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The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage is the regulatory body entrusted with the protection and promotion of Malta's cultural heritage.

"The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage’s mission is to fulfil the duties of the State in ensuring the protection and accessibility of Malta’s cultural heritage." Cultural Heritage Act 2002

14/08/2026

🧤 🧱 Preserving Our Past to Build Our Future: Unique Material, Finite Resources

🌍 The stone that built Malta is not an endless resource.

For centuries, Globigerina Limestone has been the material of choice for monumental architecture, decorative carvings, and public spaces. Its unique properties allowed architects and craftsmen to create the intricate details that continue to define Malta’s cultural landscape today.

As quarry reserves become increasingly limited, the future of construction and conservation faces important challenges. Finding sustainable ways to manage and preserve this valuable material is becoming essential for both the heritage and construction sectors.

Protecting Malta’s built heritage also means thinking carefully about the resources we use today.

✨ Join us throughout October as we celebrate the heritage that connects us, inspires us, and helps build our future.

Find out more ⬇️
🔗 https://schmalta.mt/european-heritage-days-2026/?
🔗https://schmalta.mt/european-heritage-days-unique-material-finite-resources/

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🧤 🧱 Inħarsu l-Passat Tagħna biex Nibnu l-Futur Tagħna: Materjal Uniku, Riżorsi Finiti

🌍 Il-ġebla li biha nbniet Malta mhijiex riżorsa infinita.

Għal sekli sħaħ, il-Franka kienet il-materjal tal-għażla għall-arkitettura monumentali, it-tnaqqix dekorattiv u l-ispazji pubbliċi. Il-karatteristiċi uniċi tagħha għamluha possibbli għall-periti u l-ħaddiema tas-sengħa li joħolqu d-dettalji kumplessi li għadhom jiddefinixxu l-pajsaġġ kulturali ta’ Malta llum.

Hekk kif ir-riżervi tal-barrieri qegħdin isiru dejjem aktar limitati, il-futur tal-kostruzzjoni u l-konservazzjoni qed jiffaċċja sfidi importanti. Qed isir essenzjali li nsibu modi sostenibbli kif nimmaniġġjaw u nippreservaw dan il-materjal siewi, kemm għas-settur tal-patrimonju kif ukoll għal dak tal-kostruzzjoni.

Il-protezzjoni tal-patrimonju mibni ta’ Malta tfisser ukoll li rriidu naħsbu bir-reqqa dwar ir-riżorsi li nużaw illum.

✨ Ingħaqad magħna matul Ottubru hekk kif niċċelebraw il-patrimonju li jgħaqqadna, jispirana, u jgħinna nibnu l-futur tagħna.

Sir af aktar ⬇️
🔗 https://schmalta.mt/jiem-ewropej-tal-wirt-2026/?lang=mt

12/08/2026

🧤 🏗️ Preserving Our Past to Build Our Future: Unique Material, Finite Resources

🔬 Can innovation help preserve Malta’s architectural identity?

Researchers are exploring new solutions to address the challenges posed by diminishing limestone resources. Studies are investigating reconstituted limestone blocks, the reuse of quarry and demolition waste, and alternative building materials that support a more circular economy.

As new materials and technologies emerge, ensuring that they remain compatible with Malta’s historic built environment is more important than ever. Heritage authorities, researchers, and industry professionals all have a role to play in finding balanced solutions that protect both our cultural legacy and our natural resources.
By combining scientific research with traditional knowledge, Malta is helping shape a more sustainable future for construction and conservation.

✨ Join us throughout October as we celebrate the heritage that connects us, inspires us, and helps build our future.

Find out more ⬇️
🔗 https://schmalta.mt/european-heritage-days-2026/?
🔗https://schmalta.mt/european-heritage-days-unique-material-finite-resources/

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🧤 🏗️ Inħarsu l-Passat Tagħna biex Nibnu l-Futur Tagħna: Materjal Uniku, Riżorsi Finiti

🔬 L-innovazzjoni tista’ tgħin tippreserva l-identità arkitettonika ta’ Malta?

