The next cultural tour organised by The Malta Community Chest Fund is scheduled for the 13th of November 2011.
A mass will be celebrated at San Anton Palace at 0800hrs, followed by light refreshments courtesy of the Office of the President.
At 0930hrs those attending will be transferred to Valletta to tour the National Museum of Archaeology, The Upper Barrakka Gardens and The Saluting Battery.
The National Museum of Archaeology
This Museum currently houses a spectacular range of artefacts dating back to Malta’s Neolithic period; from the Ghar Dalam phase (5200 BC) up to the Tarxien phase (2500 BC). On display at this museum are the earliest tools used by the prehistoric people to facilitate their daily tasks; representations of animal life and also human figures, both elements showing the great artistic skills of the dwellers of the island at the time also giving us an insight on their daily lives. Highlights include the ‘Sleeping Lady’ from the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, the ‘Venus of Malta’ from Haaar Qim and the large altars from the Tarxien Temples.
The National Museum of Archaeology presents the visitor with a good introduction to the prehistory of the Maltese Islands and is the catalyst to the other archaeological sites in Malta. Works are currently undergoing to include the Bronze Age, Phoenician, Punic, Roman and Byzantine period displays on the Upper floor
Upper Barrakka Gardens and Saluting Battery
These gardens occupy the elevated space on the ramparts of St. Peter and St. Paul Bastion. The garden was laid down in the mid 17th century to provide a peaceful retreat for the pastime and relaxation of the Knights
At 1300 hours return to San Anton Palace
All tours are to be conducted by professional licensed guides and tickets are sold at €10, children between 5 years and 12 years – €8 and children under 5 years – free of charge. Tickets are to be obtained from San Anton Palace, Attard and at the President’s Palace, Valletta.
Further information may be obtained by phoning 21 226226 or on www.president.gov.mt [1] All proceeds will go towards the Istrina 2011 Campaign of the Malta Community Chest Fund.