馬爾他旅遊攻略。跟著攝影師 TOTO KUO 遊歐洲。必去景點推薦。TOP ATTRACTIONS IN MALTA PART 2點擊圖片放大 Quick FactsSliema means ‘peace’ and some say the name originates from a chapel that was built in the area. Ironically, it’s one of the busier places in Malta nowadays.The current population count is around 17,000 residents.Once popular as a summer resort for wealthier Valletta residents.Good selection of hotels and restaurantsDoesn’t have sandy beaches, although swimming is possible along its coastlineIn 1881, the first Maltese sea water distillery was erected in Sliema to supply water to British troops in the area.A number of Sliema streets are named after British governors or places. These include Norfolk Street, Prince of Wales Road, Windsor Terrace, Graham Street, Milner Street and Fort Cambridge.The fortifications at Tigné Point played an important role during the Great Siege of 1565. General Dragut, of the invading Ottoman Empire, was fatally wounded at this location, greatly affecting the outcome of the conflict.更多資訊歡迎到我個人網站 Find out more please visit my website:https://totokuophotography.com/ 聖保羅大教堂 St. Paul’s Cathedral聖保羅大教堂建於12世紀初,是 Mdina 的地標,也是城裡最大的教堂。大教堂在1693年損毀於地震中,現存的巴洛克式風格教堂是1696年重建而成。雙塔式的教堂最大特點是正面牆上有兩個時鐘,一個是正常的,一個是顯示月份和年份。教堂與旁邊的教堂博物館都是要付費參觀的,雖說是第一大教堂,但如果去過歐洲其他國家的大教堂的話,很難會想要付費進入參觀的xdxd 多數遊客都是在門口拍照而已 The history of Mdina traces back more than 4000 years. According to tradition it was here that in 60 A.D. that the Apostle St. Paul is said to have lived after being shipwrecked on the Islands. Furthermore it is said that St. Paul resided inside the grotto know as Fuori le Mura (outside the city walls) now known as St. Paul's Grotto in Rabat. Lamp lit by night and referred to as "the silent city", Mdina is fascinating to visit for its timeless atmosphere as well as its cultural and religious treasures. 馬爾他|舊首都姆迪納 MDINA 漫步君臨城《冰與火之歌:權力遊戲》 Mdina is a fortified medieval town enclosed in bastions, located on a large hill in the centre of Malta. The town was the old capital of Malta, and with its narrow streets, few inhabitants and beatuful views over the Island it is truly a magical town. Mdina is referred to as the “Silent City” by Maltese and visitors alike - no cars (except those of a limited number of residents) have permission to enter Mdina and the town provides a relaxing atmosphere among the visitors walking its narrow streets and alleyways. 跟著女攝影師 Toto Kuo 遊 #馬爾他 #Malta #Mdina #姆迪納#SilentCity #touristattractions #景點介紹Mdina 是歐洲保存最為完好的古城牆的城市之一,城內的中世紀、巴洛克式建築極具特色,走訪在蜂蜜色的巷弄間,欣賞著各家不同裝飾,花草攀爬牆上,這城市美好而寧靜,少了觀光客的喧囂,獨自走進知名影集《冰與火之歌:權力遊戲》的君臨城裡Mdina is a fortified city in the Northern Region of Malta, which served as the island's capital from antiquity to the medieval period. The city is still confined within its walls, and has a population of just under 300.Mdina remained the centre of the Maltese nobility and religious authorities, but it never regained its pre-1530 importance, giving rise to the popular nickname the "Silent City" by both locals and visitors. Mdina is on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and it is now one of the main tourist attractions in Malta. 跟著女攝影師 Toto Kuo 遊 #馬爾他 #Malta #MetropolitanCathedral #景點介紹The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Mdina, Malta, dedicated to St. Paul the Apostle. The cathedral was founded in the 12th century. The original cathedral was severely damaged in the 1693 Sicily earthquake, so it was dismantled and rebuilt in the Baroque style.The cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Malta. The medieval town of Mdina presents a mix of Norman and Baroque architecture. The large and striking Cathedral of the Conversion of St. Paul stands in the main square of the town.