Xagħra Stone Circle, Xaghra

Name: Xagħra Stone Circle
Address: Xaghra, Malta

#8 among attractions in Xaghra

Top attraction, Prehistoric site

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The Xagħra Stone Circle, also known as the Xagħra Hypogeum or the Brochtorff Circle, is a Neolithic funerary complex located in Xagħra, Gozo, Malta. It consists of a series of caves which were used to bury the dead, and which were surrounded by a walled enclosure. It mainly dates back to around 3000 to 2400 BC, although the earliest tombs at the site date back to 4100 to 3800 BC. The caves collapsed sometime before 2000 BC, and the site was later used for domestic and agricultural purposes. ()

Alternative names: Built: 2400 B.C.E.Abandoned: 2000 B.C.E.Coordinates: 36°2'47"N, 14°15'54"E

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Xagħra Stone Circle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ġgantija, Arkadia Gozo, Ramla Redoubt, Ninu's Cave.

~1270 ftE
, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Ġgantija, Xaghra
7 min walk • Ġgantija is a megalithic temple complex from the Neolithic on the Mediterranean island of Gozo in Malta. The Ġgantija temples are the earliest of the Megalithic Temples of Malta and are older than the pyramids of Egypt.
1 miW
36°2'37"N • 14°14'47"E
Arkadia Gozo, Victoria
27 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.5 miNE
Forts and castles
Ramla Redoubt, Gozo
39 min walk • Ramla Redoubt, also known as Vendôme Redoubt, was a redoubt in Ramla Bay, limits of Xagħra on the island of Gozo, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1715–1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands.
~1750 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Ninu's Cave, Xaghra
9 min walk • Ninu's Cave is a cave in the village of Xagħra, Gozo, Malta. Ninu's Cave was discovered by local resident Joseph Rapa in 1888 while digging a well under a private house. Ninu's Cave is not far from another underground feature, Xerri's Grotto. The cave is formed in upper coralline limestone.
1.2 miW
Garden, Park
Villa Rundle, Victoria
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Victoria, the capital city of Gozo, Malta, Villa Rundle Gardens offers a verdant retreat from the urban landscape. This tranquil park, a gem in the bustling city, provides residents and visitors alike with a serene escape amidst lush foliage...
1.4 miNE
Body of water, Beach, Park
Ramla Left Battery, Xaghra
37 min walk • Ramla Left Battery, also known as Belancourt Battery or Xagħra Battery, was an artillery battery in Ramla Bay, limits of Xagħra on the island of Gozo, Malta.
0.4 miNW
Natural attraction, Park, Cave
Xerri's Grotto, Xaghra
10 min walk • Xerri's Grotto is a cave in the village of Xagħra, Gozo, Malta. It was discovered by local resident Anthony Xerri in 1923 or 1924 while digging a well under a private house. Xerri's Grotto is not far from another underground feature, Ninu's Cave. The grotto is larger than Ninu's Cave.
~1420 ftN
Church, Baroque architecture
Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady, Xaghra
7 min walk • The Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady is a Roman Catholic parish church in Xagħra, Gozo, Malta, dedicated to the Nativity of Mary. The present building was constructed between 1815 and 1855, on the site of a smaller church which had been built in the 17th century. The dome was added in 1892.
1.7 miNE
Forts and castles
Ramla Right Battery, Gozo
43 min walk • Ramla Right Battery, also known as Gironda Battery or Nadur Battery, was an artillery battery in Ramla Bay, limits of Nadur on the island of Gozo, Malta.
1.3 miSE
Tower
Ta' Kenuna Tower, Nadur
34 min walk • Ta' Kenuna Tower is a semaphore tower on the cliffs near Nadur on the island of Gozo, Malta. It was built by the British in 1848, as one of three semaphore towers in Malta.
0.8 miS
Windmill
Tat-Tmien Kantunieri Windmill, Xewkija
20 min walk • Tat-Tmien Kantunieri Windmill located in Xewkija, on the main road mid-way between Victoria and Għajnsielem stands as the oldest surviving windmill in Gozo, Malta.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Xagħra Stone Circle?

Nearby attractions include Ta' Kola Windmill, Xaghra (6 min walk), Ġgantija, Xaghra (7 min walk), Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady, Xaghra (7 min walk), Megalithic Temples of Malta, Xaghra (9 min walk).

How to get to Xagħra Stone Circle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Xagħra Stone Circle:

Bus

Ix-Xagħra - Tafla • Lines: 307 (3 min walk)
Ġgantija • Lines: 307 (3 min walk)