Mariam Al-Batool Mosque, Fgura

Name: Mariam Al-Batool Mosque
Address: Triq Kordin, Fgura, Malta

#18 among attractions in Fgura

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Mariam Al-Batool Mosque is a mosque located in Paola, Malta. The first stone of the mosque was laid by Muammar Gaddafi in 1978 and its doors were open to the public in 1982, and officiated in 1984. The initial scope of the building was to serve the Muslims in Malta, at the time mainly economic migrants from Libya, and to promote Sunni Islam among the Maltese society. ()

Established: 1982 (42 years ago)Architectural style: Islamic architectureMinaret height: 103 ftCoordinates: 35°52'33"N, 14°30'32"E

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Mariam Al-Batool Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tarxien Temples, Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Basilica of the Nativity of Mary, Chinese Garden of Serenity.

0.6 miS
Megalithic temples dating from 3600 B.C.
Tarxien Temples, Fgura
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Excavated prehistoric burial site
Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
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Church
Basilica of the Nativity of Mary, Fgura
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Park
Chinese Garden of Serenity, Luqa
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0.9 miW
Cemetery, Moorish revival architecture
Turkish Military Cemetery, Ħamrun
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~1800 ftS
Church
Basilica of Christ the King, Fgura
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0.8 miS
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Annunciation Church, Fgura
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0.7 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Addolorata Cemetery, Fgura
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~1640 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Ubaldesca Church, Fgura
8 min walk • The St. Ubaldesca Church is a 17th-century baroque church built during the Order of St. John in Paola, Malta. The building is a historic landmark, being the oldest church established in the locality and is listed on the National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands.
0.8 miNE
Church
Collegiate Church of the Immaculate Conception, Fgura
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0.7 miNE
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St Paul's Church, Fgura
18 min walk • St Paul's Church is a Baroque-Doric 18th century church located in Cospicua, Malta.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mariam Al-Batool Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Corradino Lines, Fgura (4 min walk), Corradino prison, Ħamrun (6 min walk), St. Ubaldesca Church, Fgura (8 min walk), Basilica of Christ the King, Fgura (9 min walk).

How to get to Mariam Al-Batool Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mariam Al-Batool Mosque:

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Kordin • Lines: 2, 213, 3, 4 (2 min walk)
Boni • Lines: 2, 213, 3, 4 (3 min walk)