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The Point
Shopping Mall opened in early 2010, built on the site of the former Tigné Barracks. Parts of the mall in Pjazza Tigné still contain some architectural elements of the barracks, including a series of arches that run along the square. The Point is Malta's largest shopping mall and it contains
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about 17,000m of retail floor space spread over three levels. It includes a supermarket and over 50 other shops.
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