Malta & Gozo Day By Day August 2019

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AUGUST 2019

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6 Milestones 8 August 2019 Events 12 Small citadel, mighty narrative 15 Lampuki with Caper Sauce 17 Valletta Map 18 Finding the Time – Building Meaningful Relationships with our children 20 Maltese Islands Map

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MILESTONES

3600 BC The Temple Builders

750 BC The Phoenicians

218 BC The Romans

60 AD Christianity

870 AD The Arabs

1090 AD The Norman Conquest

1530 AD The Knights of St John

1565 AD The Great Siege

1798 AD The French Period

1800 AD Arrival of the British

1914-1918 First World War

1919 AD Sette Giugno riots

1939-1945 Second World War

1964 AD Independence

1974 AD Republic

1979 AD Freedom Day

2004 AD EU Accession

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WELCOME Welcome...

The peak of the Maltese Summer is here and it is the best time to spend these hot sunny days by the crystal clear waters. You can choose from rocky to sandy beaches around Malta and Gozo.There is so much to do from enjoying outdoor parties, festivals and concerts to the local village feasts. Make the best of your stay and we look forward to greet you and your friends back amongst us.

Herzlich Wilkommen...

Der Sommer erreicht seinen Höhepunkt, und der beste Ort an diesen heißen, sonnigen Tagen ist am kristallklaren Wasser. Die Auswahl zwischen Sand- und Steinstränden rund um Malta und Gozo fällt schwer. Abends besucht man eine der vielen Aktivitäten wie Partys unter freiem Himmel, Festivals und Konzerte sowie die Dorffeste. Machen Sie das Beste aus Ihrem Urlaub. Wir freuen uns, Sie und Ihre Freunde bald wieder begrüßen zu dürfen.

Bienvenue...

La saison estivale bat son plein dans les Iles maltaises! Alors c’est le meilleur moment de passer ces journées chaudes ensoleillées sur les plages aux eaux cristallines. Vous avez le choix entre plages aux rochers et d’autres au sable tout autour de Malte et de Gozo. Il y a tellement de choses à faire : assister aux fêtes, aux festivals et aux concerts en plein air ou aux fêtes de village maltaises. Profitez au maximum de votre séjour à Malte. Nous, on serait ravis de vous revoir et vous accueillir, vous et vos amis encore une fois parmi nous.

Benvenuti... La vetta dell’estate maltese è qui ed è il momento migliore per trascorrere queste calde giornate di sole sulle acque cristalline. È possibile scegliere tra spiagge rocciose e sabbiose intorno a Malta e Gozo. C’è così tanto da fare per godersi feste all’aperto, festival e concerti per le imprese locali del villaggio.

Sfruttate al meglio il vostro soggiorno e non vediamo l’ora di salutare voi e i vostri amici di nuovo tra noi.

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EVENTS

August 2019 Events

4 Our Lady Of Pompei. Marsaxlokk St. Peter In Chains. Birżebbuġa St. Joseph, Qala. Gozo Our Lady Of Lourdes. San Ġwann St. Dominic. Valletta

23-25 Delicata Wine Festival. Nadur, Gozo

1-29 Inspired By China-A Fine Art Exhibition by Maltese Artists. SkyParks Business Centre, Gudja 1&2 Craftsmanship-Chinese Traditional Arts and Crafts Exhibition. China Cultural Centre, Valletta.

30 Changing of the Guard. St. George’s Square, Valletta. 10:30.

14&15 The Gozo Traditional Agricultural Exhibition. Villa Rundle, Victoria, Gozo

6 The Transfiguration Of Our Lord. Ħal Lija

30 - 1 September Malta Craft Beer Festival 2019. Fort St. Elmo, Valletta

FEASTS

10 St. Lawrence. Vittoriosa 11 St. Lawrence. San Lawrenz, Gozo.

St. Gaetan. Ħamrun 15 The Assumption Of Our Lady (Public Holiday).

