Urban waterfronts, wonderful beaches, wild cliffs: why Steven Spielberg, Brad Pitt and Sharon Stone all came here.

Beaches and coasts, from Munich to Troy

Find a treasure on the tiny island of Comino: the incredible water of Blue Lagoon, the dramatic Santa Maria's tower, the caves.

Comino movie locations

Troy, the Roman Colosseum, Alexandria: how ancient cities are built inside the fort of the Knights of Malta.

Fort Ricasoli: the secret set

Follow the Count of Montecristo in the "silent city" of Mdina, the secret agents of Munich in Rabat and the pirates of Cutthroat Island in Naxxar.

Inside Malta: Mdina, Rabat, Naxxar

Brief introduction to the second series of the VisitMalta podcasts. Why Malta is great for filming - and for holiday too!

Intro: the mini-Hollywood of the Mediterranean

Malta's unique marine filming feature, where synthetic storms and naval battles are created.

Mediterranean Film Studios: the special effects shop

Discover with the characters of Coronation Street the distinctive charme of Victoria, Ramla Bay and Dwejra on the island of Gozo

Romantic Gozo

How the set of the movie Popeye became a wonderful theme park for children and their parents.

Special for kids: Popeye Village

The narrow streets and walls of Valletta used in A Different Loyalty, Munich the Count of Montecristo and Midnight Express.

Valletta: movie locations in the fortified city

Tales from the Three Cities: Swept Away, Cutthroat Island, the Count of Montecristo, U-571, Munich.

Vittoriosa Marina: from Madonna to Geena Davis

Interview with the Maltese fortifications expert Stephen Spiteri on the Valletta fortifications.

Valletta: the fortified city

Fra John Critien, Knight of Malta and keeper of Fort St Angelo in the enchanting medieval city of Vittoriosa (Birgu), describes the 1000-year long epic history of the Order of the Knights of Malta, from its foundation in Jerusalem to the present day.

The Knights of Malta.

Brief introduction to the first series of the VisitMalta podcasts, which focus on Malta's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here we suggest a day's visit to Valletta with 12 highlights and interesting features not to be missed while walking around.

A walk in Valletta

Interview with Marquis Nicholas de Piro, owner of Casa Rocca Piccola, a lived-in noble house museum. He recounts his family and house history from the time of the Knights of Malta until the present day.

A noble household in Valletta

Maltese architect Konrad Buhagiar talks about Renzo Piano's new and exciting architectural plans and designs for the building of a new City Gate, Parliament and Opera House at the entrance of Valletta, and how the city will be transformed as a result of Piano's architectural designs.

Back to the future: Renzo Piano's Project for Valletta

Art historian and Caravaggio scholar Keith Sciberras gives an insight into the adventurous life of the celebrated 'chiaro scuro' Master, his stay in Malta, his paintings and his enduring popularity.

Caravaggio in Malta: the artist of the people

Interview with archaeologist Nicholas Vella who explains the main features of the spectacular Ggantija Temples on the island of Gozo.

Gozo: Ggantija Temples, the oldest free standing structures in the world

Lost and recovered: the drama of Caravaggio's stolen masterpiece

Final episode of the series in which three visual artists - James Vella Clark, Kenneth Zammit Tabona and Laurent Muller - explain how they relate to Valletta and what it means to live in Malta today - an emotional and inspirational journey where the islands' characteristic elements of light, shadow, stone and sea become a vital source of inspiration.

Malta: a sentimental journey

Interview with the philosopher and poet Joe Friggieri about Maltese folk and classical music and the much loved Maltese composer Charles Camilleri, who will be remembered as a major exponent of Maltese musical productions of the last century. The second part presents Ruben Zahra, a young and talented composer who derives inspiration from traditional music to create a more classical contemporary style. Finally an introduction to the general music scene in Malta today.

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