Places worth the detour in Malta
Malta has 229 places worth going out of your way for on Detourmap, across 13 kinds — the biggest group is churches, temples, monasteries & shrines (58). The best known is Gozo. 194 of them are hidden gems most guides skip. Every place below has a photo and a Wikipedia article — click any of them to fly the map there.
Churches, temples, monasteries & shrines in Malta 58
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Church of St Catherine of Italy, Valletta
Sacred sites · 16th century · Notable
Church building in Valletta, Malta
Castles, palaces & forts in Malta 54
Towers & lighthouses in Malta 29
Ancient & archaeological sites in Malta 23
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Ġgantija
Ancient & megalithic · 36th century BC · Renowned
Megalithic temple complex from the Neolithic on the Mediterranean island of Gozo
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Megalithic Temples of Malta
Ancient & megalithic · 36th century BC · Renowned
Several prehistoric temples on the Maltese Islands
Museums & galleries in Malta 15
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National Museum of Archaeology
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Notable
Archaeology museum in Valletta, Malta
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National War Museum
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Military museum in Valletta, Malta
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Żabbar Sanctuary Museum
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Parish museum in Żabbar, Malta
Parks, canyons & rock formations in Malta 13
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Azure Window
Natural wonders · 19th century · Renowned
Former natural limestone arch in the Maltese island of Gozo
Monuments & statues in Malta 9
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Malta Memorial
Monuments & statues · 20th century · Hidden gem
World War II memorial in Malta commemorating British Commonwealth aircrews
