City of Cospicua (Bormia)
- Double fortified harbor city
- Largest of the three cities
- Situated between Vittoriosa and Senglea
ATTRACTIONS:
- St.Helen's Gate, aka Vilhena Gate, forms part of Santa Margherita lines
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Bir Mula Heritage House
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Immaculate Conception Parish Church
- St. Theresa Church
- Chapel of St. Paul
- Chapel of St. Margaret
- Dock area and its Georgian architecture
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The Lodge (16th century lodge, now an event venue)
RESOURCES:
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Wikipedia "Cospicua" Article
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St. George's Football Club
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Kottoner 98 FM Radio Station
City of Vittoriosa (Birgu)
Old fortified city located on the south side of Malta's
Grand Harbour. Known for its waterfront area that was
refurbished in the early 2000's
City of Senglea (Isla)
- Smallest of the three cities in the Cottonera
- Situated on a Peninsula protruding into the Grand Harbour
- Faces the Walled City of Valletta
- European Destination of Excellence in 2010
ATTRACTIONS:
- The Gardjola (Lookout)
- Gardjola Garden
- Senglea Point (site of the Gardiola)
- Senglea Basilica
EVENTS:
- Senglea Day Festival (May or June)
- Senglea Maritime Festival (May or June)
- Our Lady of Victories Feast / Isla City Festa (September 8)
`- Regattas (traditional boat races (March 31 and September 8)
RESOURCES:
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Visit Malta "Senglea Destination of Excellence" Article
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Wikipedia "Sengle" Article
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Isla Local Council
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Senglea Athletic Football Club
Wikipedia "Three Cities of Malta" Article
Brief paragraph on the Wikipedia Web site describing
the cluster of fortified cities known as The
"Three Cities of Malta".
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