Ix-Xagħra tal-Ġirad

Places of Interest

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.

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.

Nadur Tower

Tower

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Nadur Tower is a small watchtower in Binġemma Gap, within the limits of Rabat, Malta. It was completed in 1637 as the third of the Lascaris towers. Today, the tower is in good condition.

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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

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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 2½ km north of Ix-Xagħra tal-Ġirad.

Imtarfa

Village

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Mtarfa is a small town in the Northern Region of Malta, with a population of 2,572 as of March 2014. It was considered to be a suburb of Rabat until 2000, when it became a separate local council. Imtarfa is situated 3 km east of Ix-Xagħra tal-Ġirad.

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