Ta‘ Slaz

Ta‘ Slaz is a locality in Marsaxlokk, Malta Island. Ta‘ Slaz is situated nearby to the locality San Niklaw, as well as near Ta’ Berikka.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tas-Silġ and Ħal Ġinwi temple.

Tas-Silġ

Archaeological site

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Tas-Silġ is a rounded hilltop on the southeast coast of the island of Malta overlooking Marsaxlokk Bay and close to the town of Żejtun. Tas-Silġ is a major multi-period sanctuary site with archaeological remains covering 4000 years, from the Neolithic to the ninth century.

Ħal Ġinwi temple

Archaeological site

The Ħal Ġinwi temple was a prehistoric megalithic temple site located southeast of Żejtun, Malta dating back to the Ġgantija phase. The site is located in an area bearing the same name, or alternatively Ħal Ġilwi, which is known for its archaeological remains, and lies around one kilometre from the Tas-Silġ multi-period sanctuary and archaeological site.

Mamo Tower

Historic building

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Mamo Tower, also known as San Tommaso Tower, is a fortified residence in Marsaskala, Malta. It was built by the Mamo family in 1657 on rising ground above St Thomas Bay on the east shore of Malta.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Southern Harbor of Malta and Marsaskala.

Southern Harbor of Malta

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The Southern Harbour of Malta extends around the natural harbour between Valletta and the Three Cities, with numerous settlements, most of them dating back centuries, on rocks and cliffs immediately around the harbour bay, as well as further inland.

Marsaskala

Town

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Marsaskala, also known as Wied il-Għajn or Marsascala and abbreviated as M'Skala or M'Scala is a seaside town in the Southern Region of Malta. Originally a fishing village, it has grown into a tourist destination and a permanent hometown for an ever-growing population.