Marsaxlokk
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Marsaxlokk is a small, traditional fishing village in the Southern Region of Malta. It has a harbour, and is a tourist attraction known for its views, fishing and history. The village is also known fo
The colourful traditional Maltese fishing boats, the luzzu, one of the symbols of Malta. The painted eye on each side of the prow is an old custom believed to protect the boats from evil. Marsaxlokk is especially known for the many luzzus in its harbour. In the background can be seen the parish church of Marsaxlokk dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary - The Madonna of Pompeii.
Marsaxlokk in 1883
Panoramic view of the Marsaxlokk harbour
Trident fishing gallaeus
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Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country located in the central Mediterranean Sea. It consists of an archipelago which is 80 km south of Italy, 284 km east of Tunisia, and 333 km
Marsaxlokk
…Marsaxlokk (Maltese pronunciation: ) is a small, traditional fishing village in the Southern Region of Malta. It has a harbour, and is a tourist attraction known for its views, fishing and history. The village is also known for the Marsaxlokk Market, which is…
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Roman mosaic from the Domvs Romana
Roger I of Sicily returned Malta to Christian rule.
Ottoman attack on the post of the Castilian knights on 21 August 1565