Yachts in front of the Maritime Museum, which was built as a bakery for the British Navy
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Approaching the Maritime Museum in Vittoriosa
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Yachts & St. Lawrence's Church, Vittoriosa
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Maritime Museum (Muzew Marittimu in Maltese)
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St. Lawrence's Church, Vittoriosa
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The gate of the Maritime Museum with the British Royal crest and slogan |
Plaque commemmorating a visit by Pope John Paul II to Vittoriosa in 1990.
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Political Club in Vittoriosa's main square. There are two major political parties in Malta, with fierce rivalry between them.
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Main Square, Vittoriosa
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Maltese businesses will frequently put a coloured ribbon outside to announce a life event. This restaurant was mourning a regular customer. Other colours are used for births and weddings.
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Cars and people barely fit on ancient Vittoriosa's narrow streets.
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The Auberges were the residents of the various "Langues" (groups of the Knights of St. John broken down by language)
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Inside the English Auberge, which is now a library. Maltese homes are typically built around an outdoor courtyard.
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Maltese home doors |
Norman-era house
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Our tour guide
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Courting window
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Gallery doors
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Spy window
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Vacant house
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Roses
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Pretty home
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Residential street
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Giant rose
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Inquisitor's Palace
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Fortress gate
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Fortress interior
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WW2 shelters
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Fortress gate
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St. Lawrence church
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