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VICTORIA Żebbuġ Għarb San Lawrenż St Luċia Kerċem Sannat Munxar Xewkija Xagħra Nadur Qala Mellieħa Manikata Mġarr Żebbieh Dingli Rabat Mtarfa Siġġiewi Żebbuġ Mosta Aard Qormi Birkirkara Naxxar Għargur Penbroke St Julians San Ġwann Gżira Vioriosa Żejtun Għaxaq Gudja Kirkop Safi Mqabba Qrendi Żurrieq VALLEA Floriana Msida Ħamrun Marsa Paola Sta Luċia Luqa Żabbar Tarxien Senglea Cospicua Kalkara Marsaxlokk Birżebbuġa Marsascala Ħal Far MALTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Mdina St Paul’s Islands Buġibba Qawra Mistra Baħrija Bidnija Bur Marrad Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Lija Balżan Sliema Għasri Fontana Għajnsielem FERRY FERRY St Paul’s MALTA FREEPORT GOZO COMINO MALTA FILFLA www.heritagemalta.org Gozo 18. Gozo Museum of Archaeology 19. Folklore Museum 20. Gozo Nature Museum 21. e Old Prison 22. Ġgantija Temples 23. Ta’ Kola Windmill Valletta 1. National Museum of Archaeology 2. National Museum of Fine Arts 3. Palace Armoury 4. Palace State Rooms 5. National War Museum (temporary closed) Harbour 6. Inquisitor’s Palace 7. Malta Maritime Museum 8. Tarxien Temples 9. Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum South 10. Għar Dalam 11. Ħaġar Qim Temples 12. Mnajdra Temples Rabat 13. National Museum of Natural History 14. Domvs Romana 15. St Paul’s Catacombs 16. Skorba Temples 17. Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Click on number on map to get Google Earth directions: Heritage Malta BUY YOUR MULTISITE PASS DIRECTLY FROM HERE: A spectacular range of artefacts from the Neolithic, Bronze Age and Phoenicio-Punic periods, including highlights such as the ‘Sleeping Lady’, the ‘Venus of Malta’, the ‘Cippus’ and a human-shaped clay sarcophagus. A tangible symbol of the past glories of the Sovereign Hospitaller Military Order of Malta, and one of the world’s largest collections of arms and armour still housed in its original depository. Ahighlight of Malta’s maritime history and lore within a Mediterranean context supplemented by an extensive collection that includes the largest known Roman anchor and ship model belonging to the Order of St John worldwide. A multifaceted overview of art and artistic expression in Malta from the Late Medieval period to the contemporary, including paintings, silverware, majolica, statuary in marble, bronze and wood, and fine furniture. A careful reconstruction of the sophisticated eighteenth century ambiences adorning the only Inquisitor’s Palace open to the public worldwide, and a series of thematic exhibitions on popular culture in Malta. e official residence of the Grand Masters of the Order from 1571 onwards, the successive British Governors, and since 1974, seat of the Office of the President of the Republic. e most complex and intricately-decorated prehistoric temple site, con- sisting of four megalithic structures built between 3600 and 2500 bc and used by the successive Bronze Age inhabitants as a cremation cemetery. National Museum of Archaeology Open from 08.00 till 19.00 hrs A 21221623 Auberge de Provence, Triq ir-Repubblika, Valletta Palace Armoury Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21249349 Grandmasters Palace, Pjazza San Ġorġ, Valletta Malta Maritime Museum Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21660052 Ex-Naval Bakery, Ix-Xatt tal-Birgu, Vittoriosa National Museum of Fine Arts Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21225769 Triq in-Nofsinhar, Valletta Inquisitor’s Palace Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21827006 Triq il-Mina l-Kbira, Vittoriosa Palace State Rooms Open from 10.00 till 16.00 hrs A 21249349 Grandmasters Palace, Pjazza San Ġorġ, Valletta Tarxien Temples Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21695578 Triq it-Tempji Neolitiċi, Tarxien An underground complex comprising interconnecting rock-cut chambers set on three distinct levels and used as a cemetery between 4000 – 2500 bc A unique UNESCO World Heritage site. A synopsis of Maltese Geology and Paleontology, and a rich collection of exotic animals, marine fauna, insects, shells, and birds. One of the most evocative megalithic compounds of Malta consisting of a central building and two adjoining ruins standing on a hilltop overlooking the sea and the islet of Fifla An ancient burial ground beyond the former footprint of the Melita, including an underground and labyrinthine network of interconnecting passages and tombs hewn out of the live rock. An extensive cave containing 500,000 year-old deposits abounding in fossil bones of dwarf elephants, hippopotami and other exotic fauna that used to live here during the Ice Age Remnants of a sophisticated urban residence adorned by one of the finest and oldest mosaic pavements throughout the western Mediterranean, and a collection of artefacts illustrating everyday life during Roman times. ree temples facing a common oval forecourt whereby the southern unit is aligned to mark the position of sunrise on the first day of each season. A multi-period prehistoric site containing the remains of an early Neolithic hamlet and two late Neolithic megalithic temples. Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum Open from 09.00 till 16.00 hrs (with advanced booking) Triq iċ-Ċimiterju, Paola A 21805019 National Museum of Natural History Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21455951 Misraħ San Publju, Mdina Ħaġar Qim Temples A 21424231 Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs, Apr till Sep: 08.00-19.15 hrs Triq Ħaġar Qim, Qrendi St Paul’s Catacombs Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21454562 Triq Sant’ Agata, Rabat, Malta Għar Dalam Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21657419 Triq Għar Dalam, Birżebbuġa Domvs Romana Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21454125 Wesgħa tal-Mużew, Rabat, Malta Mnajdra Temples A 21424231 Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs, Apr till Sep: 08.00-19.15 hrs Triq Ħaġar Qim, Qrendi Skorba Temples Open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, between 09.00 and 16.30 hrs. Triq Sant’ Anna, Mġarr A 21580590 One of the earliest, smallest and beer preserved temple sites in Malta… comprising two independent and asymmetrically laid-out units erected entirely of rough coralline blocks. Originally forming an integral part of the adjoining Courts of Justice, this prison was in use from the mid-sixteenth until the beginning of the twentieth century. A wide range of exhibits depicting the rural way of life and agrarian economy of the Maltese Islands in centuries past. One of the best preserved windmills erected during the tenure of the Knights of St John and a charming historic house museum. THE HERITAGE MALTA MULTISITE PASS Offering a combined total discount of over €200, the Heritage Malta Multisite Pass enables admission to ALL 22 Heritage Malta sites and museums (except the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum) plus the MALTA NATIONAL AQUARIUM. Holders of this ticket also benefit from a 10% discount at any Heritage Malta museum shop. THE HERITAGE MALTA MULTISITE PASS has a validity period of 30 days from first use. A fine early sixteenth century residence housing an illustration of the rich cultural history of Gozo from Prehistory to the Early Modern Period. Two spacious temples surrounded by a common boundary wall and featuring some of the most impressive megaliths employed in the construction of the Maltese prehistoric temples. A significant collection relating to geology, habitats and ecosystems in Gozo and elsewhere including a magnified spec of stone from the moon donated to the Maltese Nation by US President Richard Nixon. Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples Open on Tuesdays, ursdays, and Saturdays, between 09.00 and 16.30 hrs. Triq San Pietru, Mġarr A 21586264 The Old Prison Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21556153 Triq il-Kwartier ta’ San Martin, Gran Castello, Victoria Folklore Museum Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21221623 Triq Bernardo De Opuo, Gran Castello, Victoria, Gozo Ta’ Kola Windmill Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21561071 Triq il-Bambina, Xagħra, Gozo Sites are closed on 24, 25 & 31 December, 1 January & Good Friday Last admission to sites 30 minutes before closing time. Gozo Museum of Archaeology Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21556144 Triq Bieb l-Imdina, Gran Castello, Victoria, Gozo Ġgantija Temples Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21553194 Triq John Otto Bayer, Xagħra, Gozo Gozo Nature Museum Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21556153 Triq il-Kwartier ta’ San Martin, Gran Castello, Victoria, Gozo World Heritage Sites designated by HERITAGE M A LTA MUSEUMS & SITES LOCATION GUIDE

