An elevated panoramic photograph captures Marsamxett Harbour and its surrounding urban environment, taken from a high vantage point in Sliema, Malta

An elevated panoramic photograph captures Marsamxett Harbour and its surrounding urban environment, taken from a high vantage point in Sliema, Malta. The immediate foreground shows a white architectural railing. Below, a dense configuration of multi-story residential and commercial buildings with flat roofs defines the Sliema coastline. Centrally positioned within the harbor is Manoel Island, identifiable by its historical stone fortifications, including Fort Manoel, and interspersed green foliage. To the west, across the water, the fortified peninsula of Valletta is visible, characterized by its dense, historical building structures. The blue-green waters of the harbor contain numerous vessels: several two-masted sailboats are anchored or maneuvering, and a white catamaran ferry with red detailing is actively transiting, producing a visible wake. The distant cityscape to the east includes various buildings and a prominent modern high-rise tower. The overhead sky is light blue with diffuse, scattered white cloud formations.