Beach
Blue Lagoon, Comino
Victoria, Malta
A turquoise lagoon of shallow water on the tiny island of Comino, between Malta and Gozo.
Historic site · Malta · Gozo
Ggantija Temples
Giant prehistoric temples on Gozo, older than Stonehenge and the pyramids.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Ggantija Temples matters
The Ggantija temples are built from huge limestone blocks. Their name means giantess, because people once believed that giants built them. They are among the oldest free-standing buildings in the world. A visitor centre and museum helps explain them.
Talking points
- Their name means giantess.
- They are older than the Egyptian pyramids.
- The museum helps you make sense of the site.
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