The Pauline tradition has been assiduously fostered in Malta since at least the early modern period. The Knights promoted it for reasons of institutional prestige whilst the Maltese considered it as proof of an ancient Christian European heritage that was even older than that of the Order.

The building is a two storey edifice having five entrances and quadrangle in form occupying an area of 96 metres by 81 metres.  Originally designed and built by the Maltese architect Gerolamo Cassar in 1572, the Palace had been altered and extended numerous times.

Most of these modifications are not documented precisely enough, so that it is hard to judge which elements belong to the original structure and which parts were later added. Even the Palace's building history proves to be a complicated matter: Gerolamo Cassar had to integrate two existing buildings in the Palace, one of which was the first Italian auberge.

The Malta Military Tattoo, which takes place for the seventh year on Saturday and Sunday October 10-11 at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre, in Ta’Qali.  provides an atmosphere of precision marching, formation, gymnastic displays and music, which many find entertaining.

You can reach Malta via different destinations in Europe such as in Italy, Germany, Oslo, Dublin, and Barcelona through other airlines like Ryanair, Norwegian Air Shuttle and Click Air.  

At arrivals

You will find the tourist information desk where you can get any information and help from friendly staff. We recommend you take a free city map. There are also other desks in the airport where you can arrange a rental car or book a hotel. You can also exchange your money or withdraw money at an ATM. The airport also has restaurants, VIP lounges, conference and congress rooms, several travel and accommodation agencies and a post office.

Getting to your destination

The cheapest way to travel to your destination is to use the public transport.  There is a bus shelter just outside the departure.  You do not need to purchase bus tickets beforehand.  You will pay the ticket at source. 

Renzo Piano’s project (1986) for the demolition of the gate and the construction of a light weight bridge remained on the drawing board.  Are the new plans going to suffer the same ill fate this time round?  

Visit Renzo Piano's website... http://www.rpbw.com/  

Have you ever wanted to be where grandeur, art, history and meditteranean culture is? Do you want to treat your senses to good music and classic performances, go scuba-diving or snorkeling at any time of the year, hit the beach, do windsurfing, attend row regattas and festivals, chill out in your dream island where you could easily find the best accomodation deals, socialize with different kinds of people, tour around the history lane, and find quality?

Malta Tourist Industry

Malta 'good value' despite euro exchange rate

Malta may be an attractive option for travellers looking for good value despite the euro exchange rate, it has been suggested.

Easier access to Malta may drive foreign currency exchange with airlines like Ryanair adding new routes to the country at prices that may prove to be more affordable for British travellers on a budget.

The largest island in the Republic of Malta archipelago, the island of Malta spans some 27 kilometers (17 miles) from northwest to southeast. The island sits in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily. Graced with numerous bays serving as natural harbors, Malta is not only one of Europe’s smallest countries, but also one of its most densely populated.

The Advanced Land Imager on NASA’s Earth Observing-1  satellite captured this true-color image of Malta on August 12, 2009. Against the backdrop of black ocean water, Malta appears in shades of gray, beige, brown, and green. Gray cityscape stretches over much of the island, centered around the bustling port city of Valletta on the northeast coast, which hosts cruise ships, ferry boats, and yachts.