Attard, Qrendi, Mosta, Gudja, Għaxaq, Birkirkara, Żebbuġ (Gozo), Mqabba, Victoria (Gozo) 18 The Assumption Of Our Lady. Mġarr, Ħad-Dingli St. Helen. Birkirkara Our Lady Of Sorrows. Paola Stella Maris. Sliema 25 St. Leonard. Ħal Kirkop St. Dominic. Vittoriosa St. Bartholomew. Ħal Għargħur Maria Regina. Marsa St. Joseph. Manikata St. Paul. Ħal Safi St. Julian. St. Julian’s

EVENTS Daily Firing of Noon and Sunset Gun. Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta. 12:00 & 16:00.

Monday – Saturday Victorian Garrison. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. 14:00 16:30.

8-11 Delicata Wine Festival. Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta 9 Annual Pyrotechnic Display La Notte Di San Lorenzo. Vittoriosa 16-18 Summer Carnival. Various locations

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23-25 Gozo Film Festival 2019. The Citadel, Gozo

E N T E RTA I N M E N T Wednesdays and Fridays Ta’ Marija Folklore Dinner Show. Ta’ Marija Restaurant, Constitution Street, Mosta. 20:00 - 23:00. www.tamarija.com Every Wednesday Chamber Of Mysteries Dinner & Show. Ir- Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. A Night of Wizardry, Wine and Wonder.

Every Thursday Maltese Nights At Valletta Waterfront. Folk Dancing, Falconry Displays, Artisan Market Stalls & More. Valletta.

Every Friday Sound Salon & G7 Fridays. Gianpula, L/o Rabat.

3 Gozo Ceramics Festival.Xlendi, Gozo 4 Gringos Presents Marco Carola. Uno Village, Ta’ Qali 11-17 Summer Daze Malta 2019. Featuring top international artists. Various locations 14-16 Glitch Festival 2019. Gianpula, L/o Rabat 23 St. Julian’s Reflections On The Sea. Catherine Wheels synchronized with music. St. Julian’s.

28&29 Fior D’argenta. An evening of art, culture & music. Xewkija, Gozo

EXHIBITIONS 1 –31 Exploring The Phoenician Shipwreck Off Xlendi The Citadel – Gozo 08:00 - 16:00

CONCERTS 3 D Capitals Live At Cittadella.The Citadel, Gozo 9 Notte Italiana 2019. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta 21 Assumptafest 2019. Żebbuġ, Gozo 24 Joseph Calleja Feat. Andrea Bocelli 2019.

Featuring Andrea Bocelli & the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. The Granaries, Floriana

CONFERENCES 1 The Mediterranean Culinary Academy – Junior Chef Programme, Valletta

SPORTS 1 Malta Cup By Ten Pro Global Junior Tour, An international tennis tournament, Marsa Sports Club, Marsa 11 Cross Country National Triathlon. Xgħajra

V E R A N S TA LT U N G E N

August 2019 Veranstaltugen FESTE 4 Our Lady Of Pompei. Marsaxlokk St. Peter In Chains. Birżebbuġa St. Joseph, Qala. Gozo Our Lady Of Lourdes. San Ġwann St. Dominic. Valletta 6 The Transfiguration Of Our Lord. Ħal Lija 10 St. Lawrence. Vittoriosa 11 St. Lawrence. San Lawrenz, Gozo.

St. Gaetan. Ħamrun 15 The Assumption Of Our Lady (Public Holiday).

Attard, Qrendi, Mosta, Gudja, Għaxaq, Birkirkara, Żebbuġ (Gozo), Mqabba, Victoria (Gozo) 18 The Assumption Of Our Lady. Mġarr, Ħad-Dingli St. Helen. Birkirkara Our Lady Of Sorrows. Paola Stella Maris. Sliema 25 St. Leonard. Ħal Kirkop St. Dominic. Vittoriosa St. Bartholomew. Ħal Għargħur Maria Regina. Marsa St. Joseph. Manikata St. Paul. Ħal Safi St. Julian. St. Julian’s

V E R A N S TA LT U N G E N Täglich Abfeuern der “Noon Gun” und “Sunset Gun”.

Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta. 12:00 & 16:00.

Montag – Samstag Victorian Garrison. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. 14:00 16:30.

