Ħal Resqun Catacombs, Luqa

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The Ħal Resqun catacombs at Gudja, are interpreted as early Christian catacombs or paleochristian hypogea in Malta. The Ħal Resqun catacombs are especially notable for their carved decorations, and other features which are uncommon in Maltese catacombs, and of exceptional value. Some historians have suggested that, unlike other catacombs, those at Ħal Resqun portray enough Christian markers to be classified as paleochristian remains, while others view these features to be inconclusive. Some of the graffiti, interpreted by a number of historians as portraying a biblical scene, are thought to be unique in the world, and considered one of the most important remains from Late Antiquity in Malta. ()

Coordinates: 35°51'9"N, 14°29'40"E

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Ħal Resqun Catacombs – 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.

1.4 miNE
Megalithic temples dating from 3600 B.C.
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1.4 miNE
Excavated prehistoric burial site
Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
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0.9 miNE
Park
Chinese Garden of Serenity, Luqa
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0.6 miNW
Church, Baroque architecture
St Andrew's Parish Church, Luqa
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~940 ftSE
Historical place, Church
St Mary's Chapel, Luqa
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0.5 miSE
Church
Gudja, Cottonera
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1.3 miNE
Church
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1.2 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Addolorata Cemetery, Fgura
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0.9 miSW
Church, Baroque architecture
St Leonard's Church, Żurrieq
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0.8 miE
Tower
Xlejli Tower, Għaxaq
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1.3 miNE
Town, Area
Tarxien, Fgura
33 min walk • Tarxien is a town in the South Eastern Region of Malta. Its population stood at 8583 in March 2014. The town is most notable for the Tarxien Temples, a megalithic temple complex which is among the oldest freestanding structures on Earth. It forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Nearby attractions include St Mary's Chapel, Luqa (5 min walk), Gudja, Cottonera (14 min walk), St Andrew's Parish Church, Luqa (16 min walk), Palazzo Dorell, Għaxaq (19 min walk).