Mnajdra, Qrendi

Name: Mnajdra
Address: Qrendi, Malta

#2 among attractions in Qrendi

Unesco, Top attraction, Temple

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Mnajdra is a megalithic temple complex found on the southern coast of the Mediterranean island of Malta. Mnajdra is approximately 497 metres from the Ħaġar Qim megalithic complex. Mnajdra was built around the fourth millennium BCE; the Megalithic Temples of Malta are among the most ancient religious sites on Earth, described by the World Heritage Sites committee as "unique architectural masterpieces." In 1992 UNESCO recognized the Mnajdra complex and four other Maltese megalithic structures as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In 2009 work was completed on a protective tent. ()

Alternative names: Unesco: from 1980Coordinates: 35°49'36"N, 14°26'11"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Blue Grotto, Ħaġar Qim, Għar Lapsi, Parish Church of the Assumption.

1.2 miE
Caverns in scenic, coastal surrounds
Blue Grotto
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0.4 miE
Ancient temple ruins dating from 3200 BC
Ħaġar Qim, Qrendi
11 min walk • Nestled in the rugged landscape of Qrendi, Malta, the prehistoric temple complex of Ħaġar Qim stands as a testament to the island's rich and enigmatic history. This megalithic site, dating back to approximately 3600-3200 BC, is one of the most remarkable...
0.7 miW
Nature, Outdoor activities, Natural attraction
Għar Lapsi, Siġġiewi
17 min walk • Għar Lapsi is a small bay near Siġġiewi, Malta. It lies about 1 km south-west of the Blue Grotto.
1.3 miNE
Church, Baroque architecture
Parish Church of the Assumption, Qrendi
34 min walk • The Church of the Assumption is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Qrendi, Malta.
~1350 ftSE
Tower
Ħamrija Tower, Malta Island
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1.2 miNW
Climbing
Xaqqa Cliffs, Siġġiewi
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1.1 miSE
Tower
Sciuta Tower, Malta Island
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1.2 miE
Church
Church of St Matthew, Qrendi
31 min walk • The Church of St Matthew, also known as San Mattew tal-Maqluba, is a Roman Catholic church located in Qrendi in Malta.
1 miE
Church
Our Lady of Graces Chapel, Qrendi
27 min walk • The Chapel of Our Lady of Graces is a Roman Catholic chapel located in the area known as Tal-Maqluba in Qrendi, Malta.
1.3 miE
Church
St Anne's Chapel, Qrendi
32 min walk • The Chapel of St Anne is a small Roman Catholic church located in the village of Qrendi, Malta.
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Church
St Matthew's Chapel, Qrendi
31 min walk • The Chapel of St Matthew, popularly known as San Mattew Iż-Żgħir, literally meaning Saint Matthew the smaller, is a small medieval chapel located beside a larger church with the same name in an area known as il-Maqluba in Qrendi, Malta.