Ras il-Wied

Ras il-Wied is a locality in L-Imġarr, Malta. Ras il-Wied is situated nearby to the locality Tal-Faċċol, as well as near Ta’ Saliba.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Skorba Temples and Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples.

Skorba Temples

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The Skorba temples are megalithic remains on the northern edge of Żebbiegħ, in the Northern Region of Malta, which have provided detailed and informative insight into the earliest periods of Malta's neolithic culture.

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.

San Andrea School

School

San Andrea School is a private school located in Mġarr, Malta. It was established by the Parents Foundation of Education in 1992, who also founded San Anton School.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wardija and Imgarr.

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').

Imgarr

Village

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Mġarr, formerly known as Mgiarro, is a village in the Northern Region of Malta. Mġarr is a isolated from nearby towns and cities. Mġarr lies west of malta and is surrounded by farmland and vineyards.

Xemxija

Village

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Xemxija is a suburb in the western part of St. Paul's Bay in the Northern Region of Malta. It is surrounded by countryside and contains two bays, the titular Xemxija Bay and Mistra Bay, located just north of the parish church. Xemxija is situated 2½ km north of Ras il-Wied.

Ras il-Wied

Latitude

35.92667° or 35° 55′ 36″ north

Longitude

14.38194° or 14° 22′ 55″ east

Elevation

94 metres (308 feet)

Open location code

8F7PW9GJ+MQ

GeoNames ID

2564326

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Il-Ħotba ta’ San Martin and Wardija Ridge.

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