Għar ix-Xagħra

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Mnajdra

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Mnajdra is a megalithic temple complex found on the southern coast of the Mediterranean island of Malta. Mnajdra is approximately 497 metres from the Ħaġar Qim megalithic complex. Mnajdra is situated 1 km northwest of Għar ix-Xagħra.

Blue Grotto

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The Blue Grotto refers to a number of sea caverns on the south east coast of Malta, a short distance from the fishing harbour limits of Wied iż-Żurrieq, Malta. Blue Grotto is situated 1 km east of Għar ix-Xagħra.

Ħamrija Tower

Tower

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Ħamrija Tower, originally known as Torre della Pietra Nigra and also known locally as Torri ta' Rsejjen, is a small watchtower in Qrendi, Malta. It was completed in 1659 as the twelfth of the De Redin towers. Ħamrija Tower is situated 640 metres northwest of Għar ix-Xagħra.

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Maqluba

Locality

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Il-Maqluba is a sinkhole with a surface area of around 4,765 square metres situated in the village of Qrendi in Malta. Il-Maqluba is a Special Area of Conservation – Candidate Site of International Importance and designated as a Tree Protection Area, forming…

Qrendi

Village

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Qrendi is a village in the Western Region of Malta It is located close to Mqabba, Żurrieq and Siġġiewi. Within its boundaries are the two Neolithic temples of Mnajdra and Ħaġar Qim.

Zurrieq

Town

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Żurrieq is a town in the Western Region of Malta. It is one of the oldest towns in the country. Żurrieq is one of the 10 parishes to be documented in 1436 and is dedicated to Saint Catherine. Zurrieq is situated 2½ km east of Għar ix-Xagħra.

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