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Oranges, grapes, figs and peaches are raised in large quantities. There is an abundance of vegetables – It is grand to see an orchard of oranges – The climate is rather grand. Rain is seldom known to fall during the day, it rains chiefly at night. The chief objects of interest in Valetta are:– St. John's Co-Cathedral, The Governor's palace, The public & Garrison libraries, The Museum, Fort St. Elmo, The Borsi di Commercis (Exchange) & the Chapel of Bones –
St. Johns Cathedral, the interior of which is extremely beautiful was consecrated in 1578.
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