Saint Julian's (Malta) - San Giuliano (Malta)

San Giuliano is a city ofIsland of Malta.

To know

San Giuliano is located along the Maltese coast, north of the capital Valletta, known for tourism based on night clubs and restaurants centered in the Paceville area.

St. Julian's had a tourist development around 1960, when Malta gained independence from the United Kingdom. It is considered a Maltese tourist destination given the presence of points of interest and entertainment.

Background

Before 1800 the area now occupied by San Giuliano was practically deserted, except for the "Spinola Palace", the old church and some houses of local fishermen. Despite this, traces of wagons dating back to the Bronze Age were found in the area of ​​Mensija, in the Tal-Ballut district (on the site now occupied by the Chapel of the Sacred Heart Convent) tombs dating back to Roman times were identified and in ta 'Cieda, where Triq il-Korvu (Cappara) is now located, ruins of a Roman tower and a Saracen burial area were found.

How to orient yourself

How to get

By bus

There are numerous buses that connect St. Julian's to Sliema.

How to get around

By taxi

Wembley's provides excellent 24 hour taxi service.

What see

• The Old Parish. Built in 1580 it was dedicated to San Giuliano; later (in 1593) the church, being too small, was completely rebuilt and again in 1730 when it was demolished and rebuilt again. The chapter paintings, however, remained the original ones. A further restructuring was carried out in the 19th century, when the church officially became a parish. 

Events and parties

• patron saint (San Giuliano). The city takes its name from the patron saint, San Giuliano, also known as Julian the Poor or Gliliano Ospitaliero. Before the reform of the Calendar of Saints, San Giuliano was dedicated on January 27; today it is celebrated on February 12th, although in traditional Maltese festivals it is instead celebrated on the last Sunday of August in the wake of the other celebrations of the period. Being the saint of Belgian origin, several flags of that nation will be found on the street. The party starts on Friday evening with fireworks. For the occasion, the entire city is festively decorated, and importantly, night bus rides are suspended. 

What to do

Shopping

• Bay Street Complex. There is a complex, the Bay Street Complex, which contains a shopping center and a 23-storey skyscraper was recently built: the Portomaso Tower, 122 meters high. 

How to have fun

It is the entertainment capital of the island. Mainly geared towards young people, but not only. The liveliest area of ​​the city is called Paceville.

Where to eat

Where stay

Safety

• Police Station, ☎ 356 2133 2282, 356 2133 2196. 

How to keep in touch

Post office

• Post Office, Lombard Bank Triq.. Mon-Ver: 8: 00-13: 00 from June to September, 8: 30-14: 30 from October to June. 

Around

• Sliema - Town adjacent to San Giuliano. Numerous buses connect them along their seafront, however you can also go from one to the other on foot.

• Comino or Gozo - These two beautiful islands are perfect for a day trip (or even to spend more than a day staying overnight on site). By bus 222 (about 1 hour journey) you have to reach it Ċirkewwa after which you will have to embark for the chosen island through one of the numerous boats that shuttle you. For Comino the average price is € 10 return, while for Gozo, via the Gozo Channel Ferry it is € 4.65 return for adults (as of August 2013).

In the summer the bus will be very crowded, both for the final destination which is very popular, and for the fact that a bus runs every 30 minutes; therefore, those wishing to have a seat should go up to Sliema or even better at the terminus.

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