Ir-riċerkaturi qed jesploraw soluzzjonijiet ġodda biex jindirizzaw l-isfidi maħluqa mill-fatt li r-riżorsi tal-franka qed jiċkienu. L-istudji qed jinvestigaw blokol tal-franka rikostitwiti, l-użu mill-ġdid tal-iskart mill-barrieri u t-twaqqigħ tal-bini, u materjali tal-bini alternattivi li jappoġġjaw ekonomija aktar ċirkolari.

Hekk kif qegħdin ifeġġu materjali u teknoloġiji ġodda, qiegħed isir importanti aktar minn qatt qabel li jiġi żgurat li dawn jibqgħu kompatibbli mal-ambjent storiku mibni ta’ Malta. L-awtoritajiet tal-patrimonju, ir-riċerkaturi u l-professjonisti fl-industrija kollha għandhom rwol x’jaqdu biex isibu soluzzjonijiet ibbilanċjati li jipproteġu kemm il-patrimonju kulturali tagħna kif ukoll ir-riżorsi naturali tagħna.

Billi tgħaqqad ir-riċerka xjentifika mal-għarfien tradizzjonali, Malta qed tgħin tfassal futur aktar sostenibbli għall-kostruzzjoni u l-konservazzjoni.

✨ Ingħaqad magħna matul Ottubru hekk kif niċċelebraw il-patrimonju li jgħaqqadna, jispirana, u jgħinna nibnu l-futur tagħna.

Sir af aktar ⬇️
🔗 https://schmalta.mt/jiem-ewropej-tal-wirt-2026/?lang=mt
🔗https://schmalta.mt/european-heritage-days-unique-material-finite-resources/

11/08/2026

🧤 🎓 Preserving Our Past to Build Our Future: Crafts Skills and Heritage Conservation

The classroom is only the beginning of a heritage professional’s journey.

Students studying conservation and heritage-related disciplines in Malta gain valuable hands-on experience through internships, mentorships and field placements. Whether participating in archaeological excavations, laboratory conservation work or site inspections, these opportunities bridge the gap between theory and practice.

🔭Tomorrow’s heritage guardians are learning directly from today’s experts.

✨ Join us throughout October as we celebrate the heritage that connects us, inspires us, and helps build our future.

Find out more ⬇️
🔗 https://schmalta.mt/european-heritage-days-2026/?
🔗 https://schmalta.mt/european-heritage-days-craft-skills-and-heritage-conservation-practice-in-malta/

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🧤 🎓 Inħarsu l-Passat Tagħna biex Nibnu l-Futur Tagħna: Il-Ħiliet Artiġjanali u l-Konservazzjoni tal-Patrimonju

Il-klassi hija biss l-ewwel pass fil-vjaġġ ta’ professjonist tal-patrimonju.

L-istudenti li jistudjaw dixxiplini relatati mal-konservazzjoni u l-patrimonju f’Malta jiksbu esperjenza prattika siewja permezz ta’ apprendistati, mentoraġġ u placements prattiċi fuq il-post. Dawn l-opportunitajiet ivarjaw mill-parteċipazzjoni fi skavar arkeoloġiku, xogħol ta’ konservazzjoni fil-laboratorju jew spezzjonijiet fuq is-sit, u jgħinu fil-qabża mit-teorija għall-prattika.

🔭 Il-gwardjani tal-patrimonju tal-ġejjieni qed jitgħallmu direttament mill-esperti tal-lum.

✨ Ingħaqad magħna matul Ottubru hekk kif niċċelebraw il-patrimonju li jgħaqqadna, jispirana, u jgħinna nibnu l-futur tagħna.
Sir af aktar ⬇️
🔗 https://schmalta.mt/european-heritage-days-2026/?
🔗 https://schmalta.mt/european-heritage-days-craft-skills-and-heritage-conservation-practice-in-malta/

10/08/2026

🔎⚓ Spot the Anchor!

What can a single anchor reveal about Malta’s past?

