Ras ir-Raħeb

Ras ir-Raħeb is a point in Rabat, Malta Island. Ras ir-Raħeb is situated nearby to the locality Tal-Mas, as well as near Fomm ir-Riħ.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples and Fort Binġemma.

Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples

Archaeological site

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The Ta' Ħaġrat temples in Mġarr, Malta are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with several other Megalithic temples. They are amongst the world's oldest religious sites. Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples is situated 4 km east of Ras ir-Raħeb.

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 3 km east of Ras ir-Raħeb.

Zamitello Palace

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The Zamittello Palace, also known as Castello Zamittello or Zamittello Tower, is a 19th-century Victorian countryside folly on the outskirts of Mġarr in Malta. Zamitello Palace is situated 3 km northeast of Ras ir-Raħeb.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Baħrija and Golden Bay.

Baħrija

Village

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Baħrija is a village in Rabat, western 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.

Golden Bay

Hamlet

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Golden Bay is one of the bays and sand beaches in Malta. It was previously known as Military Bay. The white beach slopes gently allowing swimmers to easily walk into the sea. Golden Bay is situated 3½ km northeast of Ras ir-Raħeb.

Imgarr

Village

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Mġarr, formerly known as Mgiarro, is a village in the Northern Region of Malta. Mġarr is a isolated from nearby towns and cities. Mġarr lies west of malta and is surrounded by farmland and vineyards. Imgarr is situated 3½ km east of Ras ir-Raħeb.

Ras ir-Raħeb

Type: Point
Also known as: “Ras ir-Raheb” and “Ras-er-Raheb”
Category: landform
Location: Rabat, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude

35.90667° or 35° 54′ 24″ north

Longitude

14.32806° or 14° 19′ 41″ east

Elevation

16 metres (52 feet)

Open location code

8F7PW84H+M6

GeoNames ID

2562616

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