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.

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.

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.

Orpheum

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

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…

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.

Big gun

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