Gozo is one of the three main islands in the Maltese archipelago, along with Malta and Comino. It is located in the Mediterranean Sea, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Sicily and approximately 290 kilometers (180 miles) north of Africa. Gozo is known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. Gozo, […]
The Island of Gozo, also known as Ghawdex (Aw-desh) in the past, had a population of roughly 37,342. The people are known as Gozitans (Ghawdxin—Aw-Tshin). Gozo is more rural than Malta and fishing and agriculture play a major role in the life of a Gozitan. Historically, Gozo and Malta are linked through time. Most of the […]
Why Malta? Few of the reasons as to why producers would film on the Maltese Islands are the mild climate on the rock which allows around 10/12 hours of shooting every day, the short distance between the location and the authentic old locations that date back to around 6000 years. In the last 50 years, […]
Niches in the Streets Throughout streets on the Rock, there are many Niches with Religious Statues. They are witnesses of the Christianity in Malta. These Niches are mainly statues of Jesus or the Holy Mary. Along with the statue is usually a marble plaque that encourages watchers to say a prayer. In the past, there […]
Malta is one of the oldest Christian countries in the world since St Paul’s shipwreck in 60 AD. It has remained a Christian community ever since. Locals were very devoted in the past and you can notice their craftsmanship in the way cathedrals and churches are adorned and decorated. The younger generations are changing, and […]
The Maltese Islands are known to be very religious. In fact, the church has ruled the country and its politics many years ago. Today, the church is still a very strong organization, and it influences the Maltese lifestyle and important decisions made by the government. You can find numerous churches and religious sites in Malta. […]
Malta’s deep Christian roots span back to A.D. 60 when none other than the Apostle Paul himself shipwrecked on the island. Paul was on his way to Rome, where he was being tried as a political rebel when the ship he was traveling on faced a severe storm and ultimately wrecked two weeks later. All […]
Once again, during WWII, Malta proved to be crucial for the Brits against Italy and Germany. The Rock was used as a base to attack the Italian Marine Forces and as a Listening Base to listen to messages from Italy, Germany, etc. Malta and WWII Malta played a major role during WWII. The Italian pilot […]
The British period in Malta spanned from 1800 to 1964, during which the island was part of the British Empire. Below are key highlights and events from this era. A Timeline of Maltese History 5200BC- Pre History 900BC- Early Inhabitants 218BC- Roman Times 870- Under the Arabs 1090- Norman Rule 1530- Knights of St John […]
A Timeline of Maltese History 5200BC- Pre History 900BC- Early Inhabitants 218BC- Roman Times 870- Under the Arabs 1090- Norman Rule 1530- Knights of St John 1798- French Occupation 1814- British Period 1964- Modern Malta The French were only in Malta for a very short stint. They were here there 2 years, from 1798 to […]
