Valletta Focus
From the magnificent Palace State Rooms to the mix of old and new at St James Cavalier, from the exuberance of St John’s co-Cathedral to Valletta’s transformation by night, we unlock a few of the beautiful old capital’s secrets
The Power and the Glory
Darkness and light, life and death, heaven and hell, seem to swirl around Jo Caruana in a rush as she walks into St John’s co-Cathedral in Valletta. Here she treads carefully inside Malta’s most magnificent church... read more
City of Secrets
Valletta might appear to be a silent city by night, but don’t be fooled… its cellars and venues are often packed with cultural events from theatre to opera, from concerts to exhibitions and film festivals. By Nicole Cuschieri... read more
Scents of Spring
Already the light is beginning to change and the faint scent of spring is in the air… as the first stirrings of life make themselves felt, Marika Azzopardi takes a walk through some of the capital’s gardens... read more
A World Apart
With its skyline of spires and domes and sense of old-world charm, the Marsamxett area feels worlds apart from Valletta’s commercial centre. Martha Vassallo soaks in the atmosphere of one of the capital’s most overlooked but colourful areas ... read more
A City Shimmering
Standing at the water’s edge, the Valletta Waterfront has been looking out at visitors to the islands for over two-and-a-half centuries. Marika Azzopardi breathes in the atmosphere in a bustling area which also serves as a gateway to the capital ... read more
It Was The Worst of Times
The George Cross, the Sea gladiator Faith – even fragments of sculpture of the Old Opera House – recall the effects of the War years in Malta. Sandra Aquilina walks through the corridors of the newly-refurbished National War Museum in Valletta ... read more
A City Dreaming
Jazz notes drift over a shimmering evening sea
while the Grand Harbour bastions stand
silently in the backdrop. The dreams of
a city seem to float in the air at the
annual Malta Jazz Festival ... read more
A Window On The Past
With its stately rooms and underground war shelter, Casa Rocca Piccola in Valletta provides a glimpse of life in Malta in the past. By Nestor Laiviera ... read more
Valletta's Regeneration with Renzo Piano
Visitors to our capital city may have been distinctly underwhelmed over the years by the rather shabby entrance to Valletta. Thankfully after decades of neglect, this is all going to change with the superb re-design of Valletta’s entrance... read more
What to Do and See
The Maltese Islands are steeped in culture and heritage and October is a pleasant time of year to visit. The days are cooler and present a more comfortable temperature in which to venture outdoors... read more
The Presidential Palace
The Presidential Palace in St George’s Square has gone by various names over the years, be it the Grand Master’s Palace in the time of the Knights of St John to the Governor’s Palace in the British Colonial period but what is certain is that its beauty and imposing nobility have marked the city of Valletta for all time... read more
The Grand Master's Palace Part2
Gerald Fenech takes a look at some of the exquisite room in The President’s Palace in Valletta – another jewel in the crown amongst Malta’s abundantly rich heritage Last month we discussed the lovely courtyards in the Palace... read more
The Malta Experience
The Malta Experience is the only audio-visual show that... read more
Casa Rocca Piccola
You can find Casa Rocca Piccola at 74 Republic Street... read more
The Great Siege of Malta
A blend of Art, Folklore, Artifacts & long-forgotten recipes ... read more
In Guardia
A historic re-enactment of a full-scale military parade at Fort St.Elmo... read more