Karozzin

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]

Karozzin (2013)

Karozzin (2009)

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]