Mtarfa, Rabat

Name: Mtarfa
Address: Rabat, Malta

#24 among attractions in Rabat

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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. ()

Alternative names: Area: 172.97 acres (0.2703 mi²)Coordinates: 35°53'27"N, 14°23'52"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Falson, St. Paul's Cathedral, Domus Romana, National Museum of Natural History.

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Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Palazzo Falson, Rabat
11 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Rabat, Malta, Palazzo Falson is a captivating museum that offers a glimpse into the grandeur of medieval Maltese nobility. This fortified, medieval palace, also known as the Norman House, dates back to the 13th century and is named after...
0.5 miSE
Baroque Catholic church with paintings
St. Paul's Cathedral, Rabat
12 min walk • Nestled within the fortified walls of the historic city of Rabat, Malta, stands the majestic St. Paul's Cathedral, a testament to the island's rich religious heritage. This impressive church serves as a beacon of faith and a key landmark in the Maltese archipelago.
0.4 miS
Museum, Monuments and statues, History museum
Domus Romana, Rabat
11 min walk • The Domus Romana, nestled in the heart of the old city of Rabat, Malta, is a historical treasure that offers a glimpse into the affluent domestic life of the Roman era. This well-preserved Roman townhouse, discovered accidentally in 1881, has since been transformed...
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
National Museum of Natural History, Rabat
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rabat, Malta, the National Museum of Natural History is an emblematic institution that beckons visitors to explore the rich tapestry of the island's flora and fauna. Housed in the majestic Vilhena Palace, a Baroque edifice dating back to the...
0.4 miSE
Baroque architecture, City hall
Banca Giuratale, Rabat
12 min walk • Nestled within the historic core of Rabat, Malta, the Banca Giuratale stands as a testament to the city's storied past and its enduring governance. Originally serving as the town hall, this stately building is an embodiment of the administrative life of Rabat, a place...
0.4 miSE
Baroque architecture, City gate
Greeks Gate, Rabat
11 min walk • Greeks Gate, a historic city entrance, stands as a testament to the rich history of Rabat, a city in the northern region of Malta. This gate, less famed than its counterparts in more prominent cities, offers a silent narrative of the past, welcoming visitors into the...
0.5 miSE
Baroque architecture, Palace
Palazzo Vilhena, Rabat
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Rabat, Malta, the Palazzo Vilhena stands as a testament to the grandeur of Baroque architecture and the rich history of the Maltese Islands. This majestic palace, also known as the Magisterial Palace of the Knights of Malta, was built in the...
0.4 miSE
Church
St Nicholas Chapel, Rabat
11 min walk • Nestled in the historical city of Rabat, Malta, St Nicholas Chapel stands as a testament to the island's rich religious heritage. This modest yet enchanting church is an integral part of the Maltese cultural landscape, offering visitors a glimpse into the island's...
0.4 miSE
Church
St Roque's Church, Rabat
11 min walk • The Chapel of St. Roque, also known as the Chapel of Our Lady of Light, is a Roman Catholic chapel located in Mdina, Malta.
0.6 miS
Baroque architecture, Church
Basilica of St Paul, Rabat
17 min walk • The Basilica of St Paul is a Roman Catholic Parish church located in Rabat, Malta.
0.5 miSE
Baroque architecture, Historical place, City gate
Mdina Gate, Rabat
14 min walk • Mdina Gate, also known as the Main Gate or the Vilhena Gate, is the main gate into the fortified city of Mdina, Malta. It was built in the Baroque style in 1724 to designs of Charles François de Mondion, during the magistracy of Grand Master António Manoel de Vilhena.

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Which popular attractions are close to Mtarfa?

Nearby attractions include St Oswald's Church, Rabat (3 min walk), Annunciation Church, Rabat (11 min walk), Palazzo Falson, Rabat (11 min walk), Palazzo Costanzo, Rabat (11 min walk).

How to get to Mtarfa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mtarfa:

Bus

L-Imtarfa - David • Lines: 182, 51 (1 min walk)