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During this full-day tour you will first visit Mosta, a central town famous for its Rotunda church. The Rotunda also famous as the Mosta Dome was built in the 18th Century and became known throughout the country in 1942 when during World War II, a dropped bomb failed to explode, thus sparing the lives of some 300 people.The next stop is the town of Ta&#39;Qali. Here you will be able to watch local artisans at work blowing elaborate glass art pieces, intricately assembling original silver filigree jewellery and many more. This is the perfect place to pick up treasures that will remind you of your Malta visit.You will then visit Mdina - the old capital of Malta which is built on a plateau in the centre of the island. Today  Mdina is also referred to as the Silent City since it inspires tranquility at any time of the day or night. The only way to really experience and enjoy this city is on foot, explore the quaint alleys, narrow streets, ancient buildings and magnificent far reaching views from the high bastion walls.Finally stop is Valletta, Malta&#39;s Capital City and a World Heritage Site. Valletta contains buildings from the 16th century onwards, built during the rule of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, also known as Knights Hospitaller. You will walk through the bustling streets and to Barrakka Gardens for a breathtaking panorama of the Grand Harbour. You will then visit St. John&#39;s Co-Cathedral where you will see the painting &#39;The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist&#39; by Caravaggio, considered one of Caravaggio&#39;s masterpieces and the only painting signed by the painter.

Mdina, Mosta, Crafts Village & Valletta | Full-day

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Hosted By Arrigo Group