Da li ste znali da je Valeta bila prvi planski izgrađeni grad u Evropi? Did you know that Valletta was the first ever planned city in Europe? Na Malti možete pronaci svaku vrstu plaže koju možete da zamislite In Malta you can find every type of beach imaginable 16 | Er Srbija » Air Serbia glavnih turističkih atrakcija ispunjenu brojnim šarenim, zabavnim aktivnostima za sve mlade i one mlade u srcu, a otvoreno je tokom cele godine. Prvi planirani grad Da li ste znali da je Valeta bila prvi planski izgrađeni grad u Evropi? Grad je skicirao veliki majstor Valet 1565. godine. Planirao ga je kao utočište za zbrinjavanje povređenih vojnika i hodočasnika u 16. veku. Valeta je završena za samo 15 godina i danas je poznata kao jedan od najbrže izgrađenih gradova na svetu. Veliki majstor Valet nije doživeo njegov završetak, ali je novi grad nazvan po njemu. Podzemni tuneli Možda ste impresionirani šarmantnim ulicama Valete, ali da li ste znali da zapravo postoji mreža tunela ispod zemlje? Sve je počelo tokom Velike opsade Malte 1565. I Osmanlije koje su napadale i vitezovi Svetog Jovana kopali su tunele ispod grada. Nakon toga vitezovi su nastavili da grade tunele u odbrambene svrhe i napravili podzemne sting that civilisations were living there more than 7,400 years ago! Providing the proof of just how ancient this country is are its mysterious and impressive Megalithic temples, representing the oldest free-standing stone structures in the world and protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Popeye Village Popeye Village has grown from its days as a film set for the 1980 musical Popeye, starring Robin Williams, to become one of the major tourist attractions on the Maltese Islands, filled with numerous colourful and fun activities for youngsters and the young at heart. And it is open year-round. First planned city Did you know that Valletta was the first ever planned city in Europe? The spatial plan for the city was sketched out in 1565 by Grand Master Valette. He planned the city as a refuge to care for injured soldiers and pilgrims during the 16th century. Valletta was completed in just 15 years and is today known as one of the world’s quickest scaled cities. Although Grand Master Valette didn’t live to see its completion, the new city was nonetheless named in his honour. Underground Tunnels of Valletta You might be impressed by Valletta’s stunning streets, but did you know there’s actually a network of underground tunnels beneath the city? It all started during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565. Both the attacking Ottomans and the defending Knights of St. John were digging tunnels to access the underbelly of the city. The Knights later continued to dig tunnels for defensive purposes, as well as creating underground cisterns to provide fresh water. Rabbit Stew The national dish of Malta has been enjoyed for centuries. In fact, it is said that rabbits were introduced to the island over 3,000 years ago! The rabbit is prepared by simmering it in a tasty wine and tomato sauce. It is typically accompanied by potatoes and various Foto: Depositphotos / Skrypko Ievgen
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