Travelogue: Malta, Wednesday, 31 August 2011

8 September 2011

Disraeli once commented that Malta was an island of palaces built by princes for princes. Over 400,000 people live in Malta. The culture reflects the various powers that once ruled the archipelago of Islands, and one can hear Italian, French, and Arabic in both the old and new Maltese language. We visited Vittoriosa and Valetta. In both, we saw the fortresses built by knights during the Crusades. Both cities were damaged badly during WWII, and the restorations in which the country is currently engaged are extensive. View my photos of Vittoriosa and Valetta …