Sqaq Ħandu

Sqaq Ħandu is a locality in Rabat, Malta Island. Sqaq Ħandu is situated nearby to the locality Ħofret ir-Rizz, as well as near Il-Bajjad ta’ Dekożżu.

Places of Interest

Highlights include St. Paul’s Cathedral and Verdala Palace.

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 northeast of Sqaq Ħandu.

Verdala Palace

Castle

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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 3 km southeast of Sqaq Ħandu.

Domvs Romana

Museum

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The Domus Romana, stylized as the Domvs Romana, is a ruined Roman-era house located on the boundary between Mdina and Rabat, Malta. It was built in the 1st century BC as an aristocratic town house within the Roman city of Melite. Domvs Romana is situated 2½ km northeast of Sqaq Ħandu.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dingli and Ras id-Dawwara.

Dingli

Village

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Dingli is a village in the Western Region of Malta. It is 13 kilometres from the capital Valletta and two kilometers from the nearest town, Rabat. The village lies on a plateau some 230 metres above sea level, near the highest point 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.

Imtarfa

Village

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Mtarfa is a small town in the Northern Region of Malta. It was considered to be a suburb of Rabat until 2000, when it became a separate local council. It is twinned with the village of Pumpherston, Scotland. Imtarfa is situated 3 km northeast of Sqaq Ħandu.

Sqaq Ħandu

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Sqaq Handu”
Location: Rabat, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude

35.87472° or 35° 52′ 29″ north

Longitude

14.37389° or 14° 22′ 26″ east

Elevation

180 metres (591 feet)

Open location code

8F7PV9FF+VH

GeoNames ID

2564604

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Localities in the Area

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