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Valletta1. National Museum of Archaeology2. National Museum of Fine Arts 3. Palace Armoury 4. Palace State Rooms5. National War Museum (temporary closed)

Harbour6. Inquisitor’s Palace7. Malta Maritime Museum 8. Tarxien Temples 9. Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum

South10. Għar Dalam 11. Ħaġar Qim Temples 12. Mnajdra Temples

Rabat13. National Museum of Natural History 14. Domvs Romana 15. St Paul’s Catacombs 16. Skorba Temples 17. Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples

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Heritage Malta

BUY YOUR MULTISITE PASS DIRECTLY FROM HERE:

A spectacular range of artefacts from the Neolithic, Bronze Age and Phoenicio-Punic periods, including highlights such as the ‘Sleeping Lady’, the ‘Venus of Malta’, the ‘Cippus’ and a human-shaped clay sarcophagus.

A tangible symbol of the past glories of the Sovereign Hospitaller Military Order of Malta, and one of the world’s largest collections of arms and armour still housed in its original depository.

Ahighlight of Malta’s maritime history and lore within a Mediterranean context supplemented by an extensive collection that includes the largest known Roman anchor and ship model belonging to the Order of St John worldwide.

A multifaceted overview of art and artistic expression in Malta from the Late Medieval period to the contemporary, including paintings, silverware, majolica, statuary in marble, bronze and wood, and fine furniture.

A careful reconstruction of the sophisticated eighteenth century ambiences adorning the only Inquisitor’s Palace open to the public worldwide, and a series of thematic exhibitions on popular culture in Malta.

The official residence of the Grand Masters of the Order from 1571 onwards, the successive British Governors, and since 1974, seat of the Office of the President of the Republic.

The most complex and intricately-decorated prehistoric temple site, con-sisting of four megalithic structures built between 3600 and 2500 bc and used by the successive Bronze Age inhabitants as a cremation cemetery.

National Museum of ArchaeologyOpen from 08.00 till 19.00 hrs A 21221623Auberge de Provence, Triq ir-Repubblika, Valletta

Palace ArmouryOpen from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21249349Grandmasters Palace, Pjazza San Ġorġ, Valletta

Malta Maritime MuseumOpen from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21660052Ex-Naval Bakery, Ix-Xatt tal-Birgu, Vittoriosa

National Museum of Fine ArtsOpen from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21225769Triq in-Nofsinhar, Valletta

Inquisitor’s PalaceOpen from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21827006Triq il-Mina l-Kbira, Vittoriosa

Palace State RoomsOpen from 10.00 till 16.00 hrs A 21249349Grandmasters Palace, Pjazza San Ġorġ, Valletta

Tarxien TemplesOpen from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21695578Triq it-Tempji Neolitiċi, Tarxien

An underground complex comprising interconnecting rock-cut chambers set on three distinct levels and used as a cemetery between 4000 – 2500 bcA unique UNESCO World Heritage site.

A synopsis of Maltese Geology and Paleontology, and a rich collection of exotic animals, marine fauna, insects, shells, and birds.

One of the most evocative megalithic compounds of Malta consisting of a central building and two adjoining ruins standing on a hilltop overlooking the sea and the islet of Fifla

An ancient burial ground beyond the former footprint of the Melita, including an underground and labyrinthine network of interconnecting passages and tombs hewn out of the live rock.

