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District of Luqa
Luqa - Malta

Għar Dalam

Għar Dalam (pronounced ar dàlam in Maltese and meaning "Cave of Darkness") is a prehistorical cul de sac located on the outskirts of Birżebbuġa, Malta containing the bone remains of animals that were stranded and subsequently became extinct on Malta at the end of the Ice age. It has lent its name to the Għar Dalam phase in Maltese prehistory.

Located at 35.8359, 14.5276 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Caves of Malta, Prehistoric sites in Malta, Museums in Malta, Archaeological museums

Triton Fountain (Malta)

The Triton Fountain is the central feature in City Gate Square, Valletta, capital of the Mediterranean island of Malta. This square also serves as the island's central bus terminus. The fountain was sculpted by local sculptor Vincent Apap in 1959. To the southside of the fountain is the Malta Memorial, a commemorative monument for the 2,298 Commonwealth aircrew who lost their lives in the various Second World War air battles and engagements around the Mediterranean, and who were left unburied.

Located at 35.8957, 14.5083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Valletta, Fountains in Malta

Medavia

Medavia (Mediterranean Aviation Co. Ltd) is an airline based in Luqa, Malta. It operates ad hoc charters and long term leases mainly in North Africa supporting the oil industry and the provision of VIP charters. Its main bases are Malta International Airport and Tripoli International Airport, Libya. Medavia has around 170 employees (as of 2007).

Located at 35.8392, 14.4924 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Airlines of Malta, Airlines established in 1978

Spencer Monument

The Spencer Monument is a restored obelisk monument on the way to Valletta, in Blata l-Bajda, Malta, erected for the Honorable Sir Robert Spencer, captain of HMS Madagascar who died aboard his ship in Malta in 1830. The monument was struck by lightning and suffered considerable damage, however it was recently restored back to its original glory.

Located at 35.8875, 14.4977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Monuments and memorials in Malta

Hypogeum of Ħal-Saflieni

The Hypogeum of Paola, Malta, literally meaning "underground" in Greek, is a subterranean structure dating to the Saflieni phase (3000-2500 BC) in Maltese prehistory. Thought to be originally a sanctuary, it became a necropolis in prehistoric times, as proven by the remains of more than 7,000 individuals that have been discovered during the course of the excavation. It is the only prehistoric underground temple in the world.

Located at 35.87, 14.5064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Prehistoric sites in Malta, World Heritage Sites in Malta

Fort Saint Michael

Fort St Michael was a fortification on the island of Malta. A fort of that name was built by the Knights of Malta between 1551 and 1565 on the peninsula then known as Isla St Michael formed by Dockyard Creek and French Creek in Grand Harbour. This area is still known as L-Isla, but is now occupied by the fortified city of Senglea.

Located at 35.8844, 14.5189 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Polygonal forts in Malta, Demolished buildings and structures, Buildings and structures completed in 1565

Three Cities

The Three Cities is a collective description of the three fortified cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa, and Senglea on the Island of Malta, which are enclosed by the massive line of fortification created by the Knights of St John, the Cottonera Lines. "Cottonera" is usually taken to include these Three Cities and Kalkara.

Located at 35.8769, 14.5219 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in Malta

Central Bank of Malta

The Central Bank of Malta (Maltese: Bank Ċentrali ta’ Malta) was established on 17 April 1968. In May 2004, when Malta joined the European Union, it became an integral part of the European System of Central Banks. It was responsible for, amongst other things, issuing Maltese lira banknotes and coins, before Malta adopted the euro in 2008 and the Bank became part of the Eurosystem. The Central Bank of Malta Act was originally published by means of Act XXXI of 1967.

Located at 35.8956, 14.5097 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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European System of Central Banks, Banks of Malta, Central banks, 1968 establishments in Malta, Banks established in 1968

RAF Luqa

Royal Air Force Luqa was a flying station and location of RAF Mediterranean Command headquarters of the Royal Air Force on the island of Malta during World War II. Particularly during the Siege of Malta from 1941 to 1943, RAF Luqa was a very important base for British Commonwealth forces fighting against Italy and Germany for naval control of the Mediterranean and for ground control of North Africa.

Located at 35.8575, 14.4775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Airports in Malta, Military of Malta, Royal Air Force stations in Europe, Royal Air Force stations of World War II in Europe, Malta in World War II, World War II sites in Malta

Gwardamanġa

Gwardamanġa (sometimes written Guardamangia or Gwarda Mangia), is a hamlet in Tal-Pietà, Malta. In Gwardamanġa is located the St. Luke's Hospital, Malta's former general public hospital.

Located at 35.8931, 14.4936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in Malta

Hibernians Ground

Hibernians Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Paola, Malta. The Hibernians football ground was inaugurated on 9 November 1986. Hibernians became the first Maltese club to have their own football pitch. Nonetheless, Hibernians play most of their league matches in the National Stadium in Ta' Qali, since nearly all the Maltese Premier League matches are played there. The ground is used by Hibernians for their everyday training sessions.

Located at 35.8803, 14.5128 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Malta

Xarolla Windmill

The Xarolla Windmill at Żurrieq, Malta is one of the windmills constructed by the Knights of Malta in the villages and towns of Malta. In 1674 Grand Master Nicolas Cotoner built five windmills around Malta. One of these was the windmill built in Nigret, Zurrieq, known as Tal-Qaret. In 1724, Grand Master Antonio Manoel de Vilhena built another windmill next to it, known as Ta' Marmara, which was the surname of the first person to work in the same windmill, Luret Marmara.

