Basilica of Christ the King, Fgura

Name: Basilica of Christ the King
Address: Triq Lampuka, Fgura, Malta
Telephone: +356 2169 5022

#12 among attractions in Fgura

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Facts and practical information

The Basilica of Christ the King is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Paola, Malta. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1959 (65 years ago)Coordinates: 35°52'16"N, 14°30'25"E

Address

Triq LampukaFgura Malta

Contact

+356 2169 5022

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Basilica of Christ the King – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miSE
Megalithic temples dating from 3600 B.C.
Tarxien Temples, Fgura
11 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...
~580 ftS
Excavated prehistoric burial site
Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
3 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...
0.6 miSW
Park
Chinese Garden of Serenity, Luqa
15 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.
0.7 miW
Cemetery, Moorish revival architecture
Turkish Military Cemetery, Ħamrun
19 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.
1.1 miE
Arch
Hompesch Gate, Żabbar
29 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.
0.5 miSE
Church
Annunciation Church, Fgura
13 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.
0.4 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Addolorata Cemetery, Fgura
11 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.
~460 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Ubaldesca Church, Fgura
3 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.
1 miSE
Archaeological site
Tal-Barrani, Għaxaq
26 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.
1 miNE
Church
Collegiate Church of the Immaculate Conception, Fgura
27 min walk • The Collegiate Church of the Immaculate Conception is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Cospicua, Malta.
~1800 ftN
Mosque
Mariam Al-Batool Mosque, Fgura
9 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica of Christ the King?

Nearby attractions include St. Ubaldesca Church, Fgura (3 min walk), Hal Saflieni Hypogeum (3 min walk), Corradino prison, Ħamrun (5 min walk), Mariam Al-Batool Mosque, Fgura (9 min walk).

How to get to Basilica of Christ the King by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica of Christ the King:

Bus

Piazza • Lines: 206, 81, 82, 83, 84, 88, X2, X3 (1 min walk)
Melita • Lines: 85 (3 min walk)