Villa Bighi
Royal Naval Hospital Bighi also known as Bighi Hospital, was a major naval hospital located in the small town of Kalkara on the island of Malta. It was built on the site of the gardens of Palazzo Bichi, that was periodically known as Palazzo Salvatore.
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Description: former hospital in Kalkara, Malta
- Also known as: “RNH Bighi”
- Historically known as: “Bighi Hospital” and “Royal Navy Hospital Bighi”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Fort St. Angelo and Fort Ricasoli.
Fort St. Angelo
Museum
Fort Ricasoli
Castle
Malta Maritime Museum
Museum
The Malta Maritime Museum is a maritime museum in Birgu, Malta. Malta Maritime Museum is situated 640 metres southwest of Villa Bighi.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Birgu and Kalkara.
Kalkara
Village
Senglea
Town
Villa Bighi
- Categories: hospital building, former hospital, and tourism
- Location: Il-Kalkara, Malta, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.89286° or 35° 53′ 34″ north
Longitude
14.52404° or 14° 31′ 27″ east
Elevation
27 metres (89 feet)
Open location code
8F7PVGVF+4J
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
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In Other Languages
From German to Ukrainian—“Villa Bighi” goes by many names.
- German: “Villa Bighi”
- Polish: “Villa Bighi”
- Ukrainian: “Вілла Бігі”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Vittoriosa Waterfront and Ix-Xewkija.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Esplora Shop and Il-Kalkara - Esplora.
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