Malta & Gozo Travel Guide
Under one hundred kilometres south of the Italian island of Sicily are the islands of Malta and Gozo. These islands have been at the crossroads of the Mediterranean cultures for some seven thousands years. They have some of the most spectacular archaeological and historical sites in Europe resulting from a long and complex past. The density of historical sites here, ranging from prehistory to more recent times, is said to be greater than anywhere else in the world. This unique and fascinating heritage together with an agreeable climate makes Malta a popular destination for culturally inspired travellers.
About Our Malta & Gozo Travel Guide
Whether you want to visit a few highlights of Malta & Gozo’s heritage or are planning a more extensive trip, you are sure to find what you need here. From recommendations for the best sites and museums to visit to more extensive thematic lists. From suggested itineraries to tools to create your own itinerary and travel lists. As well as many other resources, travel tips and ideas. This guide focuses on the art, archaeology and history of Malta & Gozo through the various sites, landmarks and museums open to the public. It is produced and maintained by Ethan Doyle White and Thomas Dowson, with contributions from past writers. Ethan is an independent writer with a PhD in archaeology from University College London. Thomas is the founder of Archaeology Travel, who lived for over 20 years in various parts of England. Read more about the authors and this website, as well as our mission and vision. This page was last checked and/or updated on 26 October 2023.
Interesting Things to Know About Malta & Gozo
There are few places in the world with such a fantastic selection of visible prehistoric structures as Malta and Gozo. The Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic temples built across the islands are now recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and testify to the enduring religious activities of the islands’ inhabitants across much of the 4th and 3rd millennia BC.
Occupying a strategic location in the Mediterranean Sea, it is unsurprising that many foreign powers have sought to control Malta and Gozo over the centuries. In the 6th century, the islands became part of the Byzantine Empire although Arab invaders pulled them into the Islamic world during the 9th century. Norman conquerors again secured the islands for Christendom in the 12th century, with the islands
remaining solidly Roman Catholic to this day.
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