Madliena, Buġibba

Name: Madliena
Address: Buġibba, Malta

#19 among attractions in Buġibba

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Madliena is an area in Swieqi, Malta, formerly part of the adjacent town of Għargħur. It takes its name from a chapel dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene, which was built in the area in 1490. Madliena was known as Ħal Samudi in Medieval times, and is listed as such together with Għargħur in documents of the time. The chapel was used as a watch post by Maltese insurgents during the French blockade of 1798–1800. It was demolished by the British military in 1880 to make way for Fort Madalena, one of the forts of the Victoria Lines. A new chapel was built nearby to replace the one demolished. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°55'60"N, 14°28'0"E

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Madliena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. George's Bay, Victoria Lines, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Redoubt, Fort Pembroke.

1.3 miSE
35°55'33"N • 14°29'16"E
St. George's Bay, St. Julian's
33 min walk • Beach, Neighbourhood, Body of water
0.7 miW
Memorial
Victoria Lines, Għargħur
19 min walk • The Victoria Lines, originally known as the North West Front, are a line of fortifications that spans 12 kilometres along the width of Malta, dividing the north of the island from the more heavily populated south.
0.8 miNW
Forts and castles
Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Redoubt, Buġibba
20 min walk • Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Redoubt is a redoubt in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, limits of Naxxar, Malta. It was built in 1715–1716 by the Order of Saint John as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands. Today, the redoubt still exists and is in relatively good condition.
0.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Fort Pembroke, St. Julian's
24 min walk • Fort Pembroke is a polygonal fort in Pembroke, Malta. It was built between 1875 and 1878 by the British to defend part of the Victoria Lines. The fort now houses the Verdala International School.
0.4 miNE
Tower
Madliena Tower, Malta Island
11 min walk • Madliena Tower, originally known as Torre della Paulina, is a small watchtower in Madliena, limits of Pembroke, Malta. It was completed in 1658 as the fourth of the De Redin towers.
1.2 miNW
Tower
Saint Mark's Tower, Buġibba
31 min walk • Saint Mark's Tower, originally known as Torre del Cortin and also known as Qalet Marku Tower, is a small watchtower in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, limits of Naxxar, Malta. It was completed in 1658 as the third of the De Redin towers. Today, the tower is in good condition.
1.6 miNW
Forts and castles
Għallis Battery, Buġibba
41 min walk • Għallis Battery, also known as Pondéves Battery, was an artillery battery in Magħtab, limits of Naxxar, Malta. It was built in 1715–1716 by the Order of Saint John as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands. The battery has been largely destroyed, but some remains can still be seen.
0.9 miSE
Town, Area
Pembroke, Swieqi
23 min walk • Pembroke is a town in the Northern Region of Malta, and it is considered to be the country's newest locality. To the east is Paceville, the nightlife district of Malta. The coastal town and tourist hub of St. Julian's lies to the southeast, and the residential area of Swieqi lies to the south.
~1670 ftSW
Forts and castles
Fort Madalena, Għargħur
9 min walk • Fort Madalena, also known as Fort Madliena, is a polygonal fort in Madliena, limits of Swieqi, Malta. It was built between 1878 and 1880 by the British as part of the Victoria Lines. The fort now falls under the responsibility of the Armed Forces of Malta and is used by the St John Rescue Corps.
1 miSW
Church
Church of St Bartholomew, Għargħur
26 min walk • The Church of St Bartholomew is a Roman Catholic Parish church in the village of Għargħur, Malta.
~1770 ftSE
Cemetery
Pembroke Military Cemetery, Swieqi
9 min walk • Pembroke Military Cemetery Malta is a burial ground for military personnel and their dependants. It is located close by the former St Patrick's Barracks in the Pembroke Council area, on a minor road.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Madliena?

Nearby attractions include Fort Madalena, Għargħur (9 min walk), Pembroke Military Cemetery, Swieqi (9 min walk), Madliena Tower, Malta Island (11 min walk), Australia Hall, Swieqi (18 min walk).

How to get to Madliena by public transport?

The nearest stations to Madliena:

Bus

Evangelista • Lines: 103, 13, 212, 222, 225 (8 min walk)
Klara • Lines: 14 (8 min walk)