Palm Sunday service in progress
Similar to Catholic
Vaulted domed ceiling
Lined with stained glass windows
Older windows on the lower level
Basilica of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
St. Paul's Pro-Anglican Cathedral with the spire
A large church
Protestant Church
Buried in the old city buildings
Donkey outside the church
Little place for parking
Stairway down to the Marsamxett harbor
Some of the walls were deteriorating
Side avenues mostly residential
Any old spot works as a mini-cafe
Off the beaten track
Many squares to relax
Medieval city
Geraniums do so well here
Courtyard of a museum
Lions mark the spot
Entry to a museum
Benches were nice
Gargoyle
Great gathering spot
The courtyard lion
Both impressive
Back on the streets
A few shops were closed today
No cars down this avenue
Museum of St. John's Co-Cathedral was closed today
Inside the courtyard of the museum
It is being restored (we did tour here 9 years ago)
The cathedral
Famous Maltese door knockers
Will check out their website
Cathedral under restoration
Malta is famous for their blown glass items
Church entrance
We went inside St. John's Cathedral
Also Protestant
We were standing on gravesites
Courtyards serve for coffee café seating
St. Francis of Assisi Church
St. James Cavalier – fort transformed into a concert venue
Remains of the old fort
Continuing uphill
Church of St. Catherine
Church of St. Catherine
Famous person of Valletta
Auberge of Castille
Auberge de Castille
Square
Ruins
Famous fountain
Post Office
Shields of Malta and the flag
Back on the walls
Big square
Carriage rides up here
Hotel Castille
Famous Maltese
Best place in the city
Carriage ride back down to the cruise terminal was 50 euro
Looking for customers
Red geraniums in the Upper Barrakka Garden
Pansies in the garden
Saluting Battery balcony
The cannons of the Saluting Battery
Soldier preparing for the blast
St. Angelo's Fort across the harbor
Ready to set off at high noon
Beautiful view
Protecting the harbor in the old days
Ready –set - go
There she blows……
The show was over until 4pm
