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Tarxien, Santa Lucija and Naxxar, Malta
February/March 2004
Tarxien ("tar-SHEEN") might well be called the La Brea Tar Pits
of Malta -- 5,000 year old neolithic temple ruins are right in the middle of the town,
two blocks off the main street.
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| Don at Tarxien temples:
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Ute at Tarxien temples:
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The Chinese Gardens of Serenity are located in the small town of
Santa Lucija. These beautiful grounds are open to the public
without admission. A brochure describes the path through the gardens in
terms of chinese philosophy. Each element of the gardens represents some
aspect of human life.
| One of the "doors" of the Gardens of Serenity:
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A resident duck:
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A beautiful "house" in the Gardens:
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In the town of Naxxar ("NASH-ahr"), not far from Mosta,
is Palazzo Parisio, a 19th century stately home and gardens. Described
in brochures as a miniature Versailles, it may not meet that standard, but it is
certainly a lovely place.
| Looking into the gardens:
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Palazzo Paraisio ceiling:
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The lovely gardens:
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