30 Wachwechsel. St. George’s Square, Valletta.

10:30.

8-11 Delicata Weinfestival. Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta

16-18 Sommerkarneval. An mehreren Orten 23-25 Gozo Filmfestival 2019. The Citadel, Gozo 23-25 Delicata Weinfestival. Nadur, Gozo 30 - 1 September Malta Craft-Bier-Festival 2019. Fort St. Elmo, Valletta

U N T E R H A LT U N G Mittwochs und freitags Ta’ Marija Folklore Diner-Show. Ta’ Marija Restaurant, Constitution Street, Mosta. 20:00 23:00. www.tamarija.com Jeden Mittwoch Kammer der Mysterien - Diner & Show. Ir- Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. Eine Nacht voller Zauber, Wein und Wunder.

Jeden Donnerstag Maltesische Nächte an der Valletta Waterfront.

Volkstänze, Falknerei-Show, Handwerkskunstmarkt und mehr. Valletta.

Jeden Freitag Sound Salon & G7 Fridays. Gianpula, L/o Rabat.

3 Gozo Keramikfestival.Xlendi, Gozo 4 Gringos Presents Marco Carola. Uno Village, Ta’ Qali 11-17 Summer Daze Malta 2019. Mit internationalen Topkünstlern. An mehreren Orten 14-16 Glitch Festival 2019. Gianpula bei Rabat 23 St. Julian’s Reflektionen auf dem Meer. Catherine Wheels synchronisiert mit Musik. St. Julian’s.

28 & 29 Fior D’argenta. Ein Abend voller Kunst, Kultur und Musik. Xewkija, Gozo

AUSSTELLUNGEN 1 –31 Entdecken Sie das phönizische Schiffswrack vor Xlendi The Citadel – Gozo 08:00 - 16:00 1-29 Inspiriert von China-Kunstausstellung maltesischer Künstler. SkyParks Business Centre, Gudja 1&2 Handwerkskunst-Traditionelle chinesische Kunst- und Handwerkskunstausstellung. China Cultural Centre, Valletta.

14&15 Traditionelle Landwirtschaftsausstellung Gozo.

Villa Rundle, Victoria, Gozo

KONZERTE 3 D Capitals Live At Cittadella.The Citadel, Gozo 9 Notte Italiana 2019. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta 21 Assumptafest 2019. Żebbuġ, Gozo 24 Joseph Calleja Feat. Andrea Bocelli 2019.

Mit Andrea Bocelli & dem Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. The Granaries, Floriana

VORLEUNGEN 1 The Mediterranean Culinary Academy – Junior Chef Programme, Valletta

SPORT 1 Malta Cup By Ten Pro Global Junior Tour, Internationales Tennisturnier, Marsa Sports Club, Marsa 11 Cross Country National Triathlon. Xgħajra

9 Jährliche Pyrotechnikshow “La Notte Di San Lorenzo”. Vittoriosa

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Août 2019 Événements FÊTES 4 Notre Dame de Pompéi. Marsaxlokk St. Pierre Enchaîné. Birżebbuġa St. Joseph, Qala. Gozo Notre Dame de Lourdes. San Ġwann St. Dominique. La Valette 6 La Transfiguration de Notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ. Ħal-Lija 10 St. Laurent .Vittoriosa 11 St. Laurent. San Lawrenz, Gozo.

St. Gaëtan. Ħamrun 15 L’Assomption de la Vierge Marie (Jour férié).Attard, Qrendi, Mosta, Gudja, Għaxaq, Birkirkara, Żebbuġ (Gozo), Mqabba, Victoria (Gozo) 18 L’Assomption de la Vierge Marie. Mġarr, Ħad-Dingli Ste Hélène. Birkirkara Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs. Paola Notre Dame Etoile de la Mer. Sliema 25 St. Léonard. Ħal-Kirkop St. Dominique. Vittoriosa St. Bartholomé. ĦalGħargħur Maria Regina. Marsa St. Joseph. Manikata St. Paul. Ħal-Safi St. Julien. St. Julian’s

EVÉNEMENTS Chaque jour Tir d’un canon à midi et au coucher du soleil. Jardins d’Upper Barrakka, La Valette. 12:00 & 16:00.

