When I was a child, we traveled everywhere by carozzin as cars were not generally available yet, in Malta. Now, tourists use the carozzins as a relaxing way to travel short distances. They are available at all of the tourists attractions.
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Mdina is sometimes call The Silent City because of its thick walls which invite quiet.
Mdina was originally the capital of Malta. It traces its history to a time earlier than when St. Paul was shipwrecked in Malta and was said to have lived there. It is a medieval city with narrow streets, a gate that closes every night and is surrounded by a moat. I will touch up on more information about Mdina in future blogs.
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This is the famous church, in Mosta. Built between 1833 and 1860, it is said to have been inspired by the Pantheon in Rome. During World War II, a bomb fell through the dome but did not explode. The Maltese people thought of this as a miracle. The now harmless bomb rests in the sacristy, always ready for photo opportunities.
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This view of Malta is very different from most of the views you will see when in Malta. This is an area dedicated, it seems, solely for tourists. Once in a while, you might see an older building but mostly, older buildings are being demolished to create high rise condos for the tourist trade. This is not the Malta I remember, living here as a child.
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After passing Fort St. Elmo, one sees Valletta on the right. It is a medieval city with many stone walls and old structures. In this photo, one can see the Upper Barrakka, its many arches shield the loggia from which tourists enjoy the view of the Grand Harbor. This is also the general area where cruise ships dock to let the passengers enjoy the island.
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Anne Visits Malta 