Il-Ħalqun
Il-Ħalqun is a valley in L-Imġarr, Malta and has an elevation of 48 metres. Il-Ħalqun is situated nearby to the locality Ta’ Żammitello, as well as near L-Iskorvit.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples and Zammitello Palace.
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.
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 not open to public anymore, but sometimes the palace is open to public for events like weddings and celebrations.
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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mġarr and Manikata.
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.
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. Manikata is situated 3 km north of Il-Ħalqun.
Wardija
Hamlet
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Wardija is a hamlet in St. Paul's Bay, Malta, about 363 feet above sea level. Its name is corrupted from the Sicilian or Italian word guardia, meaning 'to watch'). Wardija is situated 5 km northeast of Il-Ħalqun.
Il-Ħalqun
Latitude
35.91333° or 35° 54′ 48″ northLongitude
14.34889° or 14° 20′ 56″ eastElevation
48 metres (157 feet)Open location code
8F7PW87X+8HGeoNames ID
2562944
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Localities in the Area
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