Naxxar

Town ·🇲🇹 Malta

Population 18,126

Area 12 km²

Time zone Europe/Rome

Official website naxxar.gov.mt

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St. Paul's Bay Essentials

This selection highlights the historical and recreational sites around Naxxar and the northern coastline. It features the 20th-century Palazzo Parisio and its baroque gardens, alongside the Victoria Lines, a 12-kilometre British fortification system. Ancient history is represented by the megalithic Tal-Qadi Temple. Family-oriented attractions include the Mediterraneo Marine Park, Splash and Fun water park, and Bird Park Malta. The Top of the World viewpoint offers expansive views over the Għargħur valley and the Mediterranean.

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Editor's Choice: Naxxar

Naxxar features a diverse range of historical sites, from the 20th-century opulence of Palazzo Parisio with its baroque architecture and manicured gardens to the 19th-century Victoria Lines fortifications spanning the Great Fault. The area is also notable for its megalithic remains, including the Tal-Qadi Temple and multiple Bronze Age dolmens at Wied Filep and Ta’ Hammud, which offer insight into Malta's prehistoric heritage.

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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.

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Religious Heritage of Naxxar

Naxxar’s religious landscape is centered around the 17th-century Parish Church of Our Lady of Victory and a network of historic wayside chapels. The collection features the unique cave sanctuary of St. Paul the Hermit hidden in Wied il-Għasel and the San Pawl tat-Targa chapel, positioned near ancient cart ruts and the Victoria Lines. These sites demonstrate traditional Maltese Baroque architecture and local stone craftsmanship, marking centuries of communal devotion in one of Malta's oldest parishes.

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