Il-Qarraba
Il-Qarraba is a promontory in L-Imġarr, Malta and has an elevation of 35 metres. Il-Qarraba is situated nearby to the locality Il-Ħotba l-Bajda, as well as near Ta’ Lippija.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Lippija Tower and Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths.
Lippija Tower
Tower
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Lippija Tower, also known as Ġnejna Tower, is a small watchtower in Ġnejna Bay, limits of Mġarr, Malta. It was completed in 1637 as the first of the Lascaris towers. After restoration in 2003, the tower is in good condition.
Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths
Archaeological site
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The Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths were discovered in 1929 during government works to cap a fresh water spring in the area. This spring, or a similar one, might explain why the baths, which needed a constant flow of large amounts of water, were built in Għajn Tuffieħa, Mġarr, Malta.
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. It is open to public for events like weddings and celebrations. It was built by Sir Giuseppe Nicola Zamitt.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Manikata and Mġarr.
Manikata
Village
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Manikata is a small settlement in the limits of Mellieħa in the northwestern part of Malta. It oversees the farming areas in the valley between il-Ballut and il-Manikata. The village's population of 539 is spread among 40 families.
Mġarr
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. Mġarr is situated 2½ km east of Il-Qarraba.
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 3½ km south of Il-Qarraba.
Il-Qarraba
- Type: Promontory with an elevation of 35 metres
- Also known as: “Il-Karraba”, “Karraba”, “Karraba Point”, “Qarraba”, and “Ras il-Qarraba”
- Category: landform
- Location: L-Imġarr, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.9275° or 35° 55′ 39″ northLongitude
14.34056° or 14° 20′ 26″ eastElevation
35 metres (115 feet)Open location code
8F7PW8HR+26GeoNames ID
2562927
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