Co vidět v Sliema

Sliema's Unmissable Highlights

Sliema’s landscape combines 18th-century military history with modern seaside living. The area features a series of coastal fortifications, including the polygonal Fort Tigne and the Victorian-era Cambridge Battery. The town is a central hub for maritime transport, offering ferry links to Valletta and sightseeing cruises around the Grand Harbour. Visitors can explore the neo-Gothic architecture of Balluta Bay, shop at the island's largest retail centers, or dine on traditional Maltese cuisine in converted historical buildings.

Sliema's Unmissable Highlights – Mapa

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Fort Tigne

An 18th-century polygonal fort built by the Order of Saint John to protect Marsamxett Harbour. It is one of the oldest examples of this military architecture in the world.

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Torri ta' San Ġiljan

A 17th-century coastal watchtower built by Grand Master De Redin. It stands on the promenade and has been repurposed to house a restaurant.

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Sliema Point Battery

Artillery battery built by the British between 1872 and 1876. It features distinct Victorian military architecture and currently operates as a restaurant and lido.

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Balluta Bay

A small sandy beach and bay located between Sliema and St. Julian's, overlooked by the neo-Gothic Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

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Sliema Ferry Terminal

The primary departure point for the passenger ferry service connecting Sliema to Valletta, offering a ten-minute transit across Marsamxett Harbour.

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Stella Maris Parish Church

The Stella Maris Parish Church is a Roman Catholic parish located in Sliema, Malta.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The Parish Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, or simply known as the Carmelite Church or Balluta Parish Church, is a neo-gothic Roman…

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Cambridge Battery

Victorian-era coastal battery completed in 1880. It was originally designed to house a 100-ton RML gun to defend the approach to the Grand Harbour.

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The Point

Malta’s largest shopping mall, located on the Tigne Point peninsula. It features international retail brands and was built on the site of former British barracks.

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Plaza

A multi-story shopping center on Bisazza Street featuring a variety of retail outlets, a food hall, and office spaces.

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Supreme Cruises: Harbour Cruise

Tour operator providing sightseeing boat trips around the Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour, departing from the Sliema Strand.

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Luzzu Cruises

Coastal cruise service offering harbor tours and trips to the Blue Lagoon, with departures located along the main waterfront.

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Ta' Kris

A restaurant set in a converted old bakery, specializing in traditional Maltese dishes such as slow-cooked rabbit and beef bragioli.