Casa Rocca Piccola is a palace in Malta, currently occupied by the de Piro family, a noble Maltese family. It is situated in Valletta, the capital city of Malta. The history of Casa Rocca Piccola goes back over 400 years to an era in which the Knights of St John, having successfully fought off the invading Turks in 1565, decided to build a prestigious city to rival other European capitals such as Paris and Venice.[5] Palaces were designed for prestige and aesthetic beauty in most of Valletta's streets, and bastion walls fortified the new sixteenth-century city. Casa Rocca Piccola contains over 50 rooms, the majority of which are open for viewing. Over the last few years the World War II Air Raid Shelters have provided a dramatic and exciting addition to the tours of the house. This has all been made possible from the contributions that come in from the thousands of tourists who come to Malta and Valletta every year. On January 2nd 2003 following an extensive restoration program a further 4 stately rooms were added to the guided tours.
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A 12 day sail from Malta to the south of Spain in 2006. www.bumfuzzle.com
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www.amalteselovestory.com - we went with the oldest Maltese Bus from Sliema to Valletta and had a talk with the Bus driver after that ride. Filmed with a Sony Z5 that survived that ride
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Inside the great walled city!
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View in HD "History"- National Geographic Channel spent 2 weeks filming on the beautiful island of Malta. Uncovering some the rich history and Truly Mediterranean culture of Malta.
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www.ab-nach-malta.de Diesen Sommer geht`s ab nach Malta. Lüfte das bestgehütete Geheimnis des Mittelmeers und gewinne unvergessliche Urlaubsimpressionen.
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Please watch it till the very end. The Outstanding Perform & Adventures of Two Guys.. +18 Only..EF Malta Learn a Language.. Best Representation Video of Malta
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Malta has had such a rich history that the country is practically saturated with attractions and places of interest. The capital city of Valletta host to regular plays and concerts, as well as scores of exhibitions and street events. The Museum of Archaeology in Valletta houses an exceptionally rich collection of prehistoric artefacts. The War Museum at Fort St. Elmo is home to a Sunday military parade in period costumes re-enactment and the capital also possesses the impressive Grand Masters Palace and St. Johns Co-cathedral. With 7000 years of history, the sites to visit are endless the Megalithic Temples (including Ggantija, the oldest freestanding temple in the world), the underground St Pauls and St. Agathas catacombs, The Knights of St. Johns significant sites, such as Fort St Angelo and Fort Rinella (home to the worlds largest canon). WWII significant sites, such as the Mgarr war shelter, Mtarfa ex-British military buildings, The Armoury and the Maritime Museum in Vittoriosa are not to be missed. Hotel Phoenicia Malta is a luxury 5 star hotel and is located in Valletta close to all amenities including important palaces, museums and galleries. Valletta is also a center of activity with many shops and cafes lining the narrow and picturesque streets of the capital.
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A traditional family Christmas lunch in Malta with Christmas pudding.
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Despite being relatively small, Malta, an island that lies in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Africa, offers travelers lots of natural beauties and historical monuments. There are some megalithic temples, which resemble Stonehenge, a mighty fortress system, romantic cities, and breathtaking baroque and renaissance palaces. Most of Malta's settlements were built by the knights of St. John of Jerusalem, which is why the cities resemble each other so much. Many of the natural beauties stand out, like the Blue Grotto Cave of Malta, and the Azure Window of Gozo. The docks are filled with colorful boats. The mild climate and the crystal clear water make Malta a place worth spending the holiday.
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Malta 2008 Empire disco
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Mdina's origins date back to the late Punic period maybe even to the Late Bronze Age as scant remains dating back to this period has survived. Remnants of the Roman Occupation of Mdina exist in the form of the Roman Domus just outside the present walls of Mdina, which during the times of the Roman extended right to the present church of St. Paul in Rabat. Music in the background is that of Mozart Violin Concerto No. 2 First Movement Allegro
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Xmas(2007)Decorations starting to be set up at the Plaza Shopping Centre in Sliema - Malta
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Scratch that travel itch, and post a few pics while youre at it. Have a look at the Verizon Wireless Weekly Travel Videos, and see what a great travel buddy 3G coverage makes.
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Smart Travel
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