Ir-Rokna
Ir-Rokna is a locality in Iż-Żurrieq, Malta. Ir-Rokna is situated nearby to the locality Tax-Xagħra, as well as near Ix-Xagħra.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Blue Grotto and Bubaqra Tower.
Blue Grotto
Photo: Ninaeva, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Blue Grotto refers to a number of sea caverns on the south east coast of Malta, a short distance from the fishing harbour limits of Wied iż-Żurrieq, Malta.
Bubaqra Tower
Historic building
Photo: Malcolmalta, Public domain.
Bubaqra Tower, formerly named as Saliba Tower, is a fortified house in Bubaqra, limits of Żurrieq, Malta. It was built as a country retreat in the late 16th century.
Wardija Tower
Tower
Photo: Inkwina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Wardija Tower, originally known as Torre della Guardia di Giorno and also known as Bubaqra Tower, is a small watchtower in the limits of Żurrieq, Malta.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Żurrieq and Maqluba.
Żurrieq
Town
Photo: Mauroonline, CC BY 2.5.
Żurrieq is a town in the Western Region of Malta. It is one of the oldest towns in the country, and has a population of 11,823 inhabitants as of March 2014.
Maqluba
Locality
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Il-Maqluba is a sinkhole with a surface area of around 4,765 square metres situated in the village of Qrendi in Malta. Il-Maqluba is a Special Area of Conservation – Candidate Site of International Importance and designated as a Tree Protection Area, forming…
Qrendi
Village
Photo: Zairon, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Qrendi is a village in the Western Region of Malta, with a population of 3,148 people as of October 2021. It is located close to Mqabba, Żurrieq and Siġġiewi.
Ir-Rokna
- Type: Locality
- Location: Iż-Żurrieq, Malta, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.82139° or 35° 49′ 17″ northLongitude
14.4675° or 14° 28′ 3″ eastElevation
114 metres (374 feet)Open location code
8F7PRFC9+H2GeoNames ID
2563443
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Ir-Rokna from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Tax-Xagħra and Ix-Xagħra.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Id-Daħla and It-Tirxija.
Malta: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Valletta, Mdina, Sliema, and Victoria.
Curious Localities to Discover
Uncover intriguing localities from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Photo: Dirk.heldmaier, CC BY-SA 3.0.