Tarxien, Fgura

Name: Tarxien
Address: Fgura, Malta

#29 among attractions in Fgura

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Tarxien is a town in the South Eastern Region of Malta. Its population stood at 8583 in March 2014. ()

Local name: Ħal Tarxien Area: 222.39 acres (0.3475 mi²)Coordinates: 35°51'54"N, 14°30'41"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Tarxien Temples, Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Chinese Garden of Serenity, Turkish Military Cemetery.

~790 ftN
Megalithic temples dating from 3600 B.C.
Tarxien Temples, Fgura
4 min walk • The Tarxien Temples, located in the town of Fgura in Malta, are one of the most important prehistoric monuments on the island. This complex consists of four megaliths, which were erected between 3600 and 2500 BCE, making them some of the oldest free-standing structures...
0.4 miNW
Excavated prehistoric burial site
Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
11 min walk • The Hal Saflieni Hypogeum in Malta is a remarkable subterranean structure that dates back to the prehistoric era. Carved into limestone around 3300 B.C., this ancient necropolis is a testament to the architectural prowess and spiritual beliefs of the prehistoric...
0.5 miW
Park
Chinese Garden of Serenity, Luqa
13 min walk • The Chinese Garden of Serenity is a public Chinese garden in Santa Luċija, Malta. Construction of the Garden of Serenity began in September 1996 as a gift to Malta from the People's Republic of China.
1.1 miNW
Cemetery, Moorish revival architecture
Turkish Military Cemetery, Ħamrun
30 min walk • The Turkish Military Cemetery, also known as the Ottoman Military Cemetery, is a cemetery in Marsa, Malta. Commissioned by the Ottoman sultan Abdülaziz to replace an earlier Muslim cemetery, it was constructed between 1873 and 1874.
1.2 miSW
Historical place, Church
St Mary's Chapel, Luqa
31 min walk • The Chapel of St Mary is a medieval chapel located in Bir Miftuħ, limits of Gudja, Malta.
0.5 miNW
Church
Basilica of Christ the King, Fgura
13 min walk • The Basilica of Christ the King is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Paola, Malta.
1 miNE
Arch
Hompesch Gate, Żabbar
26 min walk • The Hompesch Gate is a commemorative arch in Żabbar, Malta. It was built in 1801 to commemorate the locality's status as a city, which had been granted by Grand Master Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim on 14 September 1797.
~30 ftW
Church
Annunciation Church, Fgura
1 min walk • The Parish Church of the Annunciation of Our Lord or simply Annunciation Church or in Maltese Il-Knisja tal-Lunzjata is a Roman Catholic Parish church located in the village of Tarxien in Malta.
0.7 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Addolorata Cemetery, Fgura
18 min walk • The Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery, often known simply as the Addolorata Cemetery, is a state owned Neo-Gothic cemetery located in Paola, Malta. It is a multi-faith cemetery, but predominantly characterized by Catholic burials. It is the largest burial ground in the country and has been expanded a number of times.
0.6 miNW
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Ubaldesca Church, Fgura
15 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.
0.5 miSE
Archaeological site
Tal-Barrani, Għaxaq
13 min walk • Tal-Barrani is a primarily agricultural area in Malta that extends from the town of Żejtun to the villages of Santa Luċija, Ħal Tarxien and Ħal Għaxaq, lying across many south-eastern communities in Malta.

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Which popular attractions are close to Tarxien?

Nearby attractions include Annunciation Church, Fgura (1 min walk), Tarxien Temples, Fgura (4 min walk), Hal Saflieni Hypogeum (11 min walk), Chinese Garden of Serenity, Luqa (13 min walk).

How to get to Tarxien by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tarxien:

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Brittanja • Lines: 206, 81, 82, 84, 88 (1 min walk)
Tarxien • Lines: 206, 81, 82, 84, 85, 88 (2 min walk)