Tal-Marġa
Tal-Marġa is a locality in Rabat, Malta Island. Tal-Marġa is situated nearby to the locality Kunċizzjoni, as well as near the village Baħrija.Places of Interest
Highlights include Fort Binġemma and Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples.
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.
Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples
Archaeological site
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The Ta' Ħaġrat temples in Mġarr, Malta are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with several other Megalithic temples. They are amongst the world's oldest religious sites. Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples is situated 3 km northeast of Tal-Marġa.
Skorba Temples
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The Skorba temples are megalithic remains on the northern edge of Żebbiegħ, in the Northern Region of Malta, which have provided detailed and informative insight into the earliest periods of Malta's neolithic culture. Skorba Temples is situated 3½ km northeast of Tal-Marġa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Baħrija and Imgarr.
Baħrija
Village
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Baħrija is a village in Rabat, western 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.
Imgarr
Village
Mġarr, formerly known as Mgiarro, is a village in the Northern Region of Malta. Mġarr is a rural village, isolated from nearby towns and cities. Mġarr lies west of Mosta and is surrounded by farmland and vineyards. Imgarr is situated 3 km northeast of Tal-Marġa.
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. Ras id-Dawwara is situated 3½ km south of Tal-Marġa.
Tal-Marġa
- Type: Locality
- Location: Rabat, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.89703° or 35° 53′ 49″ northLongitude
14.35314° or 14° 21′ 11″ eastOpen location code
8F7PV9W3+R7OpenStreetMap ID
node 3517287740OpenStreetMap feature
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