Valletta Episode 05 Art, Architecture and Archaeology

This is a pot-pourri episode, beginning with a look at Valletta’s art scene: the National Art Gallery, 3 artists linked to the island and the oratory where the 2 most famous paintings are hidden away.  Next, some pointers on the city’s architecture: typical design features and the three main periods, all of which are represented by buildings to look out for in Valletta today.  Lastly, a trip to the National Museum of Archaeology, where you can learn lots about the island’s very distant past and pick up some tips to inform visits to the rest of the island.

Reading Suggestion
Seven Temples on Malta by Betsy Ross-Edison

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The National Art Museum      
The Grand Master’s Palace    
St John’s Cathedral   
The National Museum of Archaeology