I didn't go inside this building since I visited there at Sunday night. It was very beautiful and peaceful. I don't mind just eating there watching this beautiful building. Many people recommended other travelers to visit inside because it's beautiful. Entrance of this library is free but you have to give your information ID and leave your bags behinds if I am not mistaken. So if you have time, please do visit this library because when I come back on April, I will certainly visit and give another review about this library. After all who know what I can find inside. If you haven't visited here during the night time, I certainly recommend it because it gives off different atmosphere and you will love the...
Read moreI visited the National Library earlier today. You can access the place randomly during the day. You don't need to book unless you're doing research. For example, today, I needed to research an event that happened in 1975, so I booked beforehand. This is required so that they'll make sure that the researcher has a "viewer" booked. This is where you can see scans of old newspaper articles presented in "films, " which you insert in the viewer and roll according to the date you want to see. It's a lovely place. You are not allowed to take photos inside. the photos that I am uploading are found just outside the main library. I must also add that the two librarians at the library's main desk were...
Read moreIts most significant holdings are the invaluable Archives of the Order of St. John, a treasure trove of documents spanning centuries of the Order's history in Malta and beyond. The library also houses an unparalleled "Melitensia" collection, which is the most comprehensive compilation of works related to Malta, written by Maltese authors, or published in the Maltese language. This makes it an essential resource for anyone studying Maltese history, culture, and genealogy. The Bibliotheca stands as a testament to the nation's rich literary and historical heritage, acting as a crucial guardian of Malta's collective memory.
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