The Devil's Farmhouse, Mellieħa

Name: The Devil's Farmhouse
Address: Mellieħa, Malta

#12 among attractions in Mellieħa

Vernacular architecture

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The Devil's Farmhouse, also known in Maltese as Ir-Razzett tax-Xitan, and officially as Ir-Razzett Tax-Xjaten, is an 18th-century farmhouse in Mellieħa, Malta. The farmhouse features two unconnected buildings. The original scope for the buildings were to function as stables and a horse-riding school. ()

Completed: VIII centuryCoordinates: 35°57'21"N, 14°21'0"E

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Mellieħa Malta

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The Devil's Farmhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Popeye Village, Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Westreme Battery, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa.

0.6 miNW
Theme park and former 'Popeye' film set
Popeye Village, Mellieħa
17 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Mellieħa, Malta, Popeye Village holds a special place in the hearts of visitors and film enthusiasts alike. Originally constructed as the film set for the 1980 musical production "Popeye," starring Robin Williams, this charming...
0.7 miNE
Church, Baroque architecture
Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Mellieħa
18 min walk • The Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is a Roman Catholic parish church in Mellieħa, Malta, dedicated to the Nativity of Mary. It was built between 1881 and 1898, and the dome and bell towers were completed between 1920 and 1940.
0.8 miNE
Museum
Westreme Battery, Mellieħa
22 min walk • Westreme Battery, also known as ir-Rasus Battery or Mellieħa Right Battery, is a former artillery battery in Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1715–1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the coasts of the Maltese Islands.
0.7 miNE
Town, Church
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa, Mellieħa
18 min walk • The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa is a Roman Catholic church in the village of Mellieħa in Malta. The sanctuary originated as a natural cave which was consecrated as a church at an unknown date, and local traditions link its establishment to antiquity or the medieval period.
0.9 miE
Forts and castles
Fort Mellieħa, Mellieħa
22 min walk • Fort Mellieħa or Mellieħa Fort, also known as Il-Fortizza tas-Salib, is a World War II-era fort in Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the British on top of Mellieħa hill, to serve as a civil defence depot and an observation post. The structure is lightly fortified by a perimeter wall.
0.5 miSW
Tower, Vernacular architecture
Għajn Żnuber Tower, Manikata
14 min walk • Għajn Żnuber Tower, also known as Ta' Ciantar Tower, is a rural structure in the limits of Mellieħa, Malta. It was probably built in the 19th century as a farmstead or hunting lodge, and it later served as an anti-smuggling post and a coastal lookout position.
0.9 miSW
National park
Majjistral Park
24 min walk • The Majjistral Nature and History Park is a nature reserve in Mellieha, Malta. The geographic area includes the coastal area in Golden Bay to Il-Prajjet and Ix- Xagħra l-Ħamra.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Devil's Farmhouse?

Nearby attractions include Għajn Żnuber Tower, Manikata (14 min walk), Popeye Village, Mellieħa (17 min walk), Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Mellieħa (18 min walk), Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa, Mellieħa (18 min walk).

How to get to The Devil's Farmhouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Devil's Farmhouse:

Bus

Snajjin • Lines: 101, 221, 222, 250, 41, 42, 49, N11 (18 min walk)
Adenau • Lines: 101, 221, 222, 250, 41, 42, 49, N11, X1, X1A (18 min walk)

The Devil's Farmhouse, Mellieħa

Facts and practical information

The Devil's Farmhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Popeye Village, Mellieħa

Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Mellieħa

Westreme Battery, Mellieħa

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa, Mellieħa

Fort Mellieħa, Mellieħa

Għajn Żnuber Tower, Manikata

Majjistral Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Devil's Farmhouse?

How to get to The Devil's Farmhouse by public transport?