Laferla Cross

The Laferla Cross is an early 20th-century religious landmark on the outskirts of , in . It is situated on a hill close to the Chapel of the Annunciation and the Cemetery of Saint Theodore.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Verdala Palace and Misraħ Għar il-Kbir.

Castle
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is a palace in the , limits of , . 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. is situated 2 km northwest of Laferla Cross.

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Misrah Ghar il-Kbir is a prehistoric site in , in the south of the , near the Dingli Cliffs. It is best known for its "cart ruts", a complex network of tracks carved in the rock. is situated 2 km west of Laferla Cross.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Siggiewi and Haz-Zebbug.

Village
Photo: Klsiggiewi, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Siġġiewi, also called by its title Città Ferdinand, is a city and a local council in the Western Region of .The island of is part of the village.

Town
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Żebbuġ, also known by its title Città Rohan, is a city in the Western Region of . It is one of the oldest towns in the country. The population of Żebbuġ was 14,798 in July 2024, including 7,772 men and 7,026 women. is situated 3 km northeast of Laferla Cross.

Village
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is a village in the Western Region of . It is 13 kilometres from the capital and two kilometers from the nearest town, . The village lies on a plateau some 230 metres above sea level, near the highest point of Malta. is situated 3½ km west of Laferla Cross.

Laferla Cross

Latitude
35.85056° or 35° 51′ 2″ north
Longitude
14.41667° or 14° 25′ east
Elevation
206 metres (676 feet)
Open location code
8F7PVC28+6M
Geo­Names ID
2564690
Wiki­data ID
Q23682859
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In Other Languages

“Laferla Cross” goes by many names.
  • Maltese: “Is-Salib tal-Għolja”

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