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| Architectural Finds in Malta |
Malta has a lot of distinctive architecture which contributes to the rich culture of the place. The architecture of the country owes its distinction to the existence of Globigerina limestone.
This material is one of the most common materials used to construct structures in Malta. Your accommodations in malta might have just been constructed using the soft globigerina limestone. The other kinds of clay found in Malta are not good for construction since they expand and contact depending on the temperature in the Mediterranean. Limestone, on the other hand, was discovered in 3,000 BC and, because of its plasticity, it can be sculpted and be made to look like the natural color of sand. Most accommodations in malta have this color because of this composition.
Most architecture in Malta takes after the Baroque design, with wide spaces and high ceilings, which was developed in the 17th century in Rome. The Catholic Church imposed these structures to manifest their presence and permeate in the era. The kind of Baroque style that can be found in Malta is Grand Baroque which shows a kind of grandeur. Most accommodations in malta, have this design because they are old structures converted for new use. New structures created in this area have mixed traditional designs with modern style made famous in Europe. The oldest structures in Malta were created by the Neolithic people by building their temples from the coralline limestones, the most famous of which is the Ggantija Temples in Gozo. The Neolithic people are considered as the first architectural civilization in Malta. If your accommodations in malta is located in Gozo ,then easy access to this Neolithic temples for inspiration is possible. During the medieval era, structures showed Arabic influence in terms of design. The Arabs also made use of the caves as churches and chapels such as the ones found in Rabat, the catacombs. You can ask the receptionist in your accommodations in malta for directions on how to visit the area. When the knights began to rule Malta, they commissioned Maltese architect Girolmu Cassar who experimented with architectural design by mixing influences as shown in his work like the Grand Palace and St. John’s Co- Cathedral. He introduced Renaissance and Mannerist styles he learned while studying in Rome. You can visit Saint John’s Co-Cathedral to see this type of architecture or check with your local accommodations in Malta for further information about places to visit in malta which has the same architectural design.
The Knights created fortifications to surround the city which served to be examples of Military architecture. It was Italian military engineer Pietro Paolo Floriani who strengthened the different structures. The British then came and slowly established their architectural landmark. They started building neoclassical designs from Greece and Rome with dramatic columns framing a façade. Example of these is the Anglican Cathedral in Valletta. You can arrange also a visit to the Dragonara Palace in St. Julian’s through your local accommodations in malta to see other examples of these architectural design. Malta can be considered a living museum. It is only a matter of keen observation and a little knowledge of architecture to be able to appreciate the design and the creativity that was placed in the creation of these structures when no modern equipment were at hand.
Observe your local accommodations in malta as well and you might find examples of these architectural designs right in front of your doorstep.
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