Qlejgħa tal-Baħrija

Qlejgħa tal-Baħrija is an archaeological site in Rabat, Malta Island. Qlejgħa tal-Baħrija is situated nearby to Blata tal-Melħ, as well as near the archaeological site Cart Ruts.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples and Fort Binġemma.

Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples

Archaeological site

Photo: Ed88, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Ta' Ħaġrat temples in Mġarr, Malta are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with several other Megalithic temples. They are amongst the world's oldest religious sites. Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples is situated 4 km northeast of Qlejgħa tal-Baħrija.

Fort Binġemma

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Fort Binġemma is a polygonal fort in the limits of Rabat, Malta. It was built between 1875 and 1878 by the British as part of the Victoria Lines. The fort was illegally occupied by the Buttigieg family from 2009 till 2025, who occasionally used it as a restaurant. Fort Binġemma is situated 2½ km east of Qlejgħa tal-Baħrija.

Zamitello Palace

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The Zamittello Palace, also known as Castello Zamittello or Zamittello Tower, is a 19th-century Victorian countryside folly on the outskirts of Mġarr in Malta. Zamitello Palace is situated 3½ km northeast of Qlejgħa tal-Baħrija.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Baħrija and Imgarr.

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.

Imgarr

Village

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Mġarr, formerly known as Mgiarro, is a village in the Northern Region of Malta. Mġarr is a rural village, isolated from nearby towns and cities. Mġarr lies west of Mosta and is surrounded by farmland and vineyards. Imgarr is situated 3½ km northeast of Qlejgħa tal-Baħrija.

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. Ras id-Dawwara is situated 4 km southeast of Qlejgħa tal-Baħrija.

Qlejgħa tal-Baħrija

Type: Archaeological site
Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
Location: Rabat, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude

35.89867° or 35° 53′ 55″ north

Longitude

14.33466° or 14° 20′ 5″ east

Open location code

8F7PV8XM+FV

OpenStreetMap ID

way 955386427

OpenStreetMap feature

historic=archaeological_site

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Blata tal-Melħ and Cart Ruts.

Nearby Places

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