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Birgu Festival revives a city
Wine bar in eroding Fort. Birgu reborn in the 21st century. It’s that time of year for festivals. Last weekend was Valletta’s show with its Notte Bianca; this weekend we cross Grand Harbour for the...
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My Birgu
Of shadows and light; evoking past and present Last Friday, I was enjoying a rare evening of solitude. My wife was abroad at a conference, my daughter was out with friends and I had just dropped off my...
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Must-sees: Birgu, the first home of the Knights in Malta
Fort St Angelo - its valiant defence of Malta the reason Birgu is called Citta' Vittoriosa Birgu to the Maltese, and Vittoriosa to others; to my mind the most beautiful and perfectly preserved of the...
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Kids ahoy! A ship with science & art workshops
The Hulda Festival: a ship on a journey of science & art First, there’s the boat – the MS Hulda, built in 1905. And then aboard it is a travelling exhibition of scientific sculptures by the...
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Flea market finds
Think flea markets and you’ll probably think of les Marchés aux Puces in Paris or of Pettycoat Lane, London – famed flea markets that always feature in these capitals’ tourist guides. But while Malta...
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This Sunday, 19 May, sees another “Life at Sea’ event organised by Heritage Malta at the Malta Maritime Museum in Birgu. Heritage Malta will open the doors of the Malta Maritime Museum free of charge...
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‘Venice of the South’: ferry & water taxis across Malta’s harbours
In Malta, public transport (a.k.a buses) can be a bit unpredictable. Buses are frequently late and crammed full of people by the time they’re at stop nr. 2 on the route, and tickets (for non residents)...
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