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Malta

Malta Listen/ˈmɒltə/, officially the Republic of Malta (Maltese: Repubblika ta' Malta), is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, 80 km south of Sicily, 284 km east of Tunisia and 333 km north of Libya. Gibraltar lies 1,755 km to the west and Alexandria 1,508 km to the east. Malta covers just over 316 km in land area, making it one of the world's smallest states. It is also one of the most densely populated countries worldwide.

Located at 35.8967, 14.4625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Malta, Archipelagoes of the Mediterranean Sea, Collective recipients of the George Cross, Countries of the Mediterranean Sea, English-speaking countries and territories, Countries in Europe, Former British colonies, Island countries, Italian-speaking countries, Liberal democracies, Mediterranean islands, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the Council of Europe, Member states of the European Union, Member states of the Union for the Mediterranean, Member states of the United Nations, NUTS 1 statistical regions of the European Union, Phoenician colonies, Republics, States and territories established in 1964, Commonwealth republics

San Anton Palace

San Anton Palace is a palace located in Attard, Malta. It is the official residence of the President of Malta, and is surrounded by both private and public gardens.

Located at 35.8964, 14.4469 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Palaces in Malta, Official residences in Malta, Presidential palaces, Gardens in Malta

Malta (island)

The island of Malta is the largest of the three major islands that constitute the Maltese archipelago. Malta is in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea directly south of Italy and north of Libya. The area is 246 km² (95 square miles). The capital is Valletta, largest city is Qormi and the largest locality is Birkirkara.

Located at 35.8833, 14.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Islands of Malta

Ta' Qali National Stadium

Ta' Qali National Stadium is the national stadium of Malta, and is the home stadium of the Malta national football team. It stages most Maltese Premier League and cup matches, as well as international matches. The stadium seats 17,797 people, and is the largest stadium in Malta.

Located at 35.8949, 14.4154 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sports venues in Malta, Football venues in Malta, Athletics (track and field) venues in Malta, National stadiums

Rotunda of Mosta

The Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, commonly known as the Rotunda of Mosta or Rotunda of St Marija Assunta (sometimes shortened to as The Mosta Dome) is a Roman Catholic church in Mosta, Malta. It is the third largest unsupported dome in the world. Built in the 19th century on the site of a previous church, it was designed by the Maltese architect Giorgio Grognet de Vassé. Its dome is among the largest in the world, with an internal diameter of 37.2 metres .

Located at 35.9101, 14.4259 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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19th-century church buildings, Churches in Malta, Domes, Maltese architecture, Rotundas

Battle of Malta

The Battle of Malta took place on 8 July 1283 in the entrance to the Grand Harbour, the principal harbor of Malta, when a galley fleet commanded by Roger of Lauria defeated a fleet of Angevin galleys commanded by William Cornut and Bartholomew Bonvin. Cornut was killed. Charles of Salerno, in the absence of his father, had sent the Provençal fleet to relieve the besieged garrison of Malta, which was trapped in the Castello del Mare (the "Castle of the Sea", now known as Fort St.

Located at 35.8833, 14.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Naval battles of the War of the Sicilian Vespers, 1283 in Italy, Conflicts in 1283

San Andrea School

The San Andrea School is a school in Malta. It was founded in 1992 at Sedqa, Independence Avenue, Naxxar by the Parents Foundation of Education (who also founded San Anton School). At the time it was composed of three classes. In 1995, the school was temporarily moved to a block of flats in Din L-Art Ħelwa.

Located at 35.9161, 14.3931 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Schools in Malta, Educational institutions established in 1992

Maltese International Trade Fair Grounds

Maltese International Trade Fair Grounds are located in the heart of Malta in a town called Naxxar. The Trade Fair grounds host countless exhibitions and trade fairs throughout the year that cover a wide variety of subjects from travel to weddings to cars. Maltese International Trade Fair Grounds are known for the international fair which is held every year; an event which most Maltese look forward to and most of the island visits during the two weeks it remains open.

