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Did you know - Malta’s Mind-Blowing Secret: Ruins Older Than the Pyramids! 🏛️🔥 🇲🇹Ġgantija is a Malta must-visit! A megalithic temple complex located on the Maltese island of Gozo, it’s one of the oldest free-standing monuments in the world providing insights into the prehistoric cultures and the advanced engineering abilities from this time period. It’s like traveling back in time! 📍Save this reel for your travels! #VisitMalta #ExploreMore #VisitMalta #MoretoExplore @visitmalta #ad
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🙋🏻♀️Malta Day Trip Idea! Explore the beautiful island of GOZO. ⛴️ Just a short ferry ride away from the vibrant streets of Malta, Gozo welcomes you with its serene landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and a laid-back charm. 🚢🌅 Explore the ancient temples of Ġgantija, bask in the sun on its breathtaking beaches, witness beautiful coastal views, and pay a visit to the salt pans - run by fifth generation salt farmers. Every corner holds a piece of Gozo’s unique character, making this a day trip you’ll never forget. 🗺️🇲🇹 #VisitMalta #Gozo #MaltaMoments #ExploreMore #MoretoExplore @visitmalta @visitgozoofficial #ad
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This almost 8 THOUSAND-year-old island in Europe needs to be on your 2024 travel plans! 🏛️🇲🇹🏝️ 📌 Add these must-visit spots to your Malta bucket list, get to know more cool facts about each one, and save this reel for planning later!😍 📍Marsaxlokk - A picturesque fishing village located in the southeastern part of Malta, offering a unique experience for visitors. Its vibrant and colorful traditional fishing boat, known as luzzu, are adorned with eye-catching painted eyes on their prows, believed to protect the fishermen from evil spirits and bring them good luck at sea! 🛶 📍Ġgantija - With ruins older than the pyramids, Ġgantija is one of the oldest freestanding structures in the world, predating the famous Stonehenge in England and the Great Pyramids of Egypt. It has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980 and continues to captivate visitors from around the world!🏛️ 📍Gozo - Did you know that Malta is an archipelago consisting of three main inhabited islands: Malta, Gozo, and Comino, along with several smaller uninhabited islets? If you’re looking for the perfect day trip for your itinerary, hop on a quick ferry from bustling Malta to find yourself in Gozo’s paradise. 🏝️ 📍Valletta -The capital city of Malta is a captivating blend of history, culture, and beauty. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a living testament to the island’s rich past, with its well-preserved Baroque architecture, grand fortifications, and narrow cobblestone streets. 🇲🇹 📍St. John’s Co-Cathedral - Located in Valletta, this architectural masterpiece is adorned with intricate Baroque design and houses a wealth of artistic treasures. From its awe-inspiring interior to the ornate chapels and gilded decorations, St. John’s Co-Cathedral offers a glimpse into the island’s religious and cultural heritage. ✝️ Want to see more of Malta? Check out @visitmalta for more inspiration and travel tips!😍 Let us know in the comments below which destination you’re going to first! 🤩🫶🏼 🎥: @tourguidemitra #VisitMalta #ExploreMore #VisitMalta #MoretoExplore #ad
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A mini travel guide to visiting Malta in 2024🇲🇹⬇️ Here’s a 3-day itinerary in Malta you’ll want to save for later!👌🏻🏝️📌 ✔️Day 1 - Take a day trip to the island of Gozo. If you’re looking for the perfect day trip for your itinerary, hop on a quick ferry from bustling Malta to find yourself in Gozo’s paradise. Get ready for stunning landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and pure island vibes. Explore ancient temples at Ġgantija, soak up the sun on heavenly beaches, and capture breathtaking coastal views. Don’t forget to visit the salt pans run by fifth-generation salt farmers! 🏝️ ✔️Day 2 - Explore Valletta, the capital city of Malta! This city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its historic significance and well-preserved Baroque architecture. Stroll along cobblestone pathways adorned with baroque buildings and unearth a city that narrates stories of knights, empires, and unwavering determination. Whether you’re awestruck by the magnificence of St. John’s Co-Cathedral or enjoying the sweeping vistas from the Upper Barrakka Gardens, every step is a journey through time. 