Lija

Lija is a small village in the Eastern Region of . Together with and , it forms part of Malta's "Three Villages". Lija has a baroque parish church and seven other small chapels.

Places of Interest

Highlights: National Stadium Ta‘ Qali and San Anton Palace.

Stadium
Photo: D T G, Public domain.
The National Stadium, locally also referred to as Ta'…

Castle
is a palace in , , that…

Church
The Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mosta and San Gwann.

is a small but densely populated city in the of .

San Ġwann is a town in the of , with a population of 14,244 as of 2021.

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Lija

Latitude
35.9014° or 35° 54′ 5″ north
Longitude
14.4422° or 14° 26′ 32″ east
Population
3,200
Elevation
79 metres (259 feet)
Open location code
8F7PWC2R+HV
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In Other Languages

“Lija” goes by many names.
  • Maltese: “Ħal Lija”
  • Maltese: “Lija”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Ħal Mann and Central Region.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Il-Palazz l-Aħmar and San Anton Gardens.

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