馬爾他歷史久遠,Mdina 姆迪納一直是馬爾他首都,直到在1520年聖約翰騎士團到來而遷都,後因海防需要才將首都遷往現在的首都 Valletta。 Mdina 這名字由阿拉伯文「Medina 城市」演化而來。Mdina 裡有些居民是從12世紀便定居的諾曼、西西里和西班牙人的後裔,因此在中世紀時 Mdina有「貴族之城」之封號,而現在城內不到三百位居民,每到晚上寧靜、幽暗,有「Silent City 寧靜之城」之稱。 St. Roque’s Chapel廣場附近的小教堂,建於18世紀,小教堂被稱為聖母之光,因此在一幅描繪了聖母的畫被安裝在教堂中,免費參觀。 古城建築,店家吊牌、燈飾,甚至門把都精緻,值得細細品味,方形木造陽台設計讓人一眼就看出是馬爾他獨有特色。走在一條又一條不知名的巷弄間,鮮少有遊客亂入,常常是自己一人世界,巷弄間花草攀爬盛開,Mdina 是網美拍照的天堂。 斯利馬是馬爾他的城市,位於馬爾他島東北部,面積1.3平方公里,市內有海邊渡假村,面積1.3平方公里。其綿延到聖朱利安斯(St. Julian’s)的海岸線是馬爾他主要的海濱渡假勝地,現代化的高樓大廈沿著海岸線毗鄰而居。在1855年為致敬於聖母瑪利亞而建的新教堂落成。圍繞於教堂的小村莊慢慢演變成一個城鎮。這座城鎮開始快速發展,並在19世紀半葉後成為首都法勒他(Valletta)居民的夏季度假勝地。各式各樣的維多利亞式建築至今仍優雅地佇立在那俯瞰著城鎮的演變。斯利馬有為數眾多的街道連結著舊英國時期的記憶,像是Norfolk Street、Amery Street、Windsor Terrace、Graham Street、Milner Street、Fort Cambridge等。 Sliema is a resort town on the east coast of the Mediterranean island of Malta. The waterfront features a long promenade and the 18th-century polygonal Fort Tigné in the south. To the north, St. Julian’s Tower is a 17th-century watchtower and battery. The baroque-inspired Stella Maris Church dates from the 1850s. On tiny Manoel Island is the star-shaped Fort Manoel, built by the Knights of St. John. 斯利馬盛行足球運動,有著許多足球俱樂部。斯利馬的慶典也非常受歡迎,尤其是8月為榮耀聖母瑪利亞的慶典。提醒您,以下著名地標與景點可千萬別錯過了!- Palazzo Capua- The Stella Maris Church, Mother Parish of Sliema- The Chapel of Our Lady of Graces- Saint Julian's Tower- Fort Tigné The Mosta Dome is one of the best known churches in Malta, located in the central village of Mosta. #馬爾他 #莫斯塔圓頂大教堂 #景點介紹是位於馬耳他城市莫斯塔的一座羅馬天主教的教堂。莫斯塔圓頂大教堂擁有世界第四大、歐洲最大的無支撐穹頂。#Rotunda of MostaThe design of the present church is based on the Pantheon in Rome, and at one point had the third largest unsupported dome in the world. 莫斯塔圓頂教堂始建於1833年,它的設計者是位並非建築師的馬爾他人。教堂圓頂的內部直徑達37.2米,據說是歐洲第三大無支撐圓頂(Dome)教堂。教堂牆壁的厚度達9米多,用以承載巨大的圓頂。至於第一可能是佛羅倫斯的聖母百花(45.5米),第二就是羅馬的萬神殿(43.3米)。 5 Interesting Facts about the Mosta DomeIt wasn’t always the place of worship in MostaIt boasts impressive architectural featuresIt’s the scene of a miracleIt’s a spectacular backdrop to major religious celebrationsIt goes by several names點擊圖片放大 +2 #馬爾他 #哥佐島 #景點介紹是馬爾他的一個島嶼,位於馬爾他島西北。哥佐島為馬爾他第二大島。卡呂普索是希臘神話中海之女神,她將奧德修斯困在她的俄吉吉亞島上七年。哥佐島被稱作是現代的俄吉吉亞島。Gozo is an island of the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the second-largest island in the archipelago. It was known for the Azure Window, a natural limestone arch that was a remarkable geological feature, until its collapse in 2017. Malta馬爾他最著名的三藍更是必去景點:藍洞、藍窗、藍湖。其中的藍窗就在哥佐島(Gozo),也就是馬爾他的第二大島,需從馬爾他島搭乘渡輪前往。 Gozo島就是希臘神話中的 Ogygia 島。在荷馬﹝Homer﹞的奧德賽﹝Odyssey﹞的故事裡,這座島就是海之女神 Calypso 在希臘英雄奧德修斯﹝Odysseus﹞獻上木馬屠城計、攻下特洛伊後返家途中時,將他軟禁七年的地方。Calypso 想讓 Odysseus 成為她的丈夫,雖然在這幾年時間他們同居在島上甚至共枕而眠,但是 Odysseus 仍想回家與老婆團圓。Odysseus 的守護神雅典娜因此要求宙斯幫忙,宙斯派人送信給 Calypso,告訴她殘酷的事實:她與 Odysseus 是不會有共同的未來,Calypso 最終還是屈服了,安排 Odysseus 重返回家的路上。 Gozo is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, one of 21 that make up the Maltese archipelago. Inhabited for thousands of years, it shows evidence of historic immigration and rule by the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Sicilians, French and British, among others. It’s known for its Neolithic Ġgantija Temple ruins, rural hiking paths, beaches and scuba-diving sites. 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