Sliema and St. Julian's, Malta

February/March 2004

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Sliema lies across Marsamxett Harbour from Valletta, with St. Julian's just behind. All are well developed resort areas with hotels overlooking their respective boat harbors.

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Panorama of Marsamxett Harbour, looking across at Valletta:
Sliema, at the waterfront:	The Strand:	Tourists waiting for their harbor tours:
Valletta, across the bay:		Sailing ships at Manoel Island:
Sliema, viewed from Valletta:	Cruise ships on The Strand:	Melita (old Roman name for Malta) bus:
Sea water distilling plant, built 1881:	Striking stone sculpture on the Mediterranean side of Sliema, the Gozo Channel: Ferry behind	T.G.I.Friday's restaurant:

The following photos were taken through the window of a lurching Malta bus! The little harbor at St. Julian's:
The little harbor at St. Julian's:	St. Julian's church: