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Façade of the Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck, Valletta, Malta. It is one of Valletta’s oldest churches, dating back to the 1570s. Many consider St. Paul to be the spiritual father of the Maltese nation. In fact, his shipwreck is thought of as being the most significant event in the nation's history. Thus, the Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck is amongst the most important churches in Malta. Canon 6D, zoom lens.(Featured in Religious Architecture, & Other Groups.)

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Mdina is a fortified city in the Northern Region of Malta which served as the island's capital from antiquity to the medieval period. The city is still confined within its walls, and has a population of just under 300, but it is contiguous with the town of Rabat, which takes its name from the Arabic word for suburb, and has a population of over 11,000 (as of March 2014)

Mdina is a fortified city in the Northern Region of Malta which served as the island's capital from antiquity to the medieval period. The city is still confined within its walls, and has a population of just under 300, but it is contiguous with the town of Rabat, which takes its name from the Arabic word for suburb, and has a population of over 11,000 (as of March 2014)

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Leaving the main gate of Malta city the Triton's Fountain is passed on route to Floriana, one of Valletta's suburbs. The Triton's fountain was designed and constructed between 1952 and 1959 and is one of Valletta's most famous modernist works. The artists were sculptor Chevalier Vincent Apap and his collaborator draughtsman Victor Anastasi. The fountain consists of three bronze figures of mythological Tritons holding up a platter. Two of the Tritons are sitting, while the third one is kneeling,

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Coat of arms of Malta

The Mall Gardens are a public space between the Triton's Fountain and the centre of the suburb of Floriana, in Valletta, Malta. In the gardens is the Independence Monument, celebrating Malta's independence from Britain in 1964.

Façade of the Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck, Valletta, Malta. It is one of Valletta’s oldest churches, dating back to the 1570s. Many consider St. Paul to be the spiritual father of the Maltese nation. In fact, his shipwreck is thought of as being the most significant event in the nation's history. Thus, the Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck is amongst the most important churches in Malta. Canon 6D, zoom lens. (Featured in Love of Jesus Group, & Other Groups.)

Republic Street, Valletta, Malta, is almost completely pedestrianised and is known for legislative, judiciary and commercial purposes.

Republic Street, Valletta, Malta, is almost completely pedestrianised and is known for legislative, judiciary and commercial purposes.

Auberge de Castille, Valletta, Malta, is now the office of the Prime Minister. The original Auberge de Castille (built in 1573–74) was dismantled and completely rebuilt in the Spanish Baroque style between 1741 to 1744. The building was restored between 2009 and 2014. It is the main building in the Castille Square near the Upper Barrakka Gardens.

One of 2 huge bastions at the landward side of Valletta at the city gates. These, and the moat, now a garden, were built as part of the city's defenses by the Knights of St John in the 16th century.

Interior detail. St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta, Malta. It dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. It was built by the Order of St. John between 1572 and 1577, having been commissioned by Grand Master Jean de la Cassière as the Conventual Church of Saint John. In the 17th century, its interior was redecorated in the Baroque style by Mattia Preti and other artists. The interior of the church is considered to be one of the finest examples of high Baroque architecture in Europe.

Saint Michael, the Archangel, On the corner niches of many buildings in Valletta are to be found sculptures, mainly Christian in nature, and often near or on church buildings. The tradition of setting up niches in streets dates back to the Roman era. In Christian times, images of Christ, Our Lady and Christian Saints, replaced those of Roman Gods. These niches were often decorated and lit, thus paying homage to the image within, as well as providing some illumination during the night. Canon 6D, zoom lens.

Auberge de Castille, Valletta, Malta, is now the office of the Prime Minister. The original Auberge de Castille (built in 1573–74) was dismantled and completely rebuilt in the Spanish Baroque style between 1741 to 1744. The building was restored between 2009 and 2014. It is the main building in the Castille Square near the Upper Barrakka Gardens.

Auberge de Castille, Valletta, Malta, is now the office of the Prime Minister. The original Auberge de Castille (built in 1573–74) was dismantled and completely rebuilt in the Spanish Baroque style between 1741 to 1744. The building was restored between 2009 and 2014. It is the main building in the Castille Square near the Upper Barrakka Gardens. With statue of Manuel Dimech (1860-1921) famous Maltese social reformer.

One of 2 huge bastions at the landward side of Valletta at the city gates. These, and the moat, now a garden, were built as part of the city's defenses by the Knights of St John in the 16th century.

Nave and main altar in the Ta Giezu Church, Franciscan Church of St Mary of Jesus, Valletta, Malta. Tucked away in a narrow street, not so easy to find, but worth it. The main attraction is undoubtedly the impressive Miraculous Crucifix a painting of Our Lady of Sorrows by Stefano Erardi. 16th C Baroque.

St Publius is a founding Christian of Malta and is their first Saint. With St Paul they are the patron saints of Malta. The church and the surrounding streets are being prepared for the feast day of St Publius, an annual celebration. The decorations mark the route of the procession.

St Publius is a founding Christian of Malta and is their first Saint. With St Paul they are the patron saints of Malta. The church and the surrounding streets are being prepared for the feast day of St Publius, an annual celebration. The decorations mark the route of the procession.

St Publius is a founding Christian of Malta and is their first Saint. With St Paul they are the patron saints of Malta. The church and the surrounding streets are being prepared for the feast day of St Publius, an annual celebration. The decorations mark the route of the procession.

Saint James Cavalier is a 16th-century cavalier (fortification) in Valletta, Malta, which was built by the Order of St John. It overlooks St James' Bastion, a large obtuse-angled bastion forming part of the Valletta Land Front, and stands facing the Castille Square with statue of Sir Paul Boffa, first Prime Minister (1947-50) after independence. It is now a "Creative Space" building.

Main entrance to the Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck, Valletta, Malta. It is one of Valletta’s oldest churches, dating back to the 1570s. Many consider St. Paul to be the spiritual father of the Maltese nation. In fact, his shipwreck is thought of as being the most significant event in the nation's history. Thus, the Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck is amongst the most important churches in Malta. Canon 6D, zoom lens. (Featured in Architectural Photography.)

St Publius is a founding Christian of Malta and is their first Saint. With St Paul they are the patron saints of Malta. The church and the surrounding streets are being prepared for the feast day of St Publius, an annual celebration. The decorations mark the route of the procession.

View to the Fort St. Angelo, with part of the city Birgu (Vittoriosa), and to the Grand Harbour Marina full with luxury yachts and ships. View to the Fort St. Angelo from Valletta, Malta.

St Publius is a founding Christian of Malta and is their first Saint. With St Paul they are the patron saints of Malta. The church and the surrounding streets are being prepared for the feast day of St Publius, an annual celebration. The decorations mark the route of the procession.

St Publius is a founding Christian of Malta and is their first Saint. With St Paul they are the patron saints of Malta. The church and the surrounding streets are being prepared for the feast day of St Publius, an annual celebration. The decorations mark the route of the procession.

St Publius is a founding Christian of Malta and is their first Saint. With St Paul they are the patron saints of Malta. The church and the surrounding streets are being prepared for the feast day of St Publius, an annual celebration. The decorations mark the route of the procession.

Approaching Mgarr and Ferry Terminal on the island of Gozo, Malta. The town of Mġarr grew up around the shallow harbour which shares its name. Ferry services to Malta were in operation by 1241, and fishing was already established. While the area around the harbour was developed over the following centuries, there was little development of the harbour itself until 1841 when a breakwater was constructed. More breakwaters have followed since and a complete redevelpment in the early 21st C.