Nostalgic photo of Malta's top nightlife spot in the '60s will make your eyes pop

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You won't believe what 60 years can do to a place!

Caroline Curmi

If there's one thing that Maltese people really love is a good outing with good friends, consuming delicious food in a buzzing atmosphere. It's no surprise that Paceville is a top spot for locals and tourists alike to let loose and have fun.

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Younger generations only know (and remember) St Julian's in this light, yet the area looked nothing like it does today. A recently unearthed picture of the zone shows an idyllic and almost rural scene with fields still present and a cart being pulled by a donkey in the street.

Nostalgic photo

Francis Mifsud via SLIEMA PAST TIMES / Facebook

The street in question is one of Paceville's main streets, with some claiming it could be the road now known as Wilga Street.

A far cry from what we see today!

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Caroline Curmi

When she’s not having a quarter-life crisis, Caroline is either drawing in a café, frittering her salary on sushi or swearing at traffic in full-on Gozitan. There is also the occasional daytime drink somewhere in the equation. Or two. A creative must be allowed at least one vice.