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Birżebbuġa - Malta

Geography of Malta

The geography of Malta is dominated by water. Malta is an archipelago of coralline limestone, located in the Mediterranean Sea, approximately 93 kilometres south of Sicily, Italy, and nearly 300 km north (Libya) and northeast (Tunisia) of Africa. Although Malta is situated in Europe, it is located farther south than African Tunis, capital of Tunisia, Algiers, capital of Algeria, Tangier in Morocco and also Aleppo in Syria, and Mosul in Iraq in the Middle East.

Located at 35.8333, 14.5833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Geography of 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 1 miles away.
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Caves of Malta, Prehistoric sites in Malta, Museums in Malta, Archaeological museums

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 3 miles away.
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Airlines of Malta, Airlines established in 1978

Fort Leonardo

Fort Leonardo also known as Fort St Leonardo, Fort San Leonardo and Fort San Anard is a fortification on the island of Malta. It stands between the villages of San Leonardo and Zonqor above the shore east of Grand Harbour. It was built between 1872 and 1878 by the British. Fort St Leonardo still exists, and is in reasonable repair, though a house has been built inside the ditch and the ditch in-filled to create an access. The seaward ditches are all in good repair.

Located at 35.8778, 14.5597 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Polygonal forts in Malta, 1870s architecture

St Thomas Tower

St Thomas Tower is a fortification on the island of Malta. It stands above the shore on the seaward face of the headland of Il-Hamriga. The tower was built by the Knights of Malta in 1614 during the reign of Grand Master Fra Alof de Wignacourt, and is one of the set of Wignacourt towers. It is a substantial fortification intended to prevent the landing of troops in the sheltered anchorages of Marsascala Creek and St Thomas Bay.

Located at 35.8611, 14.5728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Wignacourt towers, Buildings and structures completed in 1614

Mamo Tower

Mamo Tower is a fortification on the island of Malta. It stands on rising ground above St Thomas Bay on the east shore of Malta. The Mamo family built the tower in 1657, as a fortified residence. In 1940 the British Military requisitioned the tower and used it as a Regional Headquarters. In support of this role, they constructed a pillbox on the roof. After World War II it was again a private house until 1987, when the poor condition of the building rendered it unsuitable for habitation.

Located at 35.8544, 14.5569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Towers in Malta, Buildings and structures completed in 1657

Fort Delimara

Fort Delimara is a fortification in Marsaxlokk, Malta.

Located at 35.8239, 14.5575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Polygonal forts in Malta, 1880s architecture

St Lucian Tower

St Lucian Tower is a fortification on the island of Malta that stands above the shore of Marsaxlokk Bay on the headland between Marsaxlokk and Birzebbuga. It was built by the Knights of Malta between 1610 and 1611 and is one of a series of Wignacourt towers. The British substantially extended it and the original tower now forms the core of a Victorian era fortress. The tower is surrounded by a rock cut ditch, with caponiers, a sunken gate, and a curved entrance ramp.

Located at 35.8303, 14.5436 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Polygonal forts in Malta, Wignacourt towers, 1610s architecture

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 4 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 5 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 4 miles away.
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Populated places in Malta

Fort Tas-Silġ

Fort Tas-Silġ is a fortification on the island of Malta. It stands on high ground at the shoreward end of Delimara Point, above Il-Ħofra-z-Zgħira. It is a Polygonal fort and was built by the British. Its primary function was as a fire control point controlling the massed guns of Fort Delimara on the headland below. The fort is a classic example of the type. The gatehouse, and the shoreward ditch are in fair repair, but there has been considerable collapse of the inner face of the north ditch.

Located at 35.84, 14.5569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Polygonal forts in Malta

St Paul's Battery

St Paul's Battery is a fortification on the island of Malta. It stands on high ground at the shoreward end of Delimara Point, above Il-Ħofra-z-Zgħira. It is a polygonal fort and was built by the British. It commands a field of fire northwards over St Thomas' Bay and Marsaskala. The fort is currently in very poor condition. Approximately 300 m south is Fort Tas-Silg, a much larger polygonal style fortification.

Located at 35.8433, 14.56 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Polygonal forts in Malta

Fort Benghisa

Fort Benghisa is a fortification on the island of Malta. It stands on high ground on the seaward face of Benghisa point, the southern arm of Marsaxlokk Bay. It is a Polygonal fort and was built by the British. The fort was the last polygonal fort built in Malta, built in 1909. The gatehouse, and the shoreward ditch are in fair repair.

Located at 35.8083, 14.5322 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Polygonal forts in Malta, Buildings and structures completed in 1909

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 4 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 3 miles away.
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Windmills in Malta, Tower mills, Multi-sailed windmills

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 4 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 4 miles away.
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28th-century BC architecture, World Heritage Sites in Malta, Megalithic Temples of Malta, Neolithic sites

Ħal Far

Ħal Far, is one of the main industrial estates in Malta. It is at the southern extreme of Malta, between the localities of Birżebbuġa, Safi and Żurrieq. In the past, Ħal Far housed the RAF Hal Far airfield, which was known as HMS Falcon when in the service of the Royal Navy. The runway can still be seen and driven on, leading the Maltese to use for drag car racing. Parts of the airfield including the hangar have been converted into a refugee camp for illegal immigrants.

Located at 35.815, 14.51 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Industrial parks in Malta

Della Grazie Battery

Della Grazie Battery is a fortification by the British on the island of Malta. It stands above the shore to the east of Grand Harbour, close to the present day town of Xghajra. Construction started in 1888 and was completed in March 1893. The battery was constructed to take advantage of the improved breech loading guns then coming into service. It was equipped with two 6 inc and two 10 inch breech loading guns in disappearing mounts.

Located at 35.8858, 14.5494 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Polygonal forts in Malta

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

RAF Hal Far

The RAF Hal Far airfield was the first permanent airfield to be built on Malta. It was opened on 1 April 1929 as HMS Falcon, a Royal Navy base, and was used by Royal Navy air crews. It was transferred to the Maltese Government and redeveloped as from January 1979. It is now closed and one of its runways is used by drag racing enthusiasts. The second runway is now a road leading to an industrial estate which was developed recently.

Located at 35.8164, 14.5081 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Royal Air Force stations in Europe, Royal Air Force stations of World War II in Europe, Airports in Malta, Military of Malta

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

Marsaxlokk Ground

Marsaxlokk Ground is a football pitch in Marsaxlokk, a traditional fishing village located in the south-eastern part of Malta. The ground is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Marsaxlokk Football Club. Marsaxlokk FC uses this ground for training and practice matches.

Located at 35.8417, 14.5447 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Malta

Playmobil Park

Playmobil Park is the world's second largest Playmobil factory, located in Ħal Far in the extreme south of Malta. Although smaller than the Playmobil FunPark headquarters in Zirndorf, some 2 million Playmobils a week are made at the factory which also offers a 45-minute tour of the factory and facilities for children.

Located at 35.8139, 14.5064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Museums in Malta, Toy museums, Buildings and structures in Malta