Old prison and a secret passage in the cathedral: unusual things to see in Malta

Malta impresses with its breathtaking scenery. However, this country is also fascinating for its ancient historical gems.

Are you ready for a virtual tour of ancient caves, underground tunnels, and secret passages? NewsBytes will share the most interesting facts about these unusual places.

The Old Prison

The Old Prison, located on the Maltese island of Gozo, is over 500 years old, and what makes it an unusual place to visit is the centuries-old graffiti made by prisoners. One of the walls of the prison even reads: "Kilroy was here," and yes, we're talking about the 16th century! Do you have goosebumps? Be sure to check the schedule before you go.

Secret passage in St. Gregory's Cathedral

St. Gregory's Cathedral is an ancient church that was built in the late 1430s. However, in the 1960s, locals discovered a secret passage in it, and what they saw shocked them. Inside were shoe soles, a few coins, some pottery, chain mail, and a whole bunch of human bones! Legends say that people were buried alive in this passage.

Valletta tunnels

This place is a centuries-old, forgotten underground kingdom that lies beneath Malta and reveals a lot about its history. The Valletta Tunnels were used for defense and were built back in the 1500s as part of the country's defense during the Great Siege of Malta. Later, they even became an ideal place to store food and water. Today, you can take a trip back in history here.

Gar Dalam Cave

This is an ideal place for history lovers. The Gar Dalam Cave is the oldest site in Malta where archaeologists have found the remains and bones of several animals, including pygmy elephants and giant swans. They even found evidence of human settlement dating back to 7400 years! All these rare finds are exhibited in a museum attached to this eerie cave.