Wied ir-Rum
Wied ir-Rum is a wadi in Rabat, Malta Island. Wied ir-Rum 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 3½ km north of Wied ir-Rum.
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 3½ km southeast of Wied ir-Rum.
Dingli Radar Station
Military installation
Photo: Qoan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 3 km southeast of Wied ir-Rum.
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 Wied ir-Rum.
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 southeast of Wied ir-Rum.
Wied ir-Rum
- Type: Wadi
- Category: body of water
- Location: Rabat, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.87083° or 35° 52′ 15″ northLongitude
14.35389° or 14° 21′ 14″ eastElevation
47 metres (154 feet)Open location code
8F7PV9C3+8HGeoNames ID
2562603
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