Ta' Ħaġrat Temples, Manikata

Name: Ta' Ħaġrat Temples
Address: Ta' Hagrat, Manikata, Malta
Telephone: +356 2158 6264

#1 among attractions in Manikata

Unesco, Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Temple

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The Ta' Ħaġrat temples in Mġarr, Malta is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with several other Megalithic temples. They are amongst the world's oldest religious sites. The larger Ta' Ħaġrat temple dates from the Ġgantija phase; the smaller is dated to the Saflieni phase. ()

Alternative names: Unesco: from 1980Coordinates: 35°55'7"N, 14°22'7"E

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Ta' HagratManikata Malta

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+356 2158 6264

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Ta' Ħaġrat Temples – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mgarr Church, Skorba Temples, Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths, Fort Binġemma.

~820 ftNW
Church, Neoclassical architecture
Mgarr Church, Xemxija
4 min walk • The Parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven is a Roman Catholic parish church in Mġarr, Malta, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. It was constructed between 1912 and 1946 on the site of an earlier church which had existed since around 1400.
0.5 miE
Large stone remains of an ancient temple
Skorba Temples, Manikata
14 min walk • The Skorba temples are megalithic remains on the northern edge of Żebbiegħ, in Malta, which have provided detailed and informative insight into the earliest periods of Malta's neolithic culture.
0.8 miNW
Museum
Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths, Manikata
22 min walk • The Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths were discovered in 1929 during government works to cap a fresh water spring in the area. This spring, or a similar one, might explain why the baths, which needed a constant flow of large amounts of water, were built in Għajn Tuffieħa.
1.1 miS
Forts and castles
Fort Binġemma, Manikata
27 min walk • Fort Binġemma is a polygonal fort in the limits of Rabat, Malta. It was built between 1875 and 1878 by the British as part of the Victoria Lines. The fort has been illegally occupied by the Buttigieg family since 2009, who occasionally use it as a restaurant. It is set on a hill of around 590 feet above sea level.
1.2 miW
Tower
Lippija Tower, Manikata
30 min walk • Lippija Tower, also known as Ġnejna Tower, is a small watchtower in Ġnejna Bay, limits of Mġarr, Malta. It was completed in 1637 as the first of the Lascaris towers. Today, the tower is in good condition.
0.5 miW
Palace
Zammitello Palace, Manikata
14 min walk • The Zamittello Palace, also known as Castello Zamittello or Zamittello Tower, is a 19th-century Victorian countryside folly on the outskirts of Mġarr, Malta, on the road leading to Ġnejna.
1.2 miS
Tower
Nadur Tower, Manikata
32 min walk • Nadur Tower is a small watchtower in Binġemma Gap, limits of Rabat, Malta. It was completed in 1637 as the third of the Lascaris towers. Today, the tower is in good condition.
1.5 miNW
35°55'58"N • 14°20'59"E
GoldenBay Horse Riding, Malta Island
38 min walk • Horseback riding tours, Outdoor activities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ta' Ħaġrat Temples open?

Ta' Ħaġrat Temples is open:

Monday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Ta' Ħaġrat Temples?

Nearby attractions include Mgarr Church, Xemxija (4 min walk), Zammitello Palace, Manikata (14 min walk), Skorba Temples, Manikata (14 min walk), Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths, Manikata (22 min walk).

How to get to Ta' Ħaġrat Temples by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ta' Ħaġrat Temples:

Bus

Mgarr • Lines: 101, 238, 44 (3 min walk)
Teatrali • Lines: 101, 238, 44 (3 min walk)