→ July 8, 2009
Valletta Nobile is a 400 year old Maltese townhouse full of character and charm. This self catering accommodation in Valletta is a discreet hide-away tailored for the discerning traveller. A unique house which expresses the joy of the noble life of knighthood mingled with the playful colours of Maltese baroque. It offers an intimate experience [...]
→ July 6, 2009
Commissioned by the Great Master of the Order of the Knights of Malta, Caravaggio’s Beheading of St John was made in 1608 for the chapel of the Co-Cathedral of St John in Valletta. It is the largest work the artist ever painted (12 feet x 17 feet) and the only one he ever signed.
The painting [...]
→ July 6, 2009
Cafe Cordina is the place to stop, back and enjoy the bustling life of the main street in Valletta Republic street. Caffe Cordina’s location in the heart of Valletta Malta, facing Piazza Regina and the impressive Biblioteca, puts it within reach of many places of interest. It is family owned and can be compared to Florian [...]
→ July 3, 2009
A discreet self catering luxury town house, situated in the old part of Valletta – dating back to the Knights of Malta. The house has a large bedroom with ensuite facilities, bathroom with tub, living room and separate kitchen. The decor is a mix of Maltese style baroque and bespoke designer furniture. An ideal setting [...]
→ June 8, 2009
The Norman House is situated in Triq Villegaigon, Mdina, and originally was a much smaller construction. The position of the main entrance of the earliest part of the Norman House was different than it is today. The main door overlooked a street that probably existed where the staircase now stands.
This part of the house is [...]
→ February 10, 2009
Carnival in Malta dates back to the 16th Century and has been celebrated in Malta since the arrival of the Knights of St. John in 1535. Some studies indicate an earlier date – 1470.
The main events takes place in Valletta and Floriana with grand defiles of floats in the streets. It is also a time [...]