Il-Għars
Il-Għars is a locality in Rabat, Malta Island. Il-Għars is situated nearby to the locality Iċ-Ċianti, 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 Il-Għars.
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 4 km north of Il-Għars.
Verdala Palace
Castle
Verdala Palace is a palace in the Buskett Gardens, limits of Siġġiewi, Malta. It was built in 1586 during the reign of Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle, and now serves as the official summer residence of the President of Malta. Verdala Palace is situated 4 km southeast of Il-Għars.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Baħrija and Ras id-Dawwara.
Baħrija
Village
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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.
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 2½ km east of Il-Għars.
Il-Għars
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Il-Ghars”
- Location: Rabat, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.88417° or 35° 53′ 3″ northLongitude
14.36972° or 14° 22′ 11″ eastElevation
163 metres (535 feet)Open location code
8F7PV9M9+MVGeoNames ID
2564587
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