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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Malta
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Malta has 3 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 3 cultural inscriptions, inscribed in 1980. This map of UNESCO sites in Malta covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
City of Valletta was the country's first inscription, added in 1980.
Start with City of Valletta, Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum and Megalithic Temples of Malta, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 3
- Cultural
- 3
- First inscribed
- 1980
Sites on the map
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Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
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All 3 sites in Malta
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Malta
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of VallettaThe capital of Malta is inextricably linked to the history of the military and charitable Order of St John of… | 1980 | Cultural | The capital of Malta is inextricably linked to the history of the military and charitable Order of St John of Jerusalem. It was ruled succes. |
| Ħal Saflieni HypogeumThe Hypogeum is an enormous subterranean structure excavated c. | 1980 | Cultural | The Hypogeum is an enormous subterranean structure excavated c. 2500 B.C., using cyclopean rigging to lift huge blocks of coralline limeston. |
| Megalithic Temples of MaltaSeven megalithic temples are found on the islands of Malta and Gozo, each the result of an individual development. | 1980 | Cultural | Seven megalithic temples are found on the islands of Malta and Gozo, each the result of an individual development. The two temples of Gganti. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Malta
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Malta?
- Malta has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 3 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Malta?
- City of Valletta was inscribed in 1980. The capital of Malta is inextricably linked to the history of the military and charitable Order of St John of Jerusalem. It was ruled succes.
- Which UNESCO sites in Malta are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Malta.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Malta?
- The 3 UNESCO-listed sites above are Malta's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with City of Valletta (1980). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.