10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Malta

10. Birgu (Vittoriosa)

Officially named Vittoriosa but popularly known as Birgu is yet another fortified city of the past which is located in the south-east of Malta. Birgu was the first capital of Malta during Knights. Medieval in its look and feel with decorative balconies and flower-bedecked lanes, Birgu has plenty of tourist attractions including the Order of St John’s treasury and the former Palace of the General of the Galleys. Birgu is not to be missed if you ever visit Malta.

Officially named Vittoriosa but popularly known as Birgu is yet another fortified city of the past which is located in the south-east of Malta. | 10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Malta
The mighty Fort St Angelo dominates Grand Harbour of Valetta, Malta / Copyright Chantal de Bruijne

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