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M MALTAALTA
ailing into Valletta, the capital city of Wandering through its narrow stone
Malta, was a dramatic delight, as we streets, we listened to the rhythmic clatter
S pass towering fortifications and of horse-drawn carriages, a nod to the
historic buildings along the coastline and city's past. Mdina's history is layered, from
harbor entrance. On this visit, we focused the Phoenicians and Romans to the Knights
on nearby Mdina, the historic "Silent City" Templar, who fortified the city, and the
that feels frozen in time. With a small Knights of Malta, who added opulent
population, mostly descendants of noble palaces and iconic churches. St. Paul's
families, Mdina exudes exclusivity and Cathedral and Palazzo Vilhena stand as
quiet dignity. testaments to their influence.
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