Punic building, Żurrieq

Name: Punic building
Address: Żurrieq, Malta

#3 among attractions in Żurrieq

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The remains of an unidentified Punic building exist incorporated into several properties in Żurrieq, Malta. They include a well-preserved structure commonly known as the Punic Tower or the Żurrieq Tower which is found inside the private garden of the Domus Curialis, the house of the town's archpriest, and which is the most substantial surviving example of Punic architecture on the island. ()

Coordinates: 35°49'49"N, 14°28'33"E

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Punic building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of St Catherine, Chapel of St Catherine, Parish Church of the Assumption, Xarolla Windmill.

~260 ftNW
Church
Church of St Catherine, Żurrieq
2 min walk • The Church of St Catherine is a Roman Catholic parish church that serves the village of Żurrieq.
1 miNW
Church
Chapel of St Catherine, Qrendi
25 min walk • The Chapel of St Catherine is a small Roman Catholic church located in the village of Qrendi, Malta.
1.1 miW
Church, Baroque architecture
Parish Church of the Assumption, Qrendi
28 min walk • The Church of the Assumption is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Qrendi, Malta.
~1580 ftE
Windmill
Xarolla Windmill, Żurrieq
8 min walk • The Xarolla Windmill at Żurrieq, Malta is one of the windmills constructed by the Order of St. John in the villages and towns of Malta. It was built in the 18th-century and is presently one of the most preserved windmills in Malta.
1 miNE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Leonard's Church, Żurrieq
26 min walk • The Parish Church of St Leonard is a Roman Catholic parish church serving the village of Kirkop in Malta.
0.8 miS
Tower
Wardija Tower, Żurrieq
20 min walk • Wardija Tower, originally known as Torre della Guardia di Giorno and also known as Bubaqra Tower, is a small watchtower in the limits of Żurrieq, Malta. It was completed in June 1659 as the thirteenth of the De Redin towers. Wardija Tower was the last coastal watchtower to be built on the main island of Malta.
0.7 miNW
Church
St John's Chapel, Żurrieq
19 min walk • The Chapel of St John the Evangelist is a small Roman Catholic church located in the now uninhibited area known as Ħal Millieri which today forms part of the village of Żurrieq in Malta.
~1820 ftS
Palace, Vernacular architecture
Bubaqra Tower, Żurrieq
9 min walk • Bubaqra Tower, formerly named as Saliba Tower, is a fortified house in Bubaqra, limits of Żurrieq, Malta. It was built as a country retreat in the late 16th century. The tower and its gardens have been restored, and now serve as a family retreat. It is officially named as Bubaqra Palace and it is a grade 2 national monument.
0.7 miNW
Historical place, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Chapel of the Annunciation, Żurrieq
18 min walk • The Chapel of the Annunciation is a Medieval Roman Catholic church located in Ħal-Millieri, limits of Żurrieq, Malta.
0.5 miE
Village, Area
Safi, Żurrieq
14 min walk • Safi is a village in the Southern Region of Malta, bordering Żurrieq and Kirkop. It has a population of 2,126 people as of March 2014. The formation of the village, as known today, goes back to the Punic-Roman period. The village of Ħal Safi is surrounded by four other major villages.
1.1 miW
Church
Church of St Matthew, Qrendi
28 min walk • The Church of St Matthew, also known as San Mattew tal-Maqluba, is a Roman Catholic church located in Qrendi in Malta.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Punic building?

Nearby attractions include Church of St Catherine, Żurrieq (2 min walk), St Bartholomew's Chapel, Żurrieq (3 min walk), St James's Church, Żurrieq (3 min walk), St Luke's Chapel, Żurrieq (7 min walk).

How to get to Punic building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Punic building:

Bus

Iż-Żurrieq - Saydon • Lines: 117, 73 (1 min walk)
Iż-Żurrieq - Iż-Żurrieq • Lines: 117, 201, 218, 71, 73, 74, (N) N10 (4 min walk)