Cemetery of Our Lady of Victories
Cemetery of Our Lady of Victories is a cemetery in Mellieħa, Malta Island. Cemetery of Our Lady of Victories is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint Sea View Bar, as well as near the church Knisja Arċipretali ta’ Marija Bambina.- Type: Cemetery
- Denomination: Roman Catholic
- Also known as: “Ċimiterju Sultana tal-Vittorji”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa and Popeye Village.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa
Church
Photo: Marika Caruana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa is a Roman Catholic church in the village of Mellieħa in Malta. The sanctuary originated as a natural cave which was consecrated as a church at an unknown date, and local traditions link its establishment to antiquity or the medieval period. Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa is situated 150 metres southeast of Cemetery of Our Lady of Victories.
Popeye Village
Theme park
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Popeye Village, also known as Sweethaven Village, is a purpose-built film set village that has been converted into a small attraction fun park, consisting of a collection of rustic and ramshackle wooden buildings. Popeye Village is situated 2 km west of Cemetery of Our Lady of Victories.
Fort Mellieħa
Fort
Fort Mellieħa or Mellieħa Fort, also known as Il-Fortizza tas-Salib, is a World War II-era fort in Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the British on top of Mellieħa Hill, to serve as a civil defence depot and an observation post. Fort Mellieħa is situated 1 km southeast of Cemetery of Our Lady of Victories.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Manikata and Xemxija.
Manikata
Village
Photo: Sudika, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Manikata is a small settlement in the limits of Mellieħa in the northwestern part of Malta. It oversees the farming areas in the valley between il-Ballut and il-Manikata. The village's population of 539 is spread among 40 families.
Xemxija
Village
Photo: Felix Koenig, CC BY 3.0.
Xemxija is a suburb in the western part of St. Paul's Bay in the Northern Region of Malta. It is surrounded by countryside and contains two bays, the titular Xemxija Bay and Mistra Bay, located just north of the parish church. Xemxija is situated 2½ km southeast of Cemetery of Our Lady of Victories.
San Pawl il-Bahar
Town
Photo: Yarah, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Saint Paul's Bay is a town located on the northeast coast of Malta in the Northern Region. It is a major residential and commercial area and a centre for shopping, bars, dining, and café life. San Pawl il-Bahar is situated 3½ km southeast of Cemetery of Our Lady of Victories.
Cemetery of Our Lady of Victories
- Category: burial
- Location: Mellieħa, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.96158° or 35° 57′ 42″ northLongitude
14.36057° or 14° 21′ 38″ eastOpen location code
8F7PX966+J6OpenStreetMap ID
way 130170228OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=cemeteryOpenStreetMap attribute
denomination=roman_catholic
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Sea View Bar and Knisja Arċipretali ta’ Marija Bambina.
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