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Malta

Republic of Malta

CapitalValletta
RegionSouthern Europe
CurrencyEUR
Official languagesEnglish, Maltese
Access to the seaYes
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Ġgantija megalithic temples amid the rural landscape of Xagħra, Gozo.
Malta · Region or area

Gozo

Gozo completes Malta’s megalithic route with Ġgantija in Xagħra. The site combines an interpretation centre with an outdoor route to the monument. An overnight stay can reduce dependence on maritime schedules and allow a less hurried visit.

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Paola
Malta · City or town

Paola

Paola is a key stop on Malta’s megalithic route, home to the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, a rock-cut underground funerary complex. Its limited access shapes the itinerary, so visitors should plan ahead and reconfirm current conditions before travelling.

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Qrendi
Malta · City or town

Qrendi

Qrendi is a Maltese town used as a base for visiting the Ħaġar Qim–Mnajdra park. The recommended planning groups it by area, keeping its visits separate from Paola, Tarxien and Gozo.

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Tarxien
Malta · City or town

Tarxien

Tarxien is a Maltese town associated with megalithic archaeology. Its main visit is Ħal Tarxien, a group of four structures with spiral and animal reliefs, together with evidence of later reuse during the Bronze Age.

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Valletta
Malta · City or town

Valletta

Valletta is a starting point for exploring Malta’s megalithic archaeology. Its National Museum of Archaeology displays objects from major Neolithic sites and provides context for the temples and archaeological areas elsewhere on the island.

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Xagħra
Malta · City or town

Xagħra

Xagħra, on Gozo, is home to Ġgantija, a Neolithic megalithic complex with an interpretation centre and outdoor route. The visit completes Malta’s archaeological itinerary and requires time to understand the monument and its access limitations.

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