Il-Qlejgħa
Il-Qlejgħa is a promontory in Rabat, Malta Island and has an elevation of 155 metres. Il-Qlejgħa 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
Photo: Ed88, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 northeast of Il-Qlejgħa.
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 2½ km east of Il-Qlejgħa.
Zammitello 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. Zammitello Palace is situated 3½ km northeast of Il-Qlejgħa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Baħrija and Imgarr.
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.
Imgarr
Village
Mġarr, formerly known as Mgiarro, is a village in the Northern Region of Malta. Mġarr is a rural village, isolated from nearby towns and cities. Mġarr lies west of Mosta and is surrounded by farmland and vineyards. Imgarr is situated 3½ km northeast of Il-Qlejgħa.
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. Ras id-Dawwara is situated 4 km southeast of Il-Qlejgħa.
Il-Qlejgħa
- Type: Promontory with an elevation of 155 metres
- Also known as: “Il Kleigha”, “Il Klighi”, “Il-Qlejgha”, “Kley’a”, “Qlejgħa”, and “Tal Klieghi”
- Category: landform
- Location: Rabat, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.89944° or 35° 53′ 58″ northLongitude
14.33389° or 14° 20′ 2″ eastElevation
155 metres (509 feet)Open location code
8F7PV8XM+QHGeoNames ID
2562889
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