Of the original 25,000 16th- to 18th-century Knights of St John suits of armour, around 5000 remain at the Armoury, which is housed in the Grand Master's Palace.
Armoury
Valletta
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Sandwiched between a pub and restaurants on Triq l-Arċisqof is this compact but interesting museum. Highlights of the permanent exhibition include the…
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This grand classical edifice was the last building erected by the Knights. It's worth popping in to admire the book-lined stacks, and there are occasional…
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5. Church of St Paul's Shipwreck
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In AD 60 St Paul was shipwrecked on Malta and brought Christianity to the population. This church has a 19th-century facade, but the interior dates from…
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A glossy, entertaining 35-minute sweep through Malta's eventful history (available in eight languages).
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Sculpted out of limestone in the 17th century by Maltese sculptor Mariano Gerada.
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