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| Title | Source |
|---|---|
| “Hal Saflieni Hypogeum” | Fodors.com |
| “Isle stop for ages” | Boston.com / Boston Globe |
| “The best of the Mediterranean” | msnbc.msn.com / Islands |
This is easily reachable using the wonderful Maltese bus system but you can't just turn up. There is a strict limit to the number of people per tour (tours only too, no turning up & wandering around by yourself) and a limited number of tours per day. Tickets are bought in advance via the archaeological museum (I think) in Valetta... more
The guide books all say this is a highlight - yes it is. The books all say you must book in advance - this is also true. We went along on 24/8/09 and people were being turned and told they were fully booked until 6/9/09 So booking ahead is essential - otherwise you risk missing a real gem. I can... more
Definately a highlight of the trip! Make sure that you book tickets in advance of your holiday though as when we went (21 August) it was fully booked up until 6 Sept! A large number of people were turned away as the numbers are limited and they won't budge on this. more
Adult ticket booked online: €10.00. Tour length: 1 hour. Worth it?: Yes. Apart from seconding what has gone before in the previous (very informative) reviews, I can only add my own personal experience of the site, and stress the need for pre-booking, for good safe shoes, and a warning for those who suffer from claustrophobia. The Hypogeum is amazing. If... more
Just the most wonderful archaeological site. Extremely well minded, beautifully presented. Not for the claustrophobic as it's all underground and quite cramped, but wonderful anyway. You have to book tickets well in advance of your trip, or else turn up at the crack of dawn on the day, (or maybe the evening before?). I think they keep a few tickets... more
I booked our tickets through the Heritage Malta site soon after we booked our plane tickets to Malta. While we weren't traveling in the high season, I had read enough reviews advising booking in advance, and was glad I took the advice. I don't really know how to fully describe the Hypogeum itself, except it was absolutely fascinating, and I... more
It was very interesting to see the caves and the audio guide was informative. It was not much else, though. No exhibition with time line, maps, etc usually found on sites charging this kind of fee. Well worth a visit and buying tickets in advance is a must. more
Having read the recommendations on this site, my partner and I booked in advance to go to the Hypogeum and it was well worth it. I booked at the beginning of December, on-line, for a visit on 23 December. While we were there, the signs showed that it was fully booked until 4 January. A lot of people were showing... more
This is an absolutely unique historic resource, not to be missed. The Hal Saflieni Hypogeum is a Neolithic burial site dating back to the third millennium BC. About 7,000 burials took place there over the course of 1,000 years ... so, about 7 burials per year, which probably supported a community of about 250-350 people, maybe 15-20 families (this is... more
I agree with previous reviews. There is something just amazing about these underground diggings - perhaps its the atmosphere and the lighting and the fact they are 5,600 years old! I booked on line as soon as I knew I was going to the island and got an email with a ticket to print out. When I visited the next... more
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