World War II Shelter
World War II Shelter is a historic site in Mosta, Malta Island. World War II Shelter is situated nearby to Iz-Zuntier tal-Knisja tar-Rotunda, as well as near Rotunda Square.- Type: Tourist attraction
- Also known as: “Xelter tal-Gwerra”
- Wheelchair access: no
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Basilica of Saint Mary and National Stadium Ta‘ Qali.
Basilica of Saint Mary
Church
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, commonly known as the Rotunda of Mosta or the Mosta Dome, is a Roman Catholic parish church and basilica in Mosta, Malta, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary.
National Stadium Ta‘ Qali
Stadium
Photo: D T G, Public domain.
The National Stadium, locally also referred to as Ta' Qali, officially known as Grawnd Nazzjonali, is a stadium located in Ta' Qali, Malta. The stadium, which also contains the headquarters of the Malta Football Association, seats 16,997 people and is, by far, the largest stadium in the country. National Stadium Ta‘ Qali is situated 2 km southwest of World War II Shelter.
Cumbo Tower
Historic building
Photo: Continentaleurope, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Cumbo Tower is a historic residential building located in Mosta, Malta. Its site is traditionally associated with the legend of the bride of Mosta, which is possibly based on a 1526 raid. The present building was constructed in around the 19th century. Cumbo Tower is situated 1 km south of World War II Shelter.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Naxxar and Ta’ Qali.
Naxxar
Town
Photo: Zairon, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Naxxar is a town and local council in the Northern Region of Malta. The population in March 2014 was 14,891. The Naxxar Church is dedicated to Our Lady of Victories.
Ta’ Qali
Hamlet
Photo: Sudika, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ta' Qali is a wide open space in the limits of Attard and Mosta in central and northern Malta respectively, which contains the national football stadium, the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre, Ta' Qali National Park, a crafts village, and a national vegetable market which is locally known as the Pitkalija.
Lija
Village
Photo: Tony Hisgett, CC BY 2.0.
Lija is a small village in the Eastern Region of Malta. Together with Attard and Balzan, it forms part of Malta's "Three Villages". Lija has a baroque parish church and seven other small chapels.
World War II Shelter
- Categories: tourism, historic site, and historic building
- Location: Mosta, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.90972° or 35° 54′ 35″ northLongitude
14.42619° or 14° 25′ 34″ eastOpen location code
8F7PWC5G+VFOpenStreetMap ID
node 5974705188OpenStreetMap feature
historic=buildingOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=no
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