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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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.
Baħrija
Residential area
Photo: R Muscat, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Baħrija is a village in Rabat, 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. Baħrija is situated 1¼ km east of Qlejgħa tal-Baħrija.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mġarr and Ras id-Dawwara.
Mġarr
Village
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. Mġarr 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.
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. Manikata is situated 5 km north 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″ northLongitude
14.33466° or 14° 20′ 5″ eastOpen location code
8F7PV8XM+FVOpenStreetMap ID
way 955386427OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Blata tal-Melħ and Cart Ruts.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Saint Nicholas College Baħrija Primary School and Baħrija Pharmacy.
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