http://www.visitmalta.com/podcasts en-us Malta Tourism Authority 2009 The Visitmalta podcasts will give you a local flavour of Malta and offer insight that would not be normally available in a guidebook. VisitMalta.com The Visitmalta podcasts will give you a local flavour of Malta and offer insight that would not be normally available in a guidebook. The Visitmalta podcasts will give you a local flavour of Malta and offer insight that would not be normally available in a guidebook. Visitmalta info@visitmalta.com Malta Tourism Authority 2009 Culture/Tourism Malta no VisitMalta.com A short primer on Valletta Brief introduction to the first series of the VisitMalta podcasts, which focus on Malta's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here we suggest a day's visit to Valletta with 12 highlights and interesting features not to be missed while walking around. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/valletta_walk.m4a Thu, 01 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT 5:33 Malta, Valletta, tourism, culture, UNESCO no VisitMalta.com History of the Noble Order Fra John Critien, Knight of Malta and keeper of Fort St Angelo in the enchanting medieval city of Vittoriosa (Birgu), describes the 1000-year long epic history of the Order of the Knights of Malta, from its foundation in Jerusalem to the present day. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/valletta_knights_history.m4a Thu, 02 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT 7:39 Malta, Valletta, Knights, fortification, history no VisitMalta.com History of the unique fortifications of Valletta Interview with the Maltese fortifications expert Stephen Spiteri on the Valletta fortifications. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/valletta_fortifications.m4a Thu, 03 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT 8:20 Malta, Valletta, castles, knights, siege no VisitMalta.com Valletta's baroque jewel Curator Cynthia de Giorgio highlights the details of St John's Co-Cathedral and its baroque interior, the impressive marble floor and the famous Caravaggio paintings. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/valletta_stjohnsco-cathedral.m4a Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT 8:39 Malta, Valletta, baroque, church, knights no VisitMalta.com The adventurous stay of Caravaggio in Malta Art historian and Caravaggio scholar Keith Sciberras gives an insight into the adventurous life of the celebrated 'chiaro scuro' Master, his stay in Malta, his paintings and his enduring popularity. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/valletta_caravaggio.m4a Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT 7:54 Malta, Valletta, Carvaggio, painting no VisitMalta.com The failed kidnapping of the St Jerome Brief introduction to the first series of the VisitMalta podcasts, which focus on Malta's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here we suggest a day's visit to Valletta with 12 highlights and interesting features not to be missed while walking around. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/valletta_caravaggio_stolen.m4a Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT 5:33 Malta, Valletta, Caravaggio, painting no VisitMalta.com The Marquis de Piro and his house Interview with Marquis Nicholas de Piro, owner of Casa Rocca Piccola, a lived-in noble house museum. He recounts his family and house history from the time of the Knights of Malta until the present day. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/valletta_aristocracy.m4a Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT 6:56 Malta, Valletta, tourism, culture, UNESCO no VisitMalta.com From baroque to contemporary Maltese artist and music critic Kenneth Zammit Tabona recalls his first visit to the Manoel Theatre and his involvement ever since, while actor and theatre critic Paul Xuereb shares his experience at the Manoel as an actor on the stage of this intimate baroque theatre commissioned by Grand Master Manoel de Vilhena. In the second part of the podcast Chris Gatt, director of St James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, presents the Centre and its varied cultural activities. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/valletta_theatres.m4a Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT 8:28 Malta, Valletta, theatre, culture, UNESCO no VisitMalta.com Composers inspired by the islands Interview with the philosopher and poet Joe Friggieri about Maltese folk and classical music and the much loved Maltese composer Charles Camilleri, who will be remembered as a major exponent of Maltese musical productions of the last century. The second part presents Ruben Zahra, a young and talented composer who derives inspiration from traditional music to create a more classical contemporary style. Finally an introduction to the general music scene in Malta today. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/malta_music.m4a Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT 9:21 Malta, Valletta, music, culture, Charles, Camilleri no VisitMalta.com A fabulous trip into the past Maltese archaeologist and curator of UNESCO World Heritage Sites Reuben Grima describes some of the highlights of Valletta's Museum of Archaeology and provides an insight into the fascinating culture of the megalithic temple builders. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/valletta_museum_archaeology.m4a Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT 9:25 Malta, Valletta, tourism, culture, prehistory, temple, archaeology no VisitMalta.com the prehistoric underground burial site Interview with archaeologists Reuben Grima and Nicholas Vella on the subterranean structure of the Hypogeum, which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1980. The archaeologists offer some unique insights into the death rituals of the temple builders. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/paola_hypogeum.m4a Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT 6:58 Malta, tourism, culture, prehistory, temple, archaeology no VisitMalta.com The sophisticated and mysterious temple builders Maltese archaeologist Reuben Grima explains why Malta's megalithic temples of Hagar Qim, Mnajdra, Tarxien, and the complexes of Ta' Hagrat and Skorba can be considered unique architectural masterpieces, evidence of an advanced prehistoric civilisation flourishing on the islands 5,000 years ago. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/malta_megalithictemples.m4a Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT 9:00 Malta, Gozo, tourism, culture, prehistory, temple, archaeology no VisitMalta.com Temples built by giants? Interview with archaeologist Nicholas Vella who explains the main features of the spectacular Ggantija Temples on the island of Gozo. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/gozo_ggantija_temples.m4a Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT 8:00 Malta, Valletta, tourism, culture, UNESCO no VisitMalta.com How the city entrance will change Maltese architect Konrad Buhagiar talks about Renzo Piano's new and exciting architectural plans and designs for the building of a new City Gate, Parliament and Opera House at the entrance of Valletta, and how the city will be transformed as a result of Piano's architectural designs. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/valletta_renzopianoproject.m4a Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT 7:51 Malta, Valletta, tourism, culture, Renzo, Piano, architecture no VisitMalta.com How the city entrance will change Final episode of the series in which three visual artists - James Vella Clark, Kenneth Zammit Tabona and Laurent Muller - explain how they relate to Valletta and what it means to live in Malta today - an emotional and inspirational journey where the islands' characteristic elements of light, shadow, stone and sea become a vital source of inspiration. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/valletta_sentimental_journey.m4a Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT 8:27 Malta, Valletta, tourism, culture no VisitMalta.com Why so many movies where filmed here Brief introduction to the second series of the VisitMalta podcasts. Why Malta is great for filming - and for holiday too! http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/01_intro.m4a Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT 4:44 Malta, tourism, movie, locations no VisitMalta.com Valletta as Turkey, Greece, Lebanon The narrow streets and walls of Valletta used in A Different Loyalty, Munich the Count of Montecristo and Midnight Express. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/02_valletta.m4a Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT 8:05 Malta, Valletta, movie, locations no VisitMalta.com the star waterfront Tales from the Three Cities: Swept Away, Cutthroat Island, the Count of Montecristo, U-571, Munich. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/03_vittoriosa.m4a Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT 6:46 Malta, Vittoriosa, movie, locations no VisitMalta.com Three beautiful movie locations near Valletta Follow the Count of Montecristo in the "silent city" of Mdina, the secret agents of Munich in Rabat and the pirates of Cutthroat Island in Naxxar. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/04_mdina_rabat_naxxar.m4a Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT 7:41 Malta, Mdina, movie, locations no VisitMalta.com Marine movie locations in Malta Urban waterfronts, wonderful beaches, wild cliffs: why Steven Spielberg, Brad Pitt and Sharon Stone all came here. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/05_malta_beaches_coast_towns.m4a Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT 8:52 Malta, coast, sea, movie, locations no VisitMalta.com Try a different day in Malta. How the set of the movie Popeye became a wonderful theme park for children and their parents. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/06_popeyevillage.m4a Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT 3:32 Malta, Popeye, movie, locations no VisitMalta.com A unique location for period movies Troy, the Roman Colosseum, Alexandria: how ancient cities are built inside the fort of the Knights of Malta. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/07_fort_ricasoli.m4a Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT 6:54 Malta, Valletta, movie, locations no VisitMalta.com Where ships sail and burn Malta's unique marine filming feature, where synthetic storms and naval battles are created. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/08_mediterranean_film_studios.m4a Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT 6:37 Malta, Rinella, movie, locations no VisitMalta.com The third island Find a treasure on the tiny island of Comino: the incredible water of Blue Lagoon, the dramatic Santa Maria's tower, the caves. http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/09_comino.m4a Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT 7:05 Malta, Comino, movie, locations no VisitMalta.com Locations on the sister island Discover with the characters of Coronation Street the distinctive charme of Victoria, Ramla Bay and Dwejra on the island of Gozo http://www.invisiblestudio.it/projects/malta/completed/10_gozo.m4a Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT 4:24 Malta, Gozo, movie, locations no InvisibleStudio.it nonadult The Visitmalta podcasts will give you a local flavour of Malta and offer insight that would not be normally available in a guidebook.