Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
St John's Co-Cathedral
Valletta, Malta
A plain stone exterior hides one of the most lavish baroque interiors in Europe.
Historic site · Malta · Malta
Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni
An underground prehistoric temple carved into the rock, with chambers over several levels.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni matters
The Hypogeum is a maze of chambers carved into the rock about five thousand years ago, used for ceremonies and burial. It is extremely fragile, so only a small number of visitors are allowed each day. You descend through rooms with painted ceilings and strange acoustics. It is a rare, quiet experience.
Talking points
- Chambers are carved over several levels.
- Only a small number of visitors are admitted each day.
- It is part of Malta's UNESCO listing for prehistoric temples.
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Good to know: Tickets sell out well in advance; book as early as you can.
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