Find out at Armier Bay on 21 August 2026, from 10:00 to 15:00. Explore an underwater archaeological site and learn how experts document and protect submerged heritage.

The event coincides with the 25-year anniversary of the UNESCO Convention that transformed how underwater cultural heritage is protected around the world. We are also commemorating Malta’s commitment to this convention, celebrating 5 years since the ratification of this Convention.

📍 Armier Bay | 📅 21 August 2026 | 🕙 10:00–15:00

Join us and see how archaeology helps reveal Malta’s rich maritime past. Book your spot today!

Read more, and book your spot here: https://schmalta.mt/spot-the-anchor/

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🔎⚓ Sib l-Ankra!
Ankra waħda x’tista’ tiżvela dwar il-passat ta’ Malta?

Ejja l-Bajja tal-Armier fil-21 ta’ Awwissu 2026, mill-10:00 sat-15:00 u sir af. Skopri sit arkeoloġiku taħt l-ilma u skopri kif l-esperti jiddokumentaw u jipproteġu l-wirt taħt wiċċ l-ilma.

L-avveniment jikkoinċidi mal-25 anniversarju tal-Konvenzjoni tal-UNESCO li ttrasformat kif il-wirt kulturali ta’ taħt l-ilma jiġi protett madwar id-dinja. Qed infakkru wkoll l-impenn ta’ Malta għal din il-konvenzjoni, billi qed niċċelebraw 5 snin mir-ratifika ta’ din il-Konvenzjoni.

📍 Il-Bajja tal-Armier | 📅 Il-21 ta’ Awwissu 2026 | 🕙 10:00–15:00

Ingħaqad magħna u ara kif l-arkeoloġija tgħin biex tiżvela l-passat marittimu għani ta’ Malta. Ibbukkja postok illum!

Aqra iktar, u irriserva posthok hawn: https://schmalta.mt/sib-l-ankra/?lang=mt

08/08/2026

🧤 🛠️ Preserving Our Past to Build Our Future: Crafts Skills and Heritage Conservation

🏛️ Behind every restored façade and conserved artefact lies a craftsperson's expertise.

Malta’s rich cultural heritage depends on the preservation and transmission of traditional skills. From working with our iconic limestone to conserving intricate metalwork, textiles, glass and wood, skilled professionals play a vital role in safeguarding our past for future generations.

By investing in heritage education and specialist training, we ensure that centuries of knowledge continue to shape the future of conservation in Malta.

Find out more ⬇️

🔗https://schmalta.mt/european-heritage-days-2026/?
🔗 https://schmalta.mt/european-heritage-days-craft-skills-and-heritage-conservation-practice-in-malta/

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🧤 🛠️ Inħarsu l-Passat Tagħna biex Nibnu l-Futur Tagħna: Il-Ħiliet Artiġjanali u l-Konservazzjoni tal-Patrimonju

🏛️ Wara kull faċċata restawrata u oġġett ikkonservat hemm l-għarfien espert ta’ persuna tas-sengħa.

Il-patrimonju kulturali għani ta’ Malta jiddependi mill-preservazzjoni u t-trażmissjoni tal-ħiliet tradizzjonali. Mix-xogħol tagħhom tal-franka ikoniku tagħna sal-konservazzjoni ta’ xogħol dettaljat tal-metall, tat-tessuti, tal-ħġieġ u tal-injam, il-professjonisti tas-sengħa jaqdu rwol essenzjali fil-ħarsien tal-passat tagħna għall-ġenerazzjonijiet futuri.

Billi ninvestu fl-edukazzjoni dwar il-patrimonju u t-taħriġ speċjalizzat, niżguraw li s-sekli ta’ għarfien li għandna jkomplu jsawru l-futur tal-konservazzjoni f’Malta.

Sir af aktar ⬇️

🔗 https://schmalta.mt/jiem-ewropej-tal-wirt-2026/?lang=mt
🔗 https://schmalta.mt/jiem-ewropej-tal-wirt-il-hiliet-artigjanali-u-l-prattika-tal-konservazzjoni-tal-patrimonju-fmalta/?lang=mt

06/08/2026

Did you know that Ħal Lija became a parish in 1594?

