Let me introduce my new favourite destination for Templeseeking – the small island nation of Malta. Its position in the centre of the Mediterranean combined with its multiple invasions give it a rich ancient, medieval and World War history. This, combined with the influx of Catholicism with the Normans and richness of culture make Malta […]
Tag Archives: Malta
02
Mar
Mar
Between 3600 BC and 700 BC, a series of prehistoric temples were built in the form of megalithic (large stone) constructions. The Hagar Qim temples of Malta are approximately 1000 years older than the pyramids of Egypt. This stone-age civilisation kept building more and more temples, and traces of 43 different temples can be found on […]
16
Jan
Jan
For 300 years, Malta was under the authority of the Catholic Church. The Roman Catholic Church plays a very important role as far as the identity, traditions and customs of the island go. Today I went to visit the Mosta Rotunda in the heart of Malta. Rotunda of Mosta – How big is the Dome? […]