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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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
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, with a population of 3,865 as of 2021. It is 13 kilometres from the capital Valletta and two kilometers from the nearest town, Rabat.
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 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″ northLongitude
14.37389° or 14° 22′ 26″ eastElevation
180 metres (591 feet)Open location code
8F7PV9FF+VHGeoNames ID
2564604
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