Lundi – Samedi Garnison de soldats britanniques de l’époque victorienne. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. 14:00 - 16:30.

30 Relève de la Garde. St. George’s Square, La Valette.

10:30.

8-11 Festival des Vins Delicata. Jardins d’Upper Barrakka, La Valette 9 Prestation pyrotechnique annuelle. La Notte Di San Lorenzo. Vittoriosa 16-18 Carnaval d’été. Lieux différents

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23-25 Festival du Film de Gozo 2019. La Citadelle, Gozo 23-25 Festival des Vins Delicata. Nadur. Gozo 30 - 1er septembre Festival de la Bière Artisanale de Malte 2019. Fort St. Elmo, La Valette

DIVERTISSEMENT Mercredi et Vendredi Ta’ Marija Folklore Dinner Show. Dîner et spectacle de danses folkloriques. Ta’ Marija Restaurant, Constitution Street, Mosta. 20:00 - 23:00. www. tamarija.com Chaque mercredi Chamber Of Mysteries - Dinner & Show. Dîner et spectacle. Ir-Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. Soirée de magie, vins et surprises.

Chaque jeudi Maltese Nights At Valletta Waterfront. Danses folkloriques, Spectacle de Fauconnerie, Marché Artisanal & Et plus ! La Valette.

Chaque vendredi Sound Salon & G7 Fridays. Musique disco présentée par des DJ différents. Gianpula, Limites de Rabat.

3 Festival de céramique de Gozo. .Xlendi, Gozo 4 Gringos Presents Marco Carola. Concert par le chanteur Marco Carola. Uno Village, Village d’artisanat. Ta’ Qali 11-17 Summer Daze Malta 2019. Concert par des artistes de renommée internationale. Lieux différents.

14-16 Glitch Festival 2019.Gianpula, Limites de Rabat 23 St. Julian’s Reflections On The Sea. Roues de Ste Catherine synchronisées avec la musique. St. Julian’s.

28 &29 Fior D’argenta. Soirée d’art, culture et musique.

Xewkija, Gozo

EXPOSITIONS 1 –31 Exploring The Phoenician Shipwreck Off Xlendi Exposition portant sur la découverte d’une épave phénicienne au large de Xlendi. La Citadelle. – Gozo 08:00 - 16:00

1-29 Inspired By China - Exposition de Beaux Arts inspirée par La Chine par des artistes maltais.

SkyParks Business Centre, Gudja 1&2 Craftsmanship – Exposition d’Arts et métiers traditionnels chinois. China Cultural Centre, La Valette. .

14&15 The Gozo Traditional Agricultural Exhibition. Salon traditionnel d’agriculture de Gozo. Villa Rundle, Victoria, Gozo

CONCERTS 3 D Capitals Live At Cittadella. Concert de musique par des chanteurs maltais et internationaux en plein air. La Citadelle., Gozo 9 NotteItaliana 2019. Soirée de musique italienne.

Pjazza Teatru Rjal, La Valette.

21 Assumptafest 2019. . Concert de musique et chants. Żebbuġ, Gozo 24 Joseph Calleja Feat. Andrea Bocelli 2019. Concert par le célèbre ténor maltais Joseph Calleja mettant en vedette le chanteur mythique italien Andrea Bocelli avec le Malta Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Granaries, Floriana

CONFÉRENCES 1er The Mediterranean Culinary Academy – Junior Chef Programme. Cours de Cuisine pour enfants et adolescents. La Valette

SPORTS 1er août Malta Cup By Ten Pro Global Junior Tour. Tournoi international de tennis Junior. Marsa Sports Club, Marsa 11 Cross Country National Triathlon. Triathlon crosscountry. Xgħajra.

