A little more about Malta

Malta has three major types of tourist attractions - prehistoric sites, 16th century buildings and fortifications, and World War II.

Above is a picture of Hagar Qim, one of the largest monuments. It's on a hillside overlooking the Mediterranean - a perfect lookout spot.

A good tour will take you to most of the major sites, but you can easily visit on your own, using the island's extensive bus system (or taxis, for some more remote places.)

Through the gate behind the kitties is a very long staircase leading to the Lascaris War Rooms, located deep in the thick 16th century walls of the Grand Harbor. During the WWII these rooms were the nerve center for British and Maltese resistance to Axis bombing. If you go, be prepared for steps - many steps.

After the war the island and its people were presented the George Cross, for collective bravery and sheer grit in the face of famine and bombs.

More about Malta here.