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Discover Birgu’s long history of witchcraft, magic and ghosts. Visit the place where Malta's witchcraft trials were held, and see palazzos and forts where ghosts still roam about.

Highlights

• Explore the back streets of Birgu, a city older than the capital Valletta
• Hear about witchcraft in Malta and learn how and why spells were cast
• Discover stories about this ancient city that the guide books won't tell you

Description

Birgu is much older than Malta's capital Valletta, and is a place filled with stories of torture, witchcraft, crime and ghosts. Many people practised witchcraft in Malta through the 16th-18th centuries, and this walking tour will reveal some of the spells that were once cast on the island, incantations and rituals to make someone fall in love with you, or throw a curse on your ex, or to cure you of feeling fear. During the tour you’ll also learn the tragic stories behind the ghosts that roam the city’s palazzos and fortifications, and you'll see the church said to have been visited by the Devil himself. You'll see the site of Malta’s biggest-ever explosion, the house where the executioner of Malta once lived, and you'll be told why a priest once murdered his lover on her doorstep. All this, and more, on the Witchcraft and Blood in Birgu tour.Meeting point is outside the Advanced Gate.

Includes

Your guide, Mario, is an ex-BBC journalist who has spent years researching the more unusual side of Maltese history. He uses dusty archives, old newspapers and rare books to bring you stories that will entertain, educate, shock and amaze. Dark Malta Tours offers an unforgettable experience, revealing untold and entertaining stories delivered with passion, humour and clear insight.

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