An extensive cave containing 500,000 year-old deposits abounding in fossil bones of dwarf elephants, hippopotami and other exotic fauna that used to live here during the Ice Age

Remnants of a sophisticated urban residence adorned by one of the finest and oldest mosaic pavements throughout the western Mediterranean, and a collection of artefacts illustrating everyday life during Roman times.

Three temples facing a common oval forecourt whereby the southern unit is aligned to mark the position of sunrise on the first day of each season.

A multi-period prehistoric site containing the remains of an early Neolithic hamlet and two late Neolithic megalithic temples.

Ħal Saflieni HypogeumOpen from 09.00 till 16.00 hrs (with advanced booking) Triq iċ-Ċimiterju, Paola A 21805019

National Museum of Natural HistoryOpen from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21455951Misraħ San Publju, Mdina

Ħaġar Qim Temples A 21424231Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs, Apr till Sep: 08.00-19.15 hrsTriq Ħaġar Qim, Qrendi

St Paul’s CatacombsOpen from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21454562Triq Sant’ Agata, Rabat, Malta

Għar DalamOpen from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21657419Triq Għar Dalam, Birżebbuġa

Domvs RomanaOpen from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21454125Wesgħa tal-Mużew, Rabat, Malta

Mnajdra Temples A 21424231Open from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs, Apr till Sep: 08.00-19.15 hrsTriq Ħaġar Qim, Qrendi

Skorba Temples Open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, between 09.00 and 16.30 hrs. Triq Sant’ Anna, Mġarr A 21580590

One of the earliest, smallest and better preserved temple sites in Malta… comprising two independent and asymmetrically laid-out units erected entirely of rough coralline blocks.

Originally forming an integral part of the adjoining Courts of Justice, this prison was in use from the mid-sixteenth until the beginning of the twentieth century.

A wide range of exhibits depicting the rural way of life and agrarian economy of the Maltese Islands in centuries past.

One of the best preserved windmills erected during the tenure of the Knights of St John and a charming historic house museum.

THE HERITAGE MALTA MULTISITE PASSOffering a combined total discount of over €200, the Heritage Malta Multisite Pass enables admission to ALL 22 Heritage Malta sites and museums (except the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum) plus the MALTA NATIONAL AQUARIUM.

Holders of this ticket also benefit from a 10% discount at any Heritage Malta museum shop. THE HERITAGE MALTA MULTISITE PASS has a validity period of 30 days from first use.

A fine early sixteenth century residence housing an illustration of the rich cultural history of Gozo from Prehistory to the Early Modern Period.

Two spacious temples surrounded by a common boundary wall and featuring some of the most impressive megaliths employed in the construction of the Maltese prehistoric temples.

A significant collection relating to geology, habitats and ecosystems in Gozo and elsewhere including a magnified spec of stone from the moon donated to the Maltese Nation by US President Richard Nixon.

Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples Open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, between 09.00 and 16.30 hrs. Triq San Pietru, Mġarr A 21586264

The Old PrisonOpen from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21556153Triq il-Kwartier ta’ San Martin, Gran Castello, Victoria

Folklore MuseumOpen from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21221623Triq Bernardo De Opuo, Gran Castello, Victoria, Gozo

Ta’ Kola WindmillOpen from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21561071Triq il-Bambina, Xagħra, Gozo

Sites are closed on 24, 25 & 31 December, 1 January & Good FridayLast admission to sites 30 minutes before closing time.

Gozo Museum of ArchaeologyOpen from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21556144Triq Bieb l-Imdina, Gran Castello, Victoria, Gozo

Ġgantija TemplesOpen from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21553194Triq John Otto Bayer, Xagħra, Gozo

Gozo Nature MuseumOpen from 09.00 till 17.00 hrs A 21556153Triq il-Kwartier ta’ San Martin, Gran Castello, Victoria, Gozo

World Heritage Sites designated by

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