St Martin's Chapel, Manikata

Name: St Martin's Chapel
Address: Manikata, Malta

#5 among attractions in Manikata

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The Chapel of St Martin is a small Roman Catholic church in the rural village of Baħrija in Malta. ()

Completed: XVII centuryCoordinates: 35°53'45"N, 14°20'49"E

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Manikata Malta

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St Martin's Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ta' Ħaġrat Temples, Ras ir-Raħeb, Mgarr Church, Abbatija Tad-Dejr.

2 miNE
Archeological site with megalithic ruins
Ta' Ħaġrat Temples, Manikata
51 min walk • The Ta' Ħaġrat temples in Mġarr, Malta is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with several other Megalithic temples. They are amongst the world's oldest religious sites. The larger Ta' Ħaġrat temple dates from the Ġgantija phase; the smaller is dated to the Saflieni phase.
1.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Marine reserve
Ras ir-Raħeb, Manikata
33 min walk • Ras ir-Raħeb, known also as Ras il-Knejjes is a scenic limestone promontory in north western Malta, close to the hamlet of Baħrija. The headland is located in the administrative area of the council of Rabat. Ras ir-Raħeb lies in the north western corner of the Rabat-Dingli-Mdina plateau, just off Fomm ir-Riħ Bay.
2 miNE
Church, Neoclassical architecture
Mgarr Church, Xemxija
50 min walk • The Parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven is a Roman Catholic parish church in Mġarr, Malta, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. It was constructed between 1912 and 1946 on the site of an earlier church which had existed since around 1400.
2.8 miE
Museum
Abbatija Tad-Dejr, Rabat
71 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Rabat, Malta, Abbatija Tad-Dejr is a fascinating archaeological museum that offers a unique glimpse into the island's rich past. This site, characterized by its ancient roots and historical significance, serves as a testament to Malta's...
2.4 miN
Beach, Outdoor activities, Park
Għajn Tuffieħa Tower, Mellieħa
62 min walk • Għajn Tuffieħa Tower is a small watchtower in Għajn Tuffieħa, limits of Mġarr, Malta. It was completed in 1637 as the second of the Lascaris towers. The tower is in good condition.
2.4 miNE
Large stone remains of an ancient temple
Skorba Temples, Manikata
63 min walk • The Skorba temples are megalithic remains on the northern edge of Żebbiegħ, in Malta, which have provided detailed and informative insight into the earliest periods of Malta's neolithic culture.
2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Ras id-Dawwara, Malta Island
51 min walk • Ras id-Dawwara is a geographical area on the western coast of the island of Malta, a part of Rabat and on the line of picturesque cliffs including Dingli Cliffs. On site are several caves at sea level.
2.2 miN
Museum
Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths, Manikata
57 min walk • The Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths were discovered in 1929 during government works to cap a fresh water spring in the area. This spring, or a similar one, might explain why the baths, which needed a constant flow of large amounts of water, were built in Għajn Tuffieħa.
2.9 miE
Area
Mtarfa, Rabat
74 min walk • Mtarfa is a small town in the Northern Region of Malta, with a population of 2,572 as of March 2014. It was considered to be a suburb of Rabat until 2000, when it became a separate local council.
2.2 miE
Archaeological site
Punic-Roman towers in Malta, Malta Island
56 min walk • The remains of six Punic-Roman towers have been identified in Malta. They are believed to have been built while the island was part of the Punic or Roman Empires.
1.1 miNE
Forts and castles
Fort Binġemma, Manikata
28 min walk • Fort Binġemma is a polygonal fort in the limits of Rabat, Malta. It was built between 1875 and 1878 by the British as part of the Victoria Lines. The fort has been illegally occupied by the Buttigieg family since 2009, who occasionally use it as a restaurant. It is set on a hill of around 590 feet above sea level.

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How to get to St Martin's Chapel by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Martin's Chapel:

Bus

Il-Baħrija - Baħrija • Lines: 109 (2 min walk)