COSÁ C’È IN PROGRAMMA

Agosto 2019 Eventi FESTE

16-18

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Carnevale estivo. Various locations

Ispirato dalla Cina: una mostra di belle arti di artisti maltesi. SkyParks Business Centre, Gudja

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Madonna di Pompei. Marsaxlokk San Pietro in catene. Birżebbuġa San Giuseppe, Qala. Gozo Madonna di Lourdes. San Ġwann San Domenico. Valletta

Gozo Film Festival 2019. The Citadel, Gozo

1&2

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Esposizione di artigianato e arti tradizionali cinesi. China Cultural Centre, Valletta.

Delicata Wine Festival. Nadur, Gozo 14&15 30 - 1 September

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La Trasfigurazione di Nostro Signore. Ħal Lija

Malta Craft Beer Festival 2019. Fort St. Elmo, Valletta

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La mostra agricola tradizionale di Gozo. Villa Rundle, Victoria, Gozo

CONCERTI

I N T R AT T E N I M E N T O

San Lorenzo. Vittoriosa

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Mercoledì e venerdì

D Capitals Live At Cittadella.The Citadel, Gozo

San Lorenzo. San Lawrenz, Gozo.

San Gaetano. Ħamrun

Ta’ Marija Folklore cena spettacolo. Ta’ Marija Restaurant, Constitution Street, Mosta. 20:0023:00. www.tamarija.com

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Assunzione della Madonna (Festa nazionale).

Attard, Qrendi, Mosta, Gudja, Għaxaq, Birkirkara, Żebbuġ (Gozo), Mqabba, Victoria (Gozo)

Ogni mercoledì

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Camera dei misteri - cena + spettacolo. Ir Razzett L-Antik, Qormi. Una notte di magia.

Assumptafest 2019. Żebbuġ, Gozo

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Ogni giovedì

Assunzione della Madonna. Mġarr, Ħad-Dingli Sant’Elena. Birkirkara Madonna Addolorata. Paola Stella Maris. Sliema

Notti maltesi al lungomare di La Valletta. Danza popolare, esposizioni di falconeria, bancarelle di artigianato e altro. Valletta.

Notte Italiana 2019. Pjazza Teatru Rjal, Valletta

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Joseph Calleja Feat. Andrea Bocelli 2019.

Featuring Andrea Bocelli & the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Granaries, Floriana

Ogni venerdí 25

San Leonardo. Ħal Kirkop San Domenico. Vittoriosa San Bartolomeo. Ħal Għargħur Maria Regina. Marsa San Giuseppe. Manikata San Paolo. Ħal Safi San Giuliano. St. Julian’s

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Festival della ceramica di Gozo. Xlendi, Gozo 4

Summer Daze Malta 2019. Con i migliori artisti internazionali. Varie località

Quotidiano

Fuoco di mezzogiorno e pistola al tramonto.

Upper Barrakka Gardens, La Valletta. 12:00 e 16:00.

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Glitch Festival 2019. Gianpula, L/o Rabat 23

St. Julian’s Reflections On The Sea. St. Julian’s.

Lunedì - sabato Guarnigione vittoriana. Fort Rinella, Kalkara. 14:00 - 16:30.

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Cambio della guardia, Piazza San Giorgio, Valletta. 10:30.

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Delicata Wine Festival. Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta 9

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The Mediterranean Culinary Academy – Junior Chef Programme, Valletta

Gringos Presenta Marco Carola. Uno Village, Ta’ Qali 11-17

EVENTI

CONFERENZE

Sound Salon & G7 Fridays. Gianpula, L/o Rabat.

SPORT 1

Malta Cup By Ten Pro Global Junior Tour, Un torneo internazionale di tennis, Marsa Sports Club, Marsa 11

