Tours

Valletta border="0"> src="/uploads/site_structure/ru/info/malta/exmalta/ex1/00.gif" width="250" border="0"> The capital of Malta. This majestic city was founded in 1565 He is not just rich in architectural monuments, it in itself - a monument. Almost every house - sight. At Valletta, very few modern buildings - all the houses for several centuries. Main Gate - the main entrance to the city. You come to Liberty Square and the main pedestrian artery of the city - the street of the Republic. On the outskirts of the city are 3 magnificent garden. Hastings Garden is located near the main gate and looking at the harbor Marsamshett, Sliema, Manoel Island. Gardens of Upper and Lower Barrakka are on the opposite side of the city and overlooking the Great Bay - the most convenient natural harbor of Europe. This magnificent view of the "Three Cities". In the capital, as a monument of architecture is particularly well known Italian courtyard, Orden hospital, the church of San Giovanni and San Giacomo, the Palace of Grand Masters, Library, Cathedral of St. Caravaggio masterpiece of the Italian artist "Decapitation of St. John." In the former headquarters of the Order of Malta hosted the National Museum. In the Palace of the Grand Master is the Armory. Museum of Art represents the period from the emergence of the Order to this day. Island of Gozo border="0"> src="/uploads/site_structure/ru/info/malta/exmalta/ex2/00.gif" width="300" border="0"> 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 border="0"> src="/uploads/site_structure/ru/info/malta/exmalta/ex3/00.gif" width="275" border="0"> 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 border="0"> src="/uploads/site_structure/ru/info/malta/exmalta/ex4/00.gif" width="200" border="0"> 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 border="0"> src="/uploads/site_structure/ru/info/malta/exmalta/ex5/00.gif" width="270" border="0"> 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 border="0"> src="/uploads/site_structure/ru/info/malta/exmalta/ex6/00.gif" width="300" border="0"> 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 border="0"> src="/uploads/site_structure/ru/info/malta/exmalta/ex7/00.gif" width="197" border="0"> 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.