Best things to do in Gżira

Gżira Essentials

Gżira’s landscape is defined by the 18th-century Fort Manoel, a star-shaped fortification on Manoel Island built by the Order of Saint John. The town features architectural landmarks like the Orpheum Theatre and the Doric-style Parish Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Along the waterfront, Duck’s Village provides a unique volunteer-run animal sanctuary, while contemporary culture is represented by the 111 Art Gallery. These sites reflect the area's evolution from a defensive outpost to a vibrant urban center.

Gżira Essentials — Map

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Fort Manoel

An 18th-century star-shaped fortification built by the Order of Saint John on Manoel Island. It features Baroque architecture and served as a strategic defensive position overlooking Marsamxett Harbour.

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Duck's Village

A volunteer-run animal sanctuary located on the causeway to Manoel Island. It provides a community-maintained habitat for ducks, geese, rabbits, and cats within a collection of miniature houses.

Matthew Axiak / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Orpheum

The Old Church of Santa Venera is a Roman Catholic church in Santa Venera, Malta, dedicated to saint of the same name.

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Gzira Parish Church

The Parish Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel or simply known as the Carmelite Church is a Doric Roman Catholic parish church located in…

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111 Art Gallery

A contemporary art space showcasing a rotation of works by local and international artists, with a focus on modern painting and sculpture.

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Big gun

A historical coastal artillery piece situated on the waterfront, representing the military heritage and defensive history of the Manoel Island fortifications.