Fomm ir-Riħ
Fomm ir-Riħ is a small bay in the limits of Mġarr on the western side of the island of Malta. The area is characterised by a fault line which creates an interesting landscape with vertical cliffs and a pebble beach.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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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 2½ km northeast of Fomm ir-Riħ.
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.
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 Baħrija and Mġarr.
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.
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 northeast of Fomm ir-Riħ.
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 4 km north of Fomm ir-Riħ.
Fomm ir-Riħ
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Uzbek—“Fomm ir-Riħ” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “فم الريح”
- Arabic: “فَمُ الرِّيحِ”
- Cebuano: “Il-Bajja Fomm ir-Riħ”
- Polish: “Fomm ir-Rah”
- Polish: “Fomm ir-Riħ”
- Swedish: “Fomm ir-Riħ”
- Uzbek: “Fomm ir-Riħ”
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Notable Places Nearby
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