachvil, and fashionable Sliema, Birkirkara, and sleeping area, and
the famous "Three Cities" (feast Vittoriosa, and Sengeleya Kospika), and
the ancient Tarshien, and university Mzdida ...
In the center of the island is the ancient capital of Mdina.
On the island of Malta are all the transport enterprises of the
country - the airport (near the town of Luga), Frikort (near the town of
Birzebiga) and the port of Valletta, as well as major attractions, museums
and entertainment centers.
Island Camino
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Area of 2.8 square Camino. km. This is the third largest island
of the archipelago.
Almost completely devoid of vegetation, the island Camino is a
unique place. Is a small paradise, still resist the advance of
civilization. There is no traffic, just a few streets, an excellent place
for swimming, early spring, many flowers, as well as the tower early XVII
century. Which kept the spirit of romantic shelters and towering over the
former sanctuary of hermits and exiles.
Currently resides on the island of 8 persons, including a
policeman and a priest. Accordingly, there is a police station (when
something was created to protect against pirate raids, but there is to
this day) and a small chapel.
To get to the island is by water and air.
Island Mdina
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City of silence, the ancient capital, the abode of the
aristocracy - as soon not call this fortress, standing on a hill in the
middle of Malta. Founded by the Turks as the capital of the island, it has
lost its influence with the arrival of the knights, but no glory!
Is surrounded by impregnable walls and inside there are only 2
inputs. Maze of narrow streets circling between the majestic buildings.
The city only 1 hotel, 5 restaurants, but 10 churches.
In the area of Tas-Sur magnificent panoramic view of the whole
island.
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