Hidden gems in Mosta

Hidden Gems of Mosta

Explore the archaeological and military history on the outskirts of Mosta. This collection features the Wied Filep Dolmens, two Bronze Age megalithic structures situated within a walled enclosure. The military heritage is represented by the 19th-century Tarġa Battery, part of the Victoria Lines fortifications. The list also includes enigmatic ancient cart ruts carved into the limestone and two historic windmills, the Mosta New Mill and The Old Windmill, which illustrate the area's traditional rural industry and architectural evolution.

Hidden Gems of Mosta — Map

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Wied Filep Dolmen

Two Bronze Age megalithic structures located within a walled enclosure in the Wied Filep valley, situated on the road between Mosta and Għargħur.

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Targa Battery

Tarġa Battery is an artillery battery on the boundary between St. Paul's Bay and Mosta, Malta.

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Cart Ruts

Ancient parallel tracks carved into the limestone bedrock, characteristic of Malta's prehistoric landscape and transport systems.

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windmill

A 19th-century tower windmill, also known as Ta' Għaqba, featuring a traditional stone structure once used for grinding grain.

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windmill

An 18th-century windmill, known as It-Tħuna l-Qadima, representing the traditional architectural style of Maltese grain mills.

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