Sliema

Town ·🇲🇹 Malta

Population 16,854

Area 1 km²

Time zone Europe/Rome

Official website www.taxbiex.com

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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.

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Historic Sites in Sliema

Sliema’s architectural landscape reflects its strategic coastal position and 19th-century growth. This collection features 18th-century fortifications like the polygonal Fort Tigne and the 17th-century St. Julian’s watchtower. The town’s religious heritage is represented by diverse styles, including the neo-Gothic Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the English village-inspired Holy Trinity Church, and the 19th-century Stella Maris Parish Church. British military influence is evident at the Sliema Point Battery and Cambridge Battery, which once housed massive 100-ton guns to defend the harbor.

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