Cross Country National Triathlon. Xgħajra

28&29

Fior D’argenta. Una serata di arte, cultura e musica. Xewkija, Gozo

MOSTRE 1 –31

Esplorando il naufragio fenicio di Xlendi. The Citadel – Gozo 08:00 - 16:00

Esposizione pirotecnica annuale La Notte Di San Lorenzo. Vittoriosa

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Small citadel, mighty narrative T H E I S L A N D O F G O Z O H A S A LWAY S BEEN A SOURCE OF MYSTERY A N D FA S C I N AT I O N , E V E N T O T H E P O P U L AT I O N O F T H E M A I N L A N D I T S E L F . A LT H O U G H B E A R I N G A MODEST SIZE, THE ISLAND IS A TREASURE TROVE OF HISTORICAL N A R R AT I V E S . A N E X P LO R AT I O N O F I T S I M P O S I N G C I TA D E L W I T H ITS MAGNIFICENT BAROQUE C AT H E D R A L AND SEVERAL H E R I TAG E M A LT A’ S SMALL MUSEUMS ALONG ITS SQUARE AND ITS WINDING STREETS ARE J U S T A TA S T E T O W H AT T H E R E S T OF THE ISLAND CAN OFFER YOU.

he Gozo Museum of Archaeology is located immediately behind the original gateway of the Citadel. You can enjoy the refined architecture of the 17th century townhouse which houses this museum, while exploring the intriguing exhibits, all of which help illustrate Gozo’s rich archaeology and history. Artefacts range from prehistory to the Classical period, to the Medieval and Early Modern periods. One of the most curious exhibits within this museum is a human skeleton which was discovered inside a split large amphora on the island of Comino, dating back to Roman times.

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The Gozo Nature Museum is situated behind the Courts of Justice in the Citadel. It is housed within a 17th century building which is endowed with several authentic architectural features. The exhibits in the museum mainly focus on Gozo’s natural resources

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and their use by the island’s inhabitants. Geology, minerals, human and animal evolution, marine life, insects, birds, flora and local ecosystems are all covered in the permanent display. One of the most important exhibits specimen is the ‘Maltese Fungus’, formerly believed to grow only on the so-called ‘Fungus Rock’ in Dwejra.

The Gran Castello Historic House is found in a cluster of medieval buildings in Bernardo De Opuo Street at the Citadel.

As evidenced by the elegant architectural features, these houses originally belonged to wealthy families. The exhibits on display illustrate the local domestic, rural and traditional ways of life.

Traditional implements and tools on display have long stopped being used, but the visitor is given the opportunity to recall the hard yet simple way of life back then. You can also walk through a reconstructed 18th century townhouse with authentic handwoven soft furnishings, as well as appreciate the domestic set-up in bygone times.

The Old Prison which lies adjacent to the Courts of Justice at the Citadel is an intriguing place to visit. This prison was in use from the mid-16th century until the beginning of the 20th century. The Knights of St John used this prison to intern their rowdy and disruptive members, but after their expulsion from the Islands, the prison remained in use. Besides the architectural value of this oldest surviving prison in Gozo, the most interesting characteristic is its human element. Indeed, a large number of graffiti of sea vessels, palm-prints, crosses, names, dates, games, and anthropomorphic figures are tell-tale witnesses of who was incarcerated within these walls.

At the Gozo Area Office Exhibition Hall, you can visit Heritage Malta’s intriguing exhibition ‘Exploring the Phoenician Shipwreck off Xlendi’. The exhibition focuses on the unusual find of a Phoenician shipwreck which lay submerged in the sea for hundreds of years at the depth of 110 metres. Only a handful of such vessels were identified in the Mediterranean. The exhibition highlights some of the innovative techniques which were used in this project, including the methods utilized to recover a number of artefacts from the shipwreck, some of which were previously unknown in the archaeological record and are now displayed in this exhibition.

The Ċittadella Visitors’ Centre is housed in two old water reservoirs built in the 1870’s in part of the Citadel’s Ditch. Various

interactive displays portray the evolution of this historical city over three millennia. You can also enjoy the surround theatre which presents an immersive experience about the salient moments of the millenial history of the Citadel.

Heritage Malta’s sites and museums at the Citadel are open from Monday to Sunday, from 9.00hrs to 17.00hrs (last admission 16.30hrs).

