Karozzin

Karozzin near Fort Saint Elmo, Valletta

Karozzin (2009)

The karozzin is a Maltese traditional mode of transport ^[1] consisting of a carriage pulled by a horse. It was once popular for general transit and is still used in ceremonies such as funerals, and as a tourist attraction. It is mostly found in Mdina and Valletta, and dates to the mid-nineteenth century. ^[2]

Description

The Karozzin has a canopy roof and seats four passengers face-to-face, with a driver's seat up front. The carriage body is mounted high on four elliptical springs. It is pulled by a single horse or large pony. ^[3]

References

1. Hastings, Max (2004). The second world war: a world in flames. Osprey. p. 220. ISBN   1-84176-830-8.
2. Sheehan, Sean (2000). Malta. Marshall Cavendish. p. 60. ISBN   0-7614-0993-9. OL   8016081M.
3. Smith, D.J.M. (1988). A Dictionary of Horse Drawn Vehicles. J. A. Allen & Co. Ltd. p. 100. ISBN   0851314686. OL   11597864M.