THE LIMESTONE HERITAGE PARK

The Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens offers an audiovisual exploration of 20 million years of Maltese history. Above all, it provides an insight into the history, importance and use of the local stone that is so much a part of Malta's charm. The visit is accompanied by an audioguide. You can watch the cutting and working of the famous globigerine and create your own souvenir in the stone you work yourself. The Limestone Heritage was recently renovated and enlarged as part of a project co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund. Sculpture workshops. This museum organizes very interesting cultural-artistic stays for sculpture enthusiasts or professionals wishing to try their hand at sculpting globigerine, the stone found all over the island and used for centuries as the building material for Valletta's palaces, among others. During a long or short stay, you can carve this stone, accompanied by specialized professionals. Other activities include a limoncello-making demonstration and olive oil tasting. All in the magnificent setting of an old quarry transformed into a museum. You can also stroll through the gardens, or relax with a cup of tea or coffee. Cafeteria, parking lot. Access for the disabled.