Baħrija

Baħrija is a village in , western , 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.
Wikipedia
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  • Type: Village
  • Description: human settlement
  • Also known as: “Bahria”, “Bahrija”, and “Il-Baħrija”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Fort Binġemma and Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples.

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is a polygonal fort in the limits of . It was built between 1875 and 1878 by the British as part of the . The fort was illegally occupied by the Buttigieg family from 2009 till 2025, who occasionally used it as a restaurant.

Archaeological site
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The Ta' Ħaġrat temples in , are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with several other Megalithic temples. They are amongst the world's oldest religious sites. is situated 3 km northeast of Baħrija.

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The are megalithic remains on the northern edge of Żebbiegħ, in the of , which have provided detailed and informative insight into the earliest periods of Malta's neolithic culture. is situated 4 km northeast of Baħrija.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ras id-Dawwara and Imgarr.

Locality
is a geographical area in , , on the line of picturesque cliffs including Dingli Cliffs. On site are several caves at sea level. is situated 3 km south of Baħrija.

Village
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Mġarr, formerly known as Mgiarro, is a village in the of . Mġarr is a rural village, isolated from nearby towns and cities. Mġarr lies west of and is surrounded by farmland and vineyards. is situated 3 km northeast of Baħrija.

Hamlet
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is one of the bays and sand beaches in . It was previously known as Military Bay. The white beach slopes gently allowing swimmers to easily walk into the sea. is situated 4½ km north of Baħrija.

Baħrija

Latitude
35.89471° or 35° 53′ 41″ north
Longitude
14.34819° or 14° 20′ 54″ east
Elevation
186 metres (610 feet)
Open location code
8F7PV8VX+V7
Open­Street­Map ID
node 13267720662
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
2563228
Wiki­data ID
Q586551
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Irish—“Baħrija” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “البحرية”
  • Arabic: “البَحْرِيَّةُ”
  • Dutch: “Baħrija”
  • French: “Baħrija”
  • German: “Baħrija”
  • Hebrew: “באריה”
  • Hungarian: “Baħrija”
  • Irish: “Baħrija”

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