🏛️ ✔️Day 3 - Enjoy Malta’s freshest seafood in Marsaxlokk, an unmissable gem on the island! There’s no surprise that people come from all over the island to eat some of the freshest seafood here! From mesmerizing sea hues to lively market stalls brimming with local treasures, each element embodies a rich heritage and stunning beauty.🛶 Want to see more of Malta? Check out @visitmalta for more inspiration and travel tips!😍 Save this mini travel guide and share it with your first mention to start planning your trip to Malta! Happy exploring! 🤩🫶🏼 🎥: @tourguidemitra #VisitMalta #ExploreMore #VisitMalta #MoretoExplore #ad
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Only 2 days in Malta? No problem! Itinerary below!🇲🇹📌⬇️ Day 1: Start your day in Valletta, the capital city of Malta. Take a stroll along Republic Street, the main thoroughfare, and soak in the charming atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage site.🏛️ Then visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral, a stunning Baroque masterpiece known for its ornate interior and Caravaggio paintings.⛪️ End your day with a leisurely walk along the Valletta Waterfront. Enjoy the picturesque views of the harbor, lined with colorful buildings and lively restaurants.🌅 Day 2: Catch a ferry from Cirkewwa Terminal to the island of Gozo, a short and scenic journey across the azure Mediterranean Sea. Get ready for stunning landscapes and crystal-clear waters.🏝️ Explore ancient temples at Ġgantija, soak up the sun on heavenly beaches, and capture breathtaking coastal views.🏛️ Don’t forget to visit the salt pans run by fifth-generation salt farmers! 🫰🏻 Want to see more of Malta? Check out @visitmalta for more travel inspiration and tips!😍 Save this weekend itinerary and share it with your first mention to start planning your trip to Malta! 🤩🫶🏼 🎥: @tourguidemitra #VisitMalta #ExploreMore #VisitMalta #MoretoExplore #ad Malta | Valletta | Island | Travel | Gozo
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Ggantija is a megalithic temple complex from the Neolithic on the Mediterranean island of Gozo. The Ġgantija temples are the earliest of the Megalithic Temples of Malta and are older than the pyramids of Egypt. Their makers erected the two Ġgantija temples during the Neolithic (c. 3600–2500 BC), which makes these temples more than 5500 years old and the world's second oldest existing manmade religious structures after Göbekli Tepe in present-day Turkey. Together with other similar structures, these have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Megalithic Temples of Malta. The Ggantija temples stand at the edge of the Xaghra plateau, facing toward the south-east. This megalithic monument encompasses two temples and an incomplete third, of which only the facade was partially built before being abandoned. Like Mnajdra South, it faces the equinox sunrise, built side by side and enclosed within a boundary wall. The southerly one is the larger and older one, dating back to approximately 3600 BC. It is also better preserved. The plan of the temple incorporates five large apses, with traces of the plaster that once covered the irregular wall still clinging between the blocks. The temples are built in the typical clover-leaf shape, with inner-facing blocks marking the shape. The space between the walls was then filled in with rubble. A series of semi-circular apses is connected with a central passage. Archaeologists believe that the apses were originally covered by roofing. The temple, like other megalithic sites in Malta, faces southeast. The southern temple rises to a height of 6 m. At the entrance sits a large stone block with a recess, which led to the hypothesis that this was a ritual ablution station for purification before worshippers entered the complex. The five apses contain various altars. Researchers have found animal bones on the site that suggest the space was used for animal sacrifice
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Ġgantija is a megalithic temple complex from the Neolithic era, on the Mediterranean island of Gozo in Malta. The Ġgantija temples are the earliest of the Megalithic Temples of Malta and are older than the pyramids of Egypt.
attractions: Xerri's Grotto, Ta’ Kola Windmill, Ninu's Cave, Ġgantija, restaurants: Xi-Xi

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