Located at 35.8955, 14.4174 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Fairgrounds

Ħaġar Qim

Ħaġar Qim (English: Standing/Worshipping Stones) is a megalithic temple complex found on the Mediterranean island of Malta, dating from the Ġgantija phase (3600-3200 BC). The Megalithic Temples of Malta are among the most ancient religious sites on Earth, described by the World Heritage Sites committee as "unique architectural masterpieces. " In 1992 UNESCO recognized Ħaġar Qim and four other Maltese megalithic structures as World Heritage Sites.

Located at 35.8278, 14.4422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Megalithic Temples of Malta, World Heritage Sites in Malta, Neolithic sites

Mnajdra

Mnajdra is a megalithic temple complex found on the southern coast of the Mediterranean island of Malta. Mnajdra is approximately 500 metres from the Ħaġar Qim megalithic complex. Mnajdra was built around the fourth millennium BCE; the Megalithic Temples of Malta are among the most ancient religious sites on Earth, described by the World Heritage Sites committee as "unique architectural masterpieces.

Located at 35.8267, 14.4364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Megalithic Temples of Malta, World Heritage Sites in Malta, Neolithic sites

Buskett Gardens

Buskett, in Siġġiewi, Malta is one of the few woodland area in Malta and is overlooked by Verdala Palace. The Buskett Gardens are located in the fertile valley of Wied Il- Luq, Siġġiewi. They are located to the south of Rabat and just east of Dingli. The gardens are at their best in the spring but they offer shade from the harsh mid-summer sun and offer a quiet place for a walk in the winter months.

Located at 35.8614, 14.3989 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gardens in Malta

Misrah Ghar il-Kbir

Misrah Ghar il-Kbir (informally known as Clapham Junction) is a prehistoric site in Malta near the Dingli Cliffs. It is best known for its "cart ruts" - a complex network of tracks gouged in the rock. The age and purpose of the tracks are still a mystery of Maltese history. In general, most archeologists presume that the site developed about 2000 BC after new settlers came over from Sicily to start the Bronze Age in Malta.

Located at 35.8519, 14.3967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in Malta, History of Malta

RNH Mtarfa

The Royal Navy Hospital Mtarfa was a British naval hospital in Mtarfa, Malta. It was the main hospital for British Forces in the eastern Mediterranean until the British left the now-independent Malta in 1979. The hospital was commissioned in 1912 as a replacement for the then ageing Valletta Hospital. It was used during World War I to hold injured Australian and New Zealand troops from the failed 1915 landings at Gallipoli.

Located at 35.8898, 14.3956 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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20th century in Malta, Hospitals in Malta, Hospitals established in 1912

Ta' Qali

Ta' Qali is a village in Malta, a wide open space in the middle of Malta containing the national stadium, Ta' Qali National Park and a national vegetable market which is locally known as the Pitkalija. Shortly before World War II, the area was used to build a military aerodrome and a station for the Royal Air Force (RAF), called RAF "Ta Kali". RAF Ta Kali was operational throughout the war and continued to be used as an RAF airfield until the mid-1950s. Latterly, U.K.

Located at 35.8948, 14.4152 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Airports in Malta, Towns in Malta, Visitor attractions in Malta

Infetti Ground

Infetti Ground is a football pitch in Birkirkara, a town located in the centre of Malta. The ground has a capacity of 2,500. It is currently used mostly for football matches and athletics training. It is the home stadium of Birkirkara F.C. The name Infetti means infected in Italian. In the past centuries these fields - which had in recent years been developed into a sport complex - served as a grave yard for victims that had died with the plague.

Located at 35.8942, 14.4583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Football venues in Malta

Savio College, Dingli

Savio College is a boys' secondary, church school. It is situated in the west of Malta, in the picturesque village of Ħad-Dingli. The Salesians of Don Bosco run this school (Y) :P The school is called Savio College for one of Don Bosco's students, St. Domenic Savio.