Its original parish church was dedicated to Our Saviour, while the magnificent church we admire today was completed in 1700 and consecrated in 1782. Designed by renowned Maltese architect Giovanni Barbara, this elegant Baroque gem is crowned by its iconic bell towers and dome and was dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ. ⛪

As we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration, we remember the moment Christ revealed His divine glory — a fitting dedication for one of Malta’s most beautiful parish churches.

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Kont taf li Ħal Lija saret parroċċa fl-1594?

Il-knisja parrokkjali l-oriġinali kienet iddedikata għas-Salvatur, filwaqt li l-knisja bellezza li nammiraw illum tlestiet fl-1700 u ġiet ikkonsagrata fl-1782. Iddisinjata mill-perit rinomat Malti Giovanni Barbara, din il-ġawhra Barokka eleganti hija notevoli għall-kampnari ikoniċi u l-koppla tagħha u kienet iddedikata għat-Trasfigurazzjoni ta’ Kristu. ⛪

Fil-Festa tat-Trasfigurazzjoni, niċċelebraw il-mument meta Kristu wera l-glorja divina Tiegħu — dedika xierqa għal waħda mill-isbaħ knejjes parrokkjali f’Malta.

📍 Misrah it-Transfigurazzjoni, Lija.
📰 G.G. 10511.
🔍 National Inventory Number: 00807.

04/08/2026

🌊⚓ Spot the Anchor!

Can you spot the anchor? Join us at Armier Bay on 21 August 2026 between 10:00 and 15:00 for a unique guided snorkelling experience. Explore a submerged archaeological site and uncover stories from Malta’s maritime past.

This special event also celebrates 25 years since UNESCO adopted the 2001 Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage, and 5 years since Malta’s ratification of this Convention, highlighting the importance of safeguarding our shared heritage.

📍 Armier Bay | 📅 21 August 2026 | 🕙 10:00–15:00

Discover why protecting our underwater heritage is everyone’s responsibility. Book your spot today!

📝https://schmalta.mt/spot-the-anchor/

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🌊⚓ Sib l-Ankra!

Tista’ taraha l-ankra? Ingħaqad magħna l-Bajja tal-Armier fil-21 ta’ Awwissu 2026 bejn l-10:00 u t-15:00 għal esperjenza unika ta’ snorkelling bil-gwida. Skopri sit arkeoloġiku taħt l-ilma u sir af xi stejjer mill-passat marittimu ta’ Malta.

Dan l-avveniment speċjali jiċċelebra wkoll 25 sena minn meta l-UNESCO adottat il-Konvenzjoni tal-2001 dwar il-Protezzjoni tal-Wirt Kulturali ta’ Taħt l-Ilma, u 5 snin minn mindu Malta rratifikat din il-Konvenzjoni, u jenfasizza l-importanza li nħarsu l-patrimonju komuni tagħna.

📍 Il-Bajja tal-Armier | 📅 Il-21 ta’ Awwissu 2026 | 🕙 10:00–15:00

Skopri għaliex hija r-responsabbiltà ta’ kulħadd li nħarsu l-wirt tagħna ta’ taħt l-ilma. Ibbukkja postok illum!

📝 https://schmalta.mt/sib-l-ankra/?lang=mt

UNESCO

03/08/2026

Underwater archaeology allows us to uncover and protect incredible pieces of our shared heritage, but no discovery is worth risking safety. Proper dive planning, equipment checks, communication with dive buddies, and respecting depth and time limits are essential for every archaeological dive.

By staying safe, divers can continue exploring, documenting, and preserving history for future generations.

🛟 Dive safe. Protect heritage. Discover history.

