Il-Wesgħa tal-Kortoll

Il-Wesgħa tal-Kortoll is a square in Xaghra, Gozo. Il-Wesgħa tal-Kortoll is situated nearby to the archaeological site Xerri’s Grotto, as well as near Sansuna’s Rock.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ġgantija and Santa Verna Temple.

Ġgantija

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Ġgantija is a megalithic temple complex from the Neolithic era, on the Mediterranean island of Gozo in Malta. The Ġgantija temples are the earliest of the Megalithic Temples of Malta and are older than the pyramids of Egypt. Ġgantija is situated 1¼ km east of Il-Wesgħa tal-Kortoll.

Santa Verna Temple

Archaeological site

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Santa Verna is a megalithic site in Xagħra on the island of Gozo, Malta. The site was originally occupied by a village and a megalithic temple. Although the temple is in poor condition now, in ancient times it was probably one of the major temples in the Maltese islands. Santa Verna Temple is situated 570 metres south of Il-Wesgħa tal-Kortoll.

Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady

Church

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The Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady is a Roman Catholic parish church in Xagħra, Gozo, Malta, dedicated to the Nativity of Mary. The present building was constructed between 1815 and 1855, on the site of a smaller church which had been built in the 17th century. Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady is situated 750 metres east of Il-Wesgħa tal-Kortoll.