Enigmatic tombs and cave dwellings on the outskirts of a rural village.

At more than 5,000 years old, these structures are among the oldest free-standing stone buildings in the world.

Hidden beneath a restaurant, underground tunnels tell the story of Malta’s tragic role in World War II.

Estimated at over 1,000 years old, one of Malta's oldest trees serves as a living link to its ancient past.

This 50-foot-deep sinkhole created in the 14th century is home to rare plants and fungi.

The bones of prehistoric animals and early signs of human habitation have been found inside Malta's "cave of darkness."

A hidden tunnel of bones in one of Malta's oldest churches.

So opulent and massive it was once dubbed a palace, this hotel's doors closed temporarily in 2007 and failed to reopen.

Malta’s largest cemetery is a Victorian-era architectural masterpiece.

This tiny island is recognized as the site where St. Paul landed after a shipwreck in the first century.

In the sleepy town of Gozo exists a reproduction of the entire town of Bethlehem.

Listen to Malta’s musical heritage while relaxing in the park.

Where the people of Gozo have been doing laundry for more than six centuries.

The medieval home is still engraved with the symbol of the profession, an eye flanked by two axes.

For over two centuries, this palace served as a residence for the Holy Roman Inquisition's leaders, a courthouse, and a prison.

This almost-forgotten underground dungeon housed several convicts over the years, including Caravaggio.

The eyes and ears of this tower keep watch over Malta’s Grand Harbor.

Both the World War II Allied Forces and NATO have used this modern bunker underneath Malta’s capital.

A World War II-era sign in Valletta is a reminder of when Malta was besieged so severely that food needed to be rationed.

This weird, elephant-shaped rock also hosts two ancient tombs.

This Stone Age solar temple aligns with the sun on each equinox and solstice.

Abandoned Roman Catholic chapel abused by Satanists before being restored.

Ancient mysterious ruts carved in the bedrock.

Overshadowed by other, more famous Maltese catacombs, this ancient burial chamber has one of the best examples of a ritual agape table.