Ta’ Ħammud
Ta’ Ħammud is a reef in Rabat, Malta Island. Ta’ Ħammud is situated nearby to the locality Ras id-Dawwara, as well as near Mtaħleb.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Fort Binġemma and Saint Mary Magdalene Chapel.
Fort Binġemma
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Fort Binġemma is a polygonal fort in the limits of Rabat, Malta. It was built between 1875 and 1878 by the British as part of the Victoria Lines. The fort was illegally occupied by the Buttigieg family from 2009 till 2025, who occasionally used it as a restaurant. Fort Binġemma is situated 4 km north of Ta’ Ħammud.
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 4 km southeast of Ta’ Ħammud.
Dingli Radar Station
Military installation
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The Dingli Radar is a large radar installation located in the Dingli area of Malta. It is used to monitor air traffic in the Maltese airspace and is operated by the Maltese Air Traffic Control. Dingli Radar Station is situated 3½ km southeast of Ta’ Ħammud.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ras id-Dawwara and Baħrija.
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.
Baħrija
Village
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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 2½ km north of Ta’ Ħammud.
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. Dingli is situated 3 km east of Ta’ Ħammud.
Ta’ Ħammud
- Type: Reef
- Also known as: “Ta Hammut” and “Ta‘ Hammud”
- Category: landform
- Location: Rabat, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.87056° or 35° 52′ 14″ northLongitude
14.34972° or 14° 20′ 59″ eastElevation
28 metres (92 feet)Open location code
8F7PV8CX+6VGeoNames ID
2562446
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