Located at 35.8667, 14.3833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Roman Catholic schools in Malta

Skorba Temples

The Skorba temples are megalithic remains on the northern edge of Żebbiegħ, in Malta, which have provided detailed and informative insight into the earliest periods of Malta's neolithic culture. The site was only excavated in the early 1960s, rather late in comparison to other megalithic sites, some of which had been studied since the early 19th century. The site's importance has led to its listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a listing it shares with six other megalithic temples in Malta.

Located at 35.9208, 14.3777 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Neolithic sites, Megalithic Temples of Malta, World Heritage Sites in Malta

Hamrija Tower

Ħamrija Tower is a fortification that the Knights of Malta built on the island of Malta (recently reconstructed). It is a watchtower, one of 13 such towers that Grand Master Martin de Redin ordered built. The tower was constructed in 1659 as the 12th tower in the series of de Redin towers and the last on Malta's South Western Coast. The nearest tower in the chain is the Wardija Tower to the south-east.

Located at 35.8245, 14.4399 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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De Redin towers, Buildings and structures completed in 1559

Burmarrad

Burmarrad is a village in Malta. The main tourist attraction is the San Pawl Milqi zone, where there is a chapel dedicated to St. Paul, built on the remains of a Roman villa thought to be that of St. Publius.

Located at 35.9349, 14.4143 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Populated places in Malta

St. Paul's Bay Tower

Not to be confused with the St Pauls Tower, a 101m-tall skyscraper in Sheffield, UK. 50x40pxThis article does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:35|56|58|N|14|24|10|E|type:landmark_region:MT |primary |name= }} St. Paul's Bay Tower is a fortification on the island of Malta, constructed in 1610 overlooking St Paul's Bay.

Located at 35.9494, 14.4028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Wignacourt towers, Buildings and structures completed in 1610

St. Paul's Cathedral, Mdina

St. Paul's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Mdina, in Malta. It is built on the site where governor Publius was reported to have met Saint Paul following his shipwreck off the Maltese coast.

Located at 35.8864, 14.4039 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Cathedrals in Malta, Mdina, 1690s architecture, Baroque architecture in Malta

Ta'Hagrat Temples

The Ta' Ħaġrat temples in Mġarr, Malta is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with several other Megalithic temples. They are amongst the most ancient religious sites on Earth. The larger Ta' Ħaġrat temple dates from the Ġgantija phase (3600–3200 BCE); the smaller is dated to the Saflieni phase (3300–3000 BCE).

Located at 35.9204, 14.3692 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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World Heritage Sites in Malta, Megalithic Temples of Malta, Neolithic sites

Nadur Tower

Nadur Tower is a fortification that stands at Binġemma Gap in the Victoria Lines, Malta. There is also a Nadur Tower on the Island of Gozo. The Malta Nadur Tower is one of the Lascaris towers and not a de Redin tower.

Located at 35.9, 14.3667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Towers in Malta, Lascaris towers

St. Paul's Missionary College

St. Paul's Missionary College (abbreviated SPMC) is a secondary school in Malta founded by Joseph De Piro. There is also a St. Paul's Missionary College in Melbourne Australia. It is the Formation House of the Missionary Society of St Paul in Australia, this venue is also being used as a Retreat and Spirituality Centre.

Located at 35.881, 14.396 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Schools in Malta

Verdala Palace

The Verdala Palace is the official summer residence of the President of Malta. It was built by Grandmaster Hughues Loubenx de Verdalle in 1586 on the site of a hunting lodge previously owned by Grandmaster Jean de la Valette-Parisot. The palace is known for its surrounding boschetto, which is a large semi-landscaped area that was used by the Knights of Malta for game hunting. The palace was embellished over the years by Grandmaster Jean de Lascaris-Castellar and Grandmaster Manoel de Vilhena.

Located at 35.8667, 14.4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Palaces in Malta