Marġet Newja
Marġet Newja is a locality in Rabat, Malta Island. Marġet Newja is situated nearby to the locality Il-Għars, as well as near Il-Mejjielli ż-Żgħir.Places of Interest
Highlights include St. Paul’s Cathedral and Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples.
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 3 km east of Marġet Newja.
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. Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples is situated 3½ km north of Marġet Newja.
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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Baħrija and Imtarfa.
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.
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 2½ km east of Marġet Newja.
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 Marġet Newja.
Marġet Newja
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Marget Newja”
- Location: Rabat, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.88583° or 35° 53′ 9″ northLongitude
14.37111° or 14° 22′ 16″ eastElevation
165 metres (541 feet)Open location code
8F7PV9PC+8CGeoNames ID
2564586
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