Malta has had such a rich history that the country is practically saturated with places of historical interest. The Museum of Archaeology in Valletta houses an exceptionally rich collection of prehistoric artifacts. A fairly impressive artistic collection may be viewed at the National Museum of Fine Arts. In Valletta as well one finds the War Museum at Fort St. Elmo where every Sunday a military parade in period costumes is re-enacted. In the capital be sure to visit the Grand Master’s Palace and St. John’s Co-cathedral where Caravaggio’s Beheading of St. John and St. Jerome can be admired.

The Museum of Roman Antiquities (commonly referred to as “The Roman Villa”) and various catacombs are to be found in Rabat. In Mdina one can also visit the Cathedral and its museum housing treasures such as miniature prints by Albrecht Durer.

The harbour area not only offers a magnificent view of 18th century fortifications but in Vittoriosa one finds the Maritime Museum and the Inquisitor’s Palace.