Tal-Gawwija
Tal-Gawwija is a point in Rabat, Malta Island. Tal-Gawwija is situated nearby to the locality Ras id-Dawwara, as well as near Il-Qattara.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Verdala Palace and Misraħ Għar il-Kbir.
Verdala Palace
Castle
Verdala Palace is a palace in the Buskett Gardens, limits of Siġġiewi, Malta. It was built in 1586 during the reign of Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle, and now serves as the official summer residence of the President of Malta. Verdala Palace is situated 4 km east of Tal-Gawwija.
Misraħ Għar il-Kbir
Photo: Lysy, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Misrah Ghar il-Kbir is a prehistoric site in Siġġiewi, in the south of the Island of Malta, near the Dingli Cliffs. It is best known for its "cart ruts", a complex network of tracks carved in the rock. Misraħ Għar il-Kbir is situated 4 km east of Tal-Gawwija.
Saint Mary Magdalene Chapel
Church
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Saint Mary Magdalene Chapel is a Roman Catholic chapel in the limits of Dingli, Malta, dedicated to Mary Magdalene. It overlooks the Dingli Cliffs, and is therefore commonly known as il-kappella tal-irdum. Saint Mary Magdalene Chapel is situated 3 km southeast of Tal-Gawwija.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ras id-Dawwara and Dingli.
Ras id-Dawwara
Locality
Ras id-Dawwara is a geographical area in Rabat, Malta, on the line of picturesque cliffs including Dingli Cliffs. On site are several caves at sea level.
Dingli
Village
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Dingli is a village in the Western Region of Malta, with a population of 3,865 as of 2021. It is 13 kilometres from the capital Valletta and two kilometers from the nearest town, Rabat.
Baħrija
Village
Photo: R Muscat, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Baħrija is a village in Rabat, Malta, with a low population density. The name Baħrija means moth in Maltese. It is also known in English as Baħria, of which the Counts Moscati had owned the fiefdom that was granted by the Grand Master of Malta. Baħrija is situated 3½ km north of Tal-Gawwija.
Tal-Gawwija
- Type: Point
- Also known as: “Tal Gawiya”
- Category: landform
- Location: Rabat, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.865° or 35° 51′ 54″ northLongitude
14.35806° or 14° 21′ 29″ eastElevation
54 metres (177 feet)Open location code
8F7PV985+26GeoNames ID
2562415
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