Located at 35.8318, 14.4807 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Windmills in Malta, Tower mills, Multi-sailed windmills

Royal Malta Yacht Club

The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) is a yacht club in the island of Malta.

Located at 35.8833, 14.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Yacht clubs in Malta, 1873 establishments in Malta, Organisations with royal patronage

Independence Ground

Independence Ground is a multi-use stadium in Floriana, Malta. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Floriana FC. The stadium holds 3,000 people.

Located at 35.8944, 14.5053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Football venues in Malta

Valletta Waterfront

The Valletta Waterfront, in Floriana, Malta, is baroque wharf built by Manuel Pinto de Fonseca in the 18th century. It has been thoroughly renovated by a private consortium who run the Waterfront and offer management overseeing for Malta's cruise liner business.

Located at 35.89, 14.5081 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Malta, Wharves, Waterfronts, Floriana

Cottonera Lines

The Cottonera Lines are a massive line of fortifications surrounding the Three Cities of Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua, in Malta. They are entirely built on four of the Bormla (Cospicua) hills. Grand Master Cottoner is still inked to Bormla with his surname's coat-of-arms now depicted in the emblem of the Bormla Local Council. They were designed by Italian engineer Antonio Maurizio Valperga in the 17th Century, and named after Grand Master Nicolau Cotoner.

Located at 35.8769, 14.5219 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Fortification in Malta

Floriana Lines

The Floriana Lines are a line of fortification outside the capital city of Malta, Valletta. They were built in the 17th Century during the reign of Grand Master Antoine de Paule, who asked to bring over Italian military engineer Pietro Paolo Floriani for advice on the improvement of the defences of Malta. He designed a new line of fortification outside Valletta, today the town of Floriana.

Located at 35.8906, 14.5022 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Fortification in Malta

Tarxien Temples

The Tarxien Temples are an archaeological complex in Tarxien, Malta. They date to approximately 3150 BC. The site was accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980 along with the other Megalithic temples on the island of Malta.

Located at 35.8692, 14.5119 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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28th-century BC architecture, World Heritage Sites in Malta, Megalithic Temples of Malta, Neolithic sites

St. Luke's Hospital, Malta

St. Luke's Hospital, was a general hospital located on Gwardamanġia hill, in Pietà, Malta.

Located at 35.8934, 14.4942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hospitals in Malta

St Philip's Hospital

St Philip's Hospital is a 100-bedded capacity hospital located in Santa Venera.

Located at 35.8931, 14.4822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hospitals in Malta, Hospitals with year of establishment missing

Bubaqra

Bubaqra is a small, rural area in Zurrieq, in the south-east of Malta. It is situated between the zones of Nigret and Hal-Far. Has a population of 2,000 people. Even though it is one of the oldest areas in this village, many new buildings are being constructed and this area is searched most by newly-weds who come to live in this quiet, airy area. At the centre of this zone, a small church is situated, dedicated to our Holy Mary.

Located at 35.8167, 14.4833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Populated places in Malta

Malta Memorial

The Malta Memorial is a commemorative war memorial monument to the 2,298 Commonwealth aircrew who lost their lives in the various Second World War air battles and engagements around the Mediterranean, and who have no known grave. After the war ended, and with its pivotal contribution to the air war in the Mediterranean, Malta was the chosen location of the memorial.

Located at 35.8946, 14.5079 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Military monuments and memorials, Floriana, Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorials, Buildings and structures in Valletta

Wardija Tower

The Wardija Tower is one of thirteen towers that Grand Master Martin de Redin of the Knights of Malta had built along the coasts of Malta. The tower is between Zurrieq and Hal Far; the nearest tower to it is the Hamrija Tower to the south-east. The Wardija Tower was constructed and finished by June 1659 and was the last tower built. It is smaller than the other de Redin towers although it was armed with 2 cannon and 2 mortars. The tower's actual name was Torre della Guardia di Giorno.

Located at 35.8194, 14.4732 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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De Redin towers, Towers in Malta, Buildings and structures completed in 1659

Our Lady of Victories Parish Church

Our Lady of Victories Parish Church is the parish church of Senglea, Malta. It is dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, and was most probably built by architect Vittorio Cassar in 1580 as a monument to the Christian Victory after the Great Siege of 1565. Senglea became a parish in 1581, and was consecrated on 20 October 1743. On 21 May 1786, Pope Pius VI declared the church to be a "collegiata insignis", while in 1921, Pope Benedict XV honoured the church with the title of Basilica.

Located at 35.8857, 14.5181 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Churches in Malta, Religious buildings completed in 1580

Porte des Bombes

The Porte des Bombes (Bieb il-Bombi) is an ornamental gate in the Floriana Lines, which formed the outer defensive walls of Valletta, Malta. It is situated between Pietà Creek and Marsa to the west and southeast, and the suburb of Floriana to the east. It was constructed in Baroque style between 1697 and 1720, during the reign of Fra Ramon Perellos y Roccaful, 64th Grandmaster of the Knights of Malta. Perellos' coat of arms appears above the gate.

Located at 35.8906, 14.5022 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Valletta, Floriana