Is-Simblija

Is-Simblija is in Rabat, Malta Island. Is-Simblija is situated near the archaeological site Cart Ruts, as well as near the locality Ras id-Dawwara.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Verdala Palace and St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Verdala Palace

Castle

Photo: Tomsen II, CC BY 3.0.

Verdala Palace is a palace in the Buskett Gardens, limits of Siġġiewi, Malta. It was built in 1586 during the reign of Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle, and now serves as the official summer residence of the President of Malta. Verdala Palace is situated 3 km east of Is-Simblija.

St. Paul’s Cathedral

Church

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul, commonly known as St Paul's Cathedral or the Mdina Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in Mdina, Malta, dedicated to St. St. Paul’s Cathedral is situated 4 km northeast of Is-Simblija.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ras id-Dawwara and Dingli.

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.

Dingli

Village

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Dingli is a village in the Western Region of Malta. It is 13 kilometres from the capital Valletta and two kilometers from the nearest town, Rabat. The village lies on a plateau some 230 metres above sea level, near the highest point of Malta.

Baħrija

Village

Photo: R Muscat, CC BY-SA 2.0.

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. Baħrija is situated 3½ km northwest of Is-Simblija.

Is-Simblija

Type: Tourist attraction
Category: tourism
Location: Rabat, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude

35.86971° or 35° 52′ 11″ north

Longitude

14.3669° or 14° 22′ 1″ east

Open location code

8F7PV998+VQ

OpenStreetMap ID

node 4260151889

OpenStreetMap feature

tourism=attraction

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Highlights: Cart Ruts and Ġnien il-Familja.

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