Malta

Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, stands as an island country nestled in the heart of Southern Europe within the embrace of the Mediterranean Sea. This country comprises an archipelago situated amidst the expanse between Italy and Libya. Malta lies 80 km (50 mi) to the south of Sicily, Italy, 284 km (176 mi) east of Tunisia, and 333 km (207 mi) north of Libya.

Malta

Azure Window

The Azure Window is a must-see attraction when on the island of Gozo. It is a natural rock with an arch that gradually eroded and eventually collapsed into the sea.

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Malta

Ta'Pinu Church

The large, majestic Ta'Pinu Church is located in a clear field near the village of Arb. It can be reached by bus, which runs from Victoria at hourly intervals. The huge temple, built of local terracotta stone, sits just off the motorway. It is... read more

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Egypt

Khan Al-Khalili Market

Khan-Al-Khalili is a large market in the Muslim neighbourhood of Cairo, one of the city's striking landmarks. The square that Khan-Al-Khalili occupies was originally the site of the Saffron Tomb mausoleum, the burial place of the Fatimid caliphs. Emir Al-Khalili ordered the destruction of the Fatimid cemetery in 1382 in order to build a large caravanserai. At that time, this was the central... read more

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Israel

Church of the Visitation

The Catholic Church of the Visitation in the Jerusalem suburb of Ein Karem is named after one of the most beautiful Gospel episodes - Mary's visit to Elizabeth.

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Greece

Ancient Agora

In the heart of Athens, northwest of the Acropolis, lie the ruins of the Ancient Agora. During the period of ancient Greece (from about the beginning of the 6th century BC) it was the political, financial, administrative, cultural and religious ce... read more

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