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11
Apr 08

Maltese Flea Markets




For a relaxing day, enjoy a visit to Birgu which is just a short distance from Valletta. The old city is situated just across the Grand Harbour. The best views of the city is from the Upper Barrakka where you can admire the massive Fort St Angelo which today houses the headquarters of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta – the Order of the Knights of St. John. It was from here that the great Master Caravaggio escaped to Naples after his short-lived adventure in Malta.

If you time your visit on Sunday morning you may try your luck at the antiques flea market. Here you will find all sorts of war time memorabilia, old coins, stamps, books and much more. The market starts as early as 7.00am and finishes at noon. Should you plan your visit during the week, the best day is a tuesday for the weekly flea market where you will find anything from fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices, clothes and other interesting bric-a-brac! And you can also haggle for the price….

Birgu is 15 minutes by bus from Valletta. You can also cross over on one of the small Maltese harbour gondolas from the Valletta waterfront just 5 minutes away.

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21
Mar 08

Holy Week 2008 in Birgu (Vittoriosa)


I have uploaded a few images of Birgu churches and Holy week statues to my Flickr Valletta Events section.

More information about Holy Week in Malta can be found at www.holyweekmalta.com
This site provides a map with various Malta locations, highlighting Passion of Christ exhibitions.

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27
Sep 07

Birgu by Candlelight

The fourth edition of Birgu By Candlelight.

Festival – 12th October 2007

Among its innovative aspects is the World War II theme that is running through the entertainment around the event. Artistic and cultural activities, including the three-hour show on a stage in the main square, are being linked to the subject, featuring post- and pre-war tunes, dance and projectionsVittoriosa, which has already benefitted from a facelift over the years, takes on magical charm when the lights are out and the narrow, winding streets are illuminated by flickering candles.

Short music, theatre and dance performances will be held on the streets, offering an element of surprise, while visitors can also experience a discovery tour around the town.

A ghost tour, as well as tours of Vittoriosa and its military fortifications are being organised.

The event which is firmly anchored in the country’s cultural calendar, and is being held from 7 p.m. till midnight, also includese historical re-enactments.

Birgu, also known as Vittoriosa is one of the so called 3 cities, together with Senglea and Cospicua. Being so close to the natural Grand Harbour it was often considered a maritime town even by the Knights of St. John way back in the 16 th Century. Birgu was in fact the first place where the Knights settled when they arrived in Malta in 1535.