Is-Swieqi

Swieqi is a town in the Eastern Region of . It is a residential area just 15 minutes by bus from and within walking distance of Malta's nightlife and entertainment centres, and .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mater Dei Hospital and Manoel Island.

Hospital
, also known simply as Mater Dei, is an acute general and teaching hospital in , . It was opened in 2007, replacing St. Luke's Hospital.

Islet
, formerly known as Bishop's Island or the Isolotto, is a small island which forms part of the municipality of in , . is situated 3½ km southeast of Is-Swieqi.

Castle
, originally known as Torre della Paulina, is a small watchtower in , limits of , . It was completed in 1658 as the fourth of the De Redin towers.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sliema and St. Julian’s.

is in . and St Julian's are Malta's most modern and most built-up areas and where most tourists stay. It is where one will find the most hotels, rental apartments, restaurants, bars, shops and clubs.

Saint Julian's is a town in the Eastern Region of . It is situated along the coast, north of the country's capital, . It is known for tourism-oriented businesses, such as hotels, and nightclubs which are centred mainly in an area known as .

San Ġwann is a town in the of , with a population of 14,244 as of 2021. Prior to its establishment as a distinct municipality, it was a fragmented community comprising parts of and .

Is-Swieqi

Latitude
35.9217° or 35° 55′ 18″ north
Longitude
14.4694° or 14° 28′ 10″ east
Population
14,500
Elevation
104 metres (341 feet)
Open location code
8F7PWFC9+MQ
Geo­Names ID
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In Other Languages

“Is-Swieqi” goes by many names.
  • Maltese: “Is-Swieqi”
  • Maltese: “Swieqi”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Fort Madalena and Għargħur Battery.

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