Historical sites in Naxxar

Historical Sites of Naxxar

Naxxar’s historical landscape spans from prehistoric megaliths to 20th-century opulence. The Palazzo Parisio showcases grand Baroque architecture and manicured gardens, while the 12-kilometre Victoria Lines offer insight into 19th-century British military fortifications. The area is also rich in ancient history, evidenced by the Tal-Qadi Temple ruins and several Bronze Age dolmens, including the Wied Filep and Ta’ Hammud sites, which provide a glimpse into Malta's earliest inhabitants.

Historical Sites of Naxxar — Map

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Palazzo Parisio & Gardens

Palazzo Parisio, formerly known as Scicluna Palace, Palazzo Scicluna, and officially Palazzo Parisio and Gardens, is a 20th-century palace…

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B

The Victoria Lines

The Victoria Lines, originally known as the North West Front, are a line of fortifications that spans 12 kilometres along the width of…

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C

Wied Filep Dolmen

Two Bronze Age dolmens situated within a walled enclosure in the Wied Filep valley, located along the road connecting Mosta and Għargħur.

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D

Tal-Qadi Temple

Tal-Qadi Temple is a megalithic temple in Salina, limits of Naxxar, Malta.

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D'Orbeau Battery

Remains of an 18th-century artillery battery constructed by the Order of St. John as part of Malta's coastal defense system.

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Ta’ Hammud Dolmen

A group of four prehistoric dolmens located approximately 200 metres inland from the coast road near Qalet Marku.

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