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has a talisman: the eye of Isis that protects from<br />
harm. In the port area of Malta there are three<br />
maritime cities, which bear the names of<br />
Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua. On a walk in<br />
Vittoriosa, in the charming neighbourhood of<br />
Collachio along the little winding streets one<br />
can admire the inns, and houses that once<br />
belonged to knights.<br />
As from 1570, Valletta became the new capital.<br />
A great number of architects and painters were<br />
brought to create magnificent palaces and deco-<br />
rate the interior of churches. Designed in 1576<br />
by Girolamo Cassar, St John’s Co-Cathedral is<br />
decorated with a sumptuous floor, covered by<br />
approximately 400 gravestones commemorating<br />
the Masters of the Order, which governed<br />
Malta. In the oratory can be found Caravaggio’s<br />
masterpiece “The beheading of St John”.<br />
With its profusion of cultural sites and a geographical<br />
terrain that encourages hiking, Malta<br />
possesses many treasures. For swimming, you<br />
will be tempted by the rocky creeks and white<br />
and red sand beaches. A beneficial climate,<br />
easy access, the quality of its hotels and the<br />
legendary hospitality of its inhabitants -everything<br />
invites you to come and take advantage<br />
of the benefits that the archipelago offers.<br />
www.visitmalta.com<br />
Erica Camilleri<br />
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