11 Things to Do in the Three Cities, Malta, Birgu, Malta
For many visitors to聽Malta, the nation鈥檚 capital of聽Valletta聽is the main Maltese city that they will explore. But it by no means the only city on the islands and you need only look across The Grand Harbour for proof.聽If you鈥檝e visited Valletta and been to the Upper Barrakka Gardens, then you鈥檝e likely looked across to the聽Three Cities聽and their聽fortresses.
The Three Cities is the popular name given to the neighbourhoods of聽Birgu,聽Senglea聽and聽Cospicua聽that sit across the Grand Harbour and surround the Vittoriosa Marina. Each is known by multiple names,聽Senglea or L鈥橧sla,聽Cospicua or Bormla and Birgu or Vittoriosa. This is due to their long history and Malta鈥檚 history of changing hands repeatedly. In fact, the fortified Birgu dates back before the founding of Valletta and both Senglea and Cospicua were built at the same time as the capital. Thus the Three Cities is an important historic urban area and one well taking the time to explore.
To be clear they aren鈥檛 the only three cities of Malta. It鈥檚 just the name for these close neighbourhoods, and there are far more than three on Malta.聽Relative to the likes of Sliema, St Julian鈥檚 and even Valletta, the Three Cities provide a far more authentic look at ordinary Maltese life. Just because they鈥檙e residential neighbourhoods doesn鈥檛 mean they lack attractions however. If you鈥檝e explored Valletta and wondering where to go next, the Three Cities are worth a look and here鈥檚 why.聽 ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The Three Cities is the popular name given to the neighbourhoods of聽Birgu,聽Senglea聽and聽Cospicua聽that sit across the Grand Harbour and surround the Vittoriosa Marina. Each is known by multiple names,聽Senglea or L鈥橧sla,聽Cospicua or Bormla and Birgu or Vittoriosa. This is due to their long history and Malta鈥檚 history of changing hands repeatedly. In fact, the fortified Birgu dates back before the founding of Valletta and both Senglea and Cospicua were built at the same time as the capital. Thus the Three Cities is an important historic urban area and one well taking the time to explore.
To be clear they aren鈥檛 the only three cities of Malta. It鈥檚 just the name for these close neighbourhoods, and there are far more than three on Malta.聽Relative to the likes of Sliema, St Julian鈥檚 and even Valletta, the Three Cities provide a far more authentic look at ordinary Maltese life. Just because they鈥檙e residential neighbourhoods doesn鈥檛 mean they lack attractions however. If you鈥檝e explored Valletta and wondering where to go next, the Three Cities are worth a look and here鈥檚 why.聽 ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 11 Things to Do in the Three Cities, Malta
Guide Location: Malta » Birgu
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: David Johnston
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Guide Location: Malta » Birgu
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: David Johnston
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Maritime Museum
- St. Lawrence鈥檚 Church
- Fort Saint Angelo
- Inquisitor鈥檚 Palace
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