Arch

Arch is a monument in Safi, Malta. Arch is situated nearby to the church Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ San Pawl, as well as near the archaeological site Il-Katakombi tax-Xarolla.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Xarolla Windmill and Church of St Catherine, Żurrieq.

Xarolla Windmill

Photo: Tfarr, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Xarolla Windmill at Żurrieq, Malta is one of the windmills constructed by the Order of St. John in the villages and towns of Malta. It was built in the 18th century and is presently one of the most preserved windmills in Malta. Xarolla Windmill is situated 290 metres south of Arch.

Church of St Catherine, Żurrieq

Church

Photo: Kritzolina, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Church of St Catherine is a Roman Catholic parish church that serves the village of Żurrieq. Church of St Catherine, Żurrieq is situated 660 metres southwest of Arch.

Bubaqra Tower

Historic building

Photo: Malcolmalta, Public domain.

Bubaqra Tower, formerly named as Saliba Tower, is a fortified house in Bubaqra, limits of Żurrieq, Malta. It was built as a country retreat in the late 16th century. Bubaqra Tower is situated 1 km southwest of Arch.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Safi and Zurrieq.

Safi

Village

Photo: Sudika, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Safi is a village in the Western Region of Malta, bordering Żurrieq and Kirkop. The population of Safi was 3,324 in July 2024. This included 1,714 males and 1,610 females; 2,985 Maltese nationals and 339 foreign nationals.

Zurrieq

Town

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Żurrieq is a town in the Western Region of Malta. It is one of the oldest towns in the country. Żurrieq is one of the 10 parishes to be documented in 1436 and is dedicated to Saint Catherine.

Kirkop

Village

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Kirkop is a village in the Southern Region of Malta. Located near the Malta International Airport, it has been inhabited since pre-history. The parish church is dedicated to Saint Leonard. The football team of the village is Kirkop United.

Arch

Latitude

35.83444° or 35° 50′ 4″ north

Longitude

14.48064° or 14° 28′ 50″ east

Open location code

8F7PRFMJ+Q7

OpenStreetMap ID

node 4710318137

OpenStreetMap feature

historic=monument

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