Feature February 2009
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The vast open quadrangle in front of St. Publius Church is characterised by the number of underground silos for the storage of grain. The silos, which consist of deep bell-shaped pits, were dug during the grandmastership of Martino de Redin (1657-1660). They were intended as safe storage space during wars and sieges... | | |
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The extensive edifice of the Sacra Infermeria (Holy Infirmary) occupies a large site which overlooks the Grand Harbour, very near Fort St. Elmo. This hospital, one of the first buildings of Valletta, started to function in 1574 under Grand Master Jean de la Cassiere...
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The Hypogeum at Hal-Saflieni (Paola) was originally an underground chamber used by Neolithic people to bury their dead.
The site originated some 6000 years ago, when a natural cave was adapted for burial. Later on, excavations were made downwards to a depth of 11 metres.
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