The first humans settled in Malta as early as 3000 BC, and they left behind some spectacular architecture. Two of these are the famed Stone Age temples of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra located in south Malta. The prehistoric Ggantija Temple Complex in Gozo is said to be the oldest free-standing stone structure known to mankind.
Natural attractions on the island include Mellieha (Malta’s biggest beach), the Dingli Cliffs (plunging at least 220 m down) and the beautiful Blue Grotto (a series of caves and small islands in south Malta famous for their rock formations and clear waters).
Malta’s Mosta Dome is the fourth largest unsupported dome in the world and is visible from any vantage point on the island. The sixteenth century St John’s Co-Cathedral (whose design set the pattern for future Maltese churches) and the St Paul’s Church at Rabat (its grotto walls are said to have miraculous properties that can cure the sick), are also popular among tourists.
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