Il-Mina
Il-Mina is in Rabat, Malta Island. Il-Mina is situated nearby to the locality Ix-Xagħra tal-Borom, as well as near Mtaħleb.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Fort Binġemma and Nadur Tower.
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. Fort Binġemma is situated 3½ km northeast of Il-Mina.
Nadur Tower
Tower
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Nadur Tower is a small watchtower in Binġemma Gap, within the limits of Rabat, Malta. It was completed in 1637 as the third of the Lascaris towers. Today, the tower is in good condition. Nadur Tower is situated 4 km northeast of Il-Mina.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ras id-Dawwara and Baħrija.
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.
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.
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. Dingli is situated 4½ km southeast of Il-Mina.
Il-Mina
- Type: Rock
- Category: landform
- Location: Rabat, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.87778° or 35° 52′ 40″ northLongitude
14.33833° or 14° 20′ 18″ eastElevation
8 metres (26 feet)Open location code
8F7PV8HQ+48GeoNames ID
2565293
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