In connection with the celebrations of Family Day, the Office of The President of Malta, would like to encourage families to enjoy together an integral part of the nation’s cultural heritage.

The Office of the President of Malta, in coordination with Heritage Malta, will be organising a visit of the Verdala Castle (photo) in Rabat on Sunday. All guided tours will start at 10am. Visitors will also be meeting President Edward Fenech Adami and Mrs Fenech Adami. After the tour, visitors will also have time to enjoy the natural environment around the Castle. The activity will end by noon.

This activity is part of a series of activities being organised by the Office of the President to make the Presidential Palaces more accessible to the public.

Tickets for this event can be obtained from the National Museum of Fine Arts, South Street, Valletta. Adults pay Lm1 each, whereas senior citizens and students pay 50c. Children under the age of 10 enter free of charge. Booking is strictly on a first come first served basis and the tour will accommodate a maximum of 150 people split into three groups. Tickets can be purchased and collected by not later than tomorrow.

Further information can be obtained by calling the National Museum of Fine Arts on tel: 21 225 769 or by e-mail: [email protected]