Southern Harbour District
Malta · Europe
關於Southern Harbour District
The Southern Harbour of Malta extends around the natural harbour between Valletta and the Three Cities, with numerous settlements, most of them dating back centuries, on rocks and cliffs immediately around the harbour bay, as well as further inland. The country has grouped them in a statistical district to aid with the administration of Malta's numerous small municipalities. It includes municipalities such as Floriana, Luqa, Marsa and Żabbar, along with a number of smaller townships and localities, as well as Valletta and the Three Cities, which have their own separate guides at Wikivoyage.
Southern Harbour District旅遊指南
城市概覽
The Southern Harbour of Malta is called the Grand Harbour, as it has been the most important port on the island historically. While much of the commercial shipping has been moved to Kalafrana, the Grand Harbour still houses extensive docklands, while its former military significance left a rich structural heritage, much of which can now be visited as tourist attractions.
如何抵達
The Malta International Airport is located at the southern end of the Southern Harbour District, in the Luqa municipality. From there, bus line X4 goes to Floriana, while pretty much all other airport lines will stop in Marsa, where you can change to one of the other bus lines serving the Southern Harbour. From other parts of Malta, take any bus that heading for Valletta, as the bus terminus for Valletta is actually in Floriana and you can change there. When arriving on the ferry from Sicily, you will land in the Southern Harbour directly, as this is where the ferry docks.
當地交通
Malta Public Transport bus lines 1 to 4 serve the Southern Harbour, with slightly different routes south of the harbour bay. Additionally, lines 90 to 94 go from Valletta to or through Żabbar.
必看景點
1 Senglea (Isla). Both the country's and Europe's densest municipality, this small peninsula surrounded by historic fortifications, while its baroque parish church is particularly beautiful. The narrow streets of Senglea are filled with historic buildings from different periods, often overlapping due to numerous rebuilds and extensions, and every other corner features a niche with a religious figure. (updated Sep 2020) 2 Esplora. Science museum (updated Sep 2020) 3 Fort Ricasoli. A largely intact, if dilapidated, historic fort at the northern tip of the harbour, which is now a popular filming location. Fans of historic or fantasy movies and TV shows, ranging from Troy to Game of Thrones, may discover where their favourite scenes were shot. (updated Sep 2020) 4 Fort Rinella (Rinella Battery). A former British fort turned into a museum, displaying, a rare Armstrong 100-ton gun. (updated Sep 2020) 5 Chinese Garden of Serenity. 6 Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum. 7 Basilica of Christ the King (Paola Parish Church). 8 Sanctuary of Our Lady of Graces (Żabbar Parish Church and Museum). 9 Valletta Waterfront. 10 Argotti Botanic Gardens & Resource Centre. 11 Msida Bastion Historic Garden. 12 Portes des Bombes.
體驗活動
Valletta Ferry. Take the Valletta ferry running between the capital and the foothill of Senglea and enjoy the views from the water. (updated Sep 2020) 1 Royal Malta Golf Club.
美食
1 Mevlana Kebab House, Triq Villabate. great food, reasonable prices and friendly staff. (updated May 2018)
住宿
23 Boutique Hotel Sally Port Senglea B & B Casal Annunzia
順遊推薦
Valletta is obviously the highlight of any visit to the Southern Harbour The Three Cities, directly opposite Valletta, are also chock-full of architectural heritage
城市概覽改寫自 Wikipedia，旅遊指南來自Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。照片來自 Wikimedia Commons.