Wied tal-Baħrija
Wied tal-Baħrija is a wadi in Rabat, Malta Island. Wied tal-Baħrija is situated nearby to the locality Fomm ir-Riħ, as well as near Mġarr.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 3 km northeast of Wied tal-Baħrija.
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.
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 2½ km northeast of Wied tal-Baħrija.
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 3 km northeast of Wied tal-Baħrija.
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 Wied tal-Baħrija.
Wied tal-Baħrija
- Type: Wadi
- Also known as: “Baħrija Valley” and “Wied tal-Bahrija”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Rabat, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.90556° or 35° 54′ 20″ northLongitude
14.33694° or 14° 20′ 13″ eastElevation
18 metres (59 feet)Open location code
8F7PW84P+6QGeoNames ID
2563227
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