Ix-Xewkija
Ix-Xewkija is a locality in Rabat, Malta Island. Ix-Xewkija is situated nearby to the locality Ta’ Paris, as well as near Ta’ Karabusu.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Fort Binġemma and Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples.
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
Photo: Ed88, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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. Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples is situated 3½ km north of Ix-Xewkija.
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Church
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The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul, commonly known as St Paul's Cathedral or the Mdina Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in Mdina, Malta, dedicated to St. St. Paul’s Cathedral is situated 3½ km east of Ix-Xewkija.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Baħrija and Ras id-Dawwara.
Baħrija
Village
Photo: R Muscat, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Baħrija is a village in Rabat, 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.
Ras id-Dawwara
Locality
Ras id-Dawwara is a geographical area in Rabat, Malta, on the line of picturesque cliffs including Dingli Cliffs. On site are several caves at sea level. Ras id-Dawwara is situated 2½ km southwest of Ix-Xewkija.
Mtarfa
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. Mtarfa is situated 3 km east of Ix-Xewkija.
Ix-Xewkija
- Type: Locality
- Location: Rabat, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.88944° or 35° 53′ 22″ northLongitude
14.365° or 14° 21′ 54″ eastElevation
212 metres (696 feet)Open location code
8F7PV9Q8+Q2GeoNames ID
2564581
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