Id-Dar il-Bajda
Id-Dar il-Bajda is a locality in Mellieħa, Malta Island. Id-Dar il-Bajda is situated nearby to the locality Ta’ Qargħa, as well as near Ta’ l-Arġentier.Places of Interest
Highlights include Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa and Il-Majjistral Nature & History Park.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa
Church
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The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa is a Roman Catholic church in the village of Mellieħa in Malta. The sanctuary originated as a natural cave which was consecrated as a church at an unknown date, and local traditions link its establishment to antiquity or the medieval period.
Il-Majjistral Nature & History Park
Nature reserve
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The Majjistral Nature and History Park is a nature reserve in Mellieha, Malta. The geographic area includes the coastal area in Golden Bay to Il-Prajjet and Ix- Xagħra l-Ħamra.
Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths
Archaeological site
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The Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths were discovered in 1929 during government works to cap a fresh water spring in the area. This spring, or a similar one, might explain why the baths, which needed a constant flow of large amounts of water, were built in Għajn Tuffieħa, Mġarr, Malta.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Manikata and Xemxija.
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.
Xemxija
Village
Photo: Felix Koenig, CC BY 3.0.
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.
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 south of Id-Dar il-Bajda.
Id-Dar il-Bajda
- Type: Locality
- Location: Mellieħa, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.94333° or 35° 56′ 36″ northLongitude
14.36194° or 14° 21′ 43″ eastElevation
69 metres (226 feet)Open location code
8F7PW9V6+8QGeoNames ID
2564553
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