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After being closed for a number of months due to major conservation works, the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum will once again reopen its doors to the public on May 15. The Hal Salfieni Hypogeum is an underground prehistoric burial site. It was discovered in 1902 during construction works. It is made up of a series of interconnecting rock-cut chambers set on three distinct levels. During excavation works, remains were found which date back to around 4000BC and it is believed that the complex was used over a number of centuries, up to around 2500BC. There are many legends and myths about the Hypogeum and the remains that were found there. One states that a group of schoolchildren went missing in the underground chambers a couple of decades after it was discovered. The children's corpses were never found in the pre-historic cemetry, and the children were given up for dead. This tale probably served as a warning for adventurous children not to venture into the tunnels alone, rather than it

Have you ever wondered why St. John's Co-Cathedral in Mdina is considered one of the must see sites in Malta?  Would you like to see a 360-degree virtual tour of the cathedral from the comfort of your home? Well, now you can! Last month, the church launched an incredible 360-degree virtual tour, allowing you to take in all the main sights from the comfort of your sofa, through your computer or even your smartphone.  Users can rotate the camera to look up and down and all around. The 360-degree views also allow users to zoom into certain areas of interest.  There are 6 panoramic views available, the main nave is available for viewing free of charge, whilst the other views come at a one time cost of €2.99. If you would like to view the virtual tour for yourself, you can do so by clicking here. If you would like more information about the cathedral, or would like us to help you plan a visit there, please feel free to get in touch with us.