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L-arkeoloġija ta’ taħt l-ilma tippermettilna niskopru u nipproteġu biċċiet inkredibbli tal-patrimonju komuni tagħna, iżda l-ebda skoperta mhi kbira biżżejjed biex inpoġġu l-ħajjiet f’riskju. Għal kull għadsa arkeoloġika, huwa essenzjali li jkun hemm ippjanar tajjeb, li jiġi ċċekkjat l-apparat kollu, li jkun hemm komunikazzjoni mal-bugħaddasa l-oħrajn u li jiġu rrispettati l-limiti tal-fond u tal-ħin.

Billi jieħdu ħsieb tagħhom infushom, il-bugħaddasa jistgħu jkomplu jesploraw, jiddokumentaw u jippreservaw l-istorja għall-ġenerazzjonijiet futuri.

🛟 Ħu ħsieb meta togħdos. Ħares il-patrimonju. Skopri l-istorja.

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31/07/2026

🧤 🛠️ Preserving Our Past to Build Our Future: Crafts Skills and Heritage Conservation

🤝 Strong heritage protection starts with skilled professionals and standards.

Malta's conservation sector is supported by education, professional training and regulatory frameworks that uphold best practices in heritage care. Through collaboration between institutions, practitioners and students, the country continues to strengthen its commitment to preserving cultural heritage.

Together, we can ensure that Malta’s unique legacy remains a source of knowledge, identity and inspiration for generations to come.

✨ Join us throughout October as we celebrate the heritage that connects us, inspires us, and helps build our future.

Find out more ⬇️
🔗https://schmalta.mt/european-heritage-days-2026/?
🔗 https://schmalta.mt/european-heritage-days-craft-skills-and-heritage-conservation-practice-in-malta/

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🧤 🛠️ Inħarsu l-Passat Tagħna biex Nibnu l-Futur Tagħna: Il-Ħiliet Artiġjanali u l-Konservazzjoni tal-Patrimonju

🤝 Biex ikollok protezzjoni soda tal-patrimonju, l-ewwel trid professjonisti kapaċi u standards.

Is-settur tal-konservazzjoni ta’ Malta huwa appoġġjat mill-edukazzjoni, mit-taħriġ professjonali u minn oqfsa regolatorji li jippromwovu l-aħjar prattiki biex nieħdu ħsieb il-patrimonju tagħna. Permezz tal-kollaborazzjoni bejn l-istituzzjonijiet, il-prattikanti u l-istudenti, il-pajjiż ikompli jsaħħaħ l-impenn tiegħu favur il-konservazzjoni tal-patrimonju kulturali.

Flimkien, nistgħu niżguraw li l-patrimonju uniku ta’ Malta jibqa’ sors ta’ għarfien, identità u ispirazzjoni għall-ġenerazzjonijiet futuri.

✨ Ingħaqad magħna matul Ottubru hekk kif niċċelebraw il-patrimonju li jgħaqqadna, jispirana, u jgħinna nibnu l-futur tagħna.

Sir af aktar ⬇️
🔗 https://schmalta.mt/jiem-ewropej-tal-wirt-2026/?lang=mt
🔗 https://schmalta.mt/jiem-ewropej-tal-wirt-il-hiliet-artigjanali-u-l-prattika-tal-konservazzjoni-tal-patrimonju-fmalta/?lang=mt

29/07/2026

In 1881, a certain fellow Ganni Gauci from Xaghra, who used to be on guard on this coastline, decided to erect a statue of the Madonna under the dedication of Hope.

The present statue is a copy produced in 1965 by Wistin Camilleri, and although made of concrete, Ganni’s original sentiments remain. 🕊

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Fl-1881, ċertu Ġanni Gauci mix-Xagħra, li kien ikun għassa mal-kosta, iddeċieda li jagħmel statwa tal-Madonna ddedikata għat-Tama.

L-istatwa li hemm illum hija kopja tagħha li saret fl-1965 minn Wistin Camilleri, u għalkemm hija magħmula mill-konkrit, iżżomm is-sentimenti oriġinali ta’ Ġanni. 🕊

📍 Il-Bajja tar-Ramla, ix-Xaghra
📰 G.G. 10511.
🔎 National Inventory Number: 01111.

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