Addolorata Cemetery, Fgura

Name: Addolorata Cemetery
Address: Fgura, Malta

#15 among attractions in Fgura

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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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. People of all social background are buried within the cemetery, and it consists from temporary memorial plaques of the death to permanent monuments including chapels belonging to private families. The cemetery also includes Commonwealth War graves. ()

Established: 1869 (155 years ago)Graves: 300 thous.Coordinates: 35°52'8"N, 14°30'1"E

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Fgura Malta

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Day trips

Addolorata Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tarxien Temples, Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Chinese Garden of Serenity, St Andrew's Parish Church.

0.7 miE
Megalithic temples dating from 3600 B.C.
Tarxien Temples, Fgura
18 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...
~1940 ftE
Excavated prehistoric burial site
Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
10 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...
~1990 ftS
Park
Chinese Garden of Serenity, Luqa
10 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.
0.9 miSW
Church, Baroque architecture
St Andrew's Parish Church, Luqa
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0.5 miNW
Cemetery, Moorish revival architecture
Turkish Military Cemetery, Ħamrun
13 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.
1.2 miS
Historical place, Church
St Mary's Chapel, Luqa
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0.4 miNE
Church
Basilica of Christ the King, Fgura
11 min walk • The Basilica of Christ the King is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Paola, Malta.
0.7 miSE
Church
Annunciation Church, Fgura
18 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.
~1980 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Ubaldesca Church, Fgura
10 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.
1.1 miSE
Archaeological site
Tal-Barrani, Għaxaq
30 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.
1.4 miNE
Church
Collegiate Church of the Immaculate Conception, Fgura
37 min walk • The Collegiate Church of the Immaculate Conception is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Cospicua, Malta.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Addolorata Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Hal Saflieni Hypogeum (10 min walk), St. Ubaldesca Church, Fgura (10 min walk), Chinese Garden of Serenity, Luqa (10 min walk), Basilica of Christ the King, Fgura (11 min walk).

How to get to Addolorata Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Addolorata Cemetery:

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Palma • Lines: 85 (6 min walk)
Addolorata • Lines: 1, 120, 121, 2, 204, 206, 210, 213, 226, 3, 4, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, (N) N10 (7 min walk)