Marsa, Ħamrun

Name: Marsa
Address: Ħamrun, Malta

#9 among attractions in Ħamrun

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Marsa is a town in the South Eastern Region of Malta, with a population of 4,401 people as of March 2014. The name Marsa means "the harbour". ()

Local name: Il-Marsa Area: 1.08 mi²Coordinates: 35°52'48"N, 14°29'33"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Victor Tedesco Stadium, Lion Fountain, Ta' Braxia Cemetery, St. Geatan.

0.5 miN
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Victor Tedesco Stadium, Ħamrun
14 min walk • The Victor Tedesco Stadium is a stadium in Hamrun, Malta. It opened in 1996. It has a capacity of 6,000, with 1,800 seated. It is the home ground of Maltese football club Ħamrun Spartans, who currently play in the Maltese Premier League.
1 miNE
Fountain
Lion Fountain, Valletta
27 min walk • Nestled within the historic heart of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, the Lion Fountain stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. This emblematic fountain, though less towering than grand monuments, holds its own charm and significance amidst the...
0.7 miN
Cemetery
Ta' Braxia Cemetery, Ħamrun
20 min walk • Ta' Braxia Cemetery is a cemetery in Gwardamanġa, located near the boundary between Pietà and Ħamrun, Malta. It was built between 1855 and 1857 as a multi-denomination burial ground primarily intended for British servicemen, partially replacing a number of earlier 18th century cemeteries.
0.5 miNW
Church, Baroque architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Geatan, Ħamrun
14 min walk • The Parish Church of St Cajetan of Thiene is a Roman Catholic parish church in Ħamrun, Malta, dedicated to Saint Cajetan. The church was constructed between 1869 and 1875 to designs of Giorgio Costantino Schinas, in a combination of architectural styles.
0.9 miW
Church
San Bastjan Church, Qormi
25 min walk • The Old Church of St Sebastian, commonly known as il-knisja ż-żgħira, is a Roman Catholic church in Qormi, Malta, dedicated to Saint Sebastian.
0.5 miS
Cemetery, Moorish revival architecture
Turkish Military Cemetery, Ħamrun
12 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 miNE
Church, Vernacular architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Robert Samut Hall, Valletta
26 min walk • The Robert Samut Hall is a late 19th-century defunct Methodist church, formerly named Wesleyan Church, now a state owned building in Floriana, Malta.
1 miSE
Church
Basilica of Christ the King, Fgura
26 min walk • The Basilica of Christ the King is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Paola, Malta.
0.9 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Addolorata Cemetery, Fgura
23 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.
0.9 miSE
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Ubaldesca Church, Fgura
24 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.
0.6 miNE
Memorial
Spencer Monument, Ħamrun
16 min walk • The Spencer Monument is a restored obelisk monument on the way to Valletta, in Blata l-Bajda, Malta, erected for Captain Sir Robert Cavendish Spencer, R.N. a cousin of the Governor of Malta, Sir Frederick Cavendish Ponsonby.

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Which popular attractions are close to Marsa?

Nearby attractions include Trinity Church, Ħamrun (6 min walk), Marsa Sports Club, Ħamrun (11 min walk), Turkish Military Cemetery, Ħamrun (12 min walk), Royal Malta Yacht Club, Ħamrun (13 min walk).

How to get to Marsa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Marsa:

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Il-Marsa - Stalel • Lines: 1, 120, 121, 2, 204, 206, 210, 213, 226, 3, 4, 72, 73, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94 (3 min walk)
Il-Marsa - Tigrija • Lines: 1, 2, 213, 3, 4, 72, 73, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94 (4 min walk)