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Lampuki with Caper Sauce Ingredients: - 1kg lampuki - 500g tomatoes - 200g onions - 150g capers - Garlic cloves - Flour - Olive oil - Fresh lemon zest - Mint - Seasoning Method 1) Peel and chop the tomatoes, onions and garlic. Put them in separate bowls 2) Clean the fish. Remove the head and tail and cut it into pieces about 8cm long 3) Heat some olive oil in a large saucepan. Pass the fish pieces through the flour and fry them until they

obtain a golden colour 4) Heat some olive oil in another frying pan and quickly fry the onions and garlic until they obtain a

light golden colour 5) Lower the heat, add the tomatoes and tomato paste and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add the capers,

lemon zest and mint. Check for seasoning and continue simmering for a further 10 minutes 6) Add the fish pieces to the sauce and continue cooking for a further 5 minutes 7) Serve hot

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VA L L E T TA M A P

PINTO WHARF

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M A R S A M X E T T

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Triton Fountain City Gate 3 St. Andrew’s Scots Church 4 St. James Cavalier 5 Auberge of Castille, Leon & Portugal 6 Upper Baracca Gardens 7 Lower Baracca Gardens 8 Siege Bell Memorial 9 Sacra Infermeria / The Malta Experience 10 Fort St. Elmo/National War Museum 11 Open-air Market (Mon. – Sat.) 12 Jesuit Church / Old University 2

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St. Paul’s Shipwreck Church Palazzo di Citta / Public Registry 15 Cappellania 16 Castellania 17 St. James Church 18 Auberge of Italy / MUZA 19 Palazzo Parisio 20 Church of St. Catherine of Italy 21 Our Lady of Victories Church 22 Sovereign Military Order of Malta 23 Republic Street 24 Royal Opera House 25 Palazzo Ferreria 14

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St. Barbara Church Auberge of Provence 28 National Museum of Archaeology 29 St. John’s Co-Cathedral 30 Great Siege Square 31 Auberge of Auvergne/ Law Courts 32 Republic Square 33 National Library 34 Queen Victoria Monument 35 Grand Master’s Palace & Armoury 36 Manoel Theatre 37 Carmelite Church

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St. Paul’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral Auberge of Aragon Sliema-Valletta Ferry St. Andrew’s Bastion Auberge of Bavaria Admiralty House St. John’s Cavalier Hastings Gardens Church of Porto Salvo The Castellana Bus Terminus Cruise Liner Terminal Central Bank

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F FE EA ATTUURREESS

Finding the Time – Building Meaningful Relationships with our children HOW DO WE BUILD POSITIVE R E L AT I O N S H I P S WITH OUR CHILDREN? HOW CAN WE P R OV I D E A WA R M , S U P P O RT I V E , A N D T R U S T I N G R E L AT I O N S H I P ?

uality interactions can allow us to do just this with our child and help them gain the inner strength to overcome problems they face in their day to day. Young people gain confidence from being surrounded by adults that are truly invested in their well-being and their experiences.

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The great news is that the most meaningful of connections are based on the simplest of gestures.

Something as simple as a proud smile or a moment of patience where we listen to them and engage with them can be extremely meaningful. Make sure that kids have your undivided attention. Be engaged in the process as they learn a new skill. These can be highly prized interactions.

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F E AT U R E S Children need adults in their life that find the time to play with them. Give them a chance to choose what they want to do with you. This improves a child’s feeling of belonging and significance.

The summer months provide the perfect time for this. Prioritise activities you can do as a family that provide a space for these moments to take place.

Find the value in the simplest of interaction as these can mean the world to the young people in your life.

At Esplora we pride ourselves with offering a safe space where these everyday interactions can take place. We try our best to provide a space to connect over a shared interest and play together, for kids and adults alike.

Join us for Family Science Days from the 13th -18th August. Build and launch a rocket into space during ‘Blast Off ’. Watch and engage with bubbles of all shapes and sizes during our Beautiful Bubbles Show.

For more information check out (esplora.org.mt) or our follow us on Facebook.

Sarah Galea Education Programme Developer at Esplora

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M A LT E S E I S L A N D S M A P

Valletta

Three Cities

Hagar Qim

Verdala Palace

GOZO Blue Lagoon

Ta’ Pinu Church

Mdina

Marsaxlokk

Mosta Dome

The Citadel

Ggantija Temples

Ramla Bay

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M A LT E S E I S L A N D S M A P

COMINO

MALTA

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