Guidebook for Tarxien
Arts & Culture
The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum is an underground prehistoric burial site and it was discovered in 1902 .It is a complex made up of interconnecting rock-cut chambers set on three distinct levels. Earliest remains at the site date back to about 4000BC, and the complex was used over a span of many centuries, up to c. 2500 BC.
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Hal Saflieni Hipogeum
The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum is an underground prehistoric burial site and it was discovered in 1902 .It is a complex made up of interconnecting rock-cut chambers set on three distinct levels. Earliest remains at the site date back to about 4000BC, and the complex was used over a span of many centuries, up to c. 2500 BC.
The Tarxien Temples site consists of a complex of four megalithic structures built between 3600 and 2500 BC and re-used between 2400 and 1500 BC. Discovered in 1913 by local farmers, the site was extensively excavated between 1915 and 1919.An elevated walkway was completed in 2012. This provides visitors with the opportunity to view the prehistoric remains from a unique viewpoint.
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Tarxien Temples
Triq It Tempji NeoliticiThe Tarxien Temples site consists of a complex of four megalithic structures built between 3600 and 2500 BC and re-used between 2400 and 1500 BC. Discovered in 1913 by local farmers, the site was extensively excavated between 1915 and 1919.An elevated walkway was completed in 2012. This provides visitors with the opportunity to view the prehistoric remains from a unique viewpoint.
St. Angelo's Fort was built in 1505 by Dom Francisco de Almeida, the first Portuguese Viceroy of India on the Arabian sea coast about 2 km from Kannur town. It was attacked in vain by the local Indian ruler Zamorin and kolathiri in the Siege of Cannanore (1507).
Fort at Kannur
In August 1509 Almeida, refusing to recognize Afonso de Albuquerque's as the new Portuguese governor to supersede himself, arrested him in this fortress after having fought the naval Battle of Diu. Afonso de Albuquerque was released after six months' confinement, and become governor on the arrival of the grand-marshal of Portugal with a large fleet, in October 1509.[1]
The Dutch captured the fort from the Portuguese in 1663. They modernised the fort and built the bastions Hollandia, Zeelandia and Frieslandia that are the major features of the present structure. The original Portuguese fort was pulled down later. A painting of this fort and the fishing ferry behind it can be seen in the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. The Dutch sold the fort to king Ali Raja of Arakkal in 1772. In 1790 the British seized it and used it as their chief military station in Malabar until 1947.
The fort is in the Cannanore Cantonment area. It is fairly well preserved as a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. St Angelo's fort is a most important historical monument and a popular tourist attraction. Six Tourism Policeman are posted here for protection duty.
In 2015, thousands of cannonballs weighing several kilos were discovered from the Fort premises. The Archaeological Survey of India, which led the excavation, believes these were buried as part of military preparedness.
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Fort St. Angelo
St. Angelo's Fort was built in 1505 by Dom Francisco de Almeida, the first Portuguese Viceroy of India on the Arabian sea coast about 2 km from Kannur town. It was attacked in vain by the local Indian ruler Zamorin and kolathiri in the Siege of Cannanore (1507).
Fort at Kannur
In August 1509 Almeida, refusing to recognize Afonso de Albuquerque's as the new Portuguese governor to supersede himself, arrested him in this fortress after having fought the naval Battle of Diu. Afonso de Albuquerque was released after six months' confinement, and become governor on the arrival of the grand-marshal of Portugal with a large fleet, in October 1509.[1]
The Dutch captured the fort from the Portuguese in 1663. They modernised the fort and built the bastions Hollandia, Zeelandia and Frieslandia that are the major features of the present structure. The original Portuguese fort was pulled down later. A painting of this fort and the fishing ferry behind it can be seen in the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. The Dutch sold the fort to king Ali Raja of Arakkal in 1772. In 1790 the British seized it and used it as their chief military station in Malabar until 1947.
The fort is in the Cannanore Cantonment area. It is fairly well preserved as a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. St Angelo's fort is a most important historical monument and a popular tourist attraction. Six Tourism Policeman are posted here for protection duty.
In 2015, thousands of cannonballs weighing several kilos were discovered from the Fort premises. The Archaeological Survey of India, which led the excavation, believes these were buried as part of military preparedness.
Fort Saint Elmo (Maltese: Forti Sant'Iermu) is a star fort in Valletta, Malta. It stands on the seaward shore of the Sciberras Peninsula that divides Marsamxett Harbour from Grand Harbour, and commands the entrances to both harbours along with Fort Tigné and Fort Ricasoli. It is best known for its role in the Great Siege of Malta of 1565.
The World Monuments Fund placed the fort on its 2008 Watch List of the 100 Most Endangered Sites in the world because of its significant deterioration due to factors such as lack of maintenance and security, natural aging, and exposure to the elements. Since 2009 major restoration works began, and as of 2014 the restoration of Upper Saint Elmo and the Carafa enceinte was nearly complete.Restoration work was completed in 2015. Lower Saint Elmo has been cleaned from the waste that accumulated over the years,and the Grand Harbour Regeneration Corporation is making plans to begin restoration.
From 1975, part of the fort housed the National War Museum, which contained military equipment and other things related to World War I and II. A replica of the George Cross that was awarded to Malta by King George VI in April 1942, was also on display in this museum. The museum closed in September 2014, and reopened in May 2015 having a larger collection.
Since the mid-20th century, Fort Saint Elmo has also housed Malta's police academy. Other parts of the fort are used for In Guardia and Alarme military reenactments.
While the fort was being restored, some archaeological excavations were made and various elements of the original pre-1565 fort were uncovered. This was an important find because very little remains of the original fort exist, mainly since most of it was rebuilt by Laparelli in 1566 and it underwent a lot of renovation between the 17th and 19th centuries.
In November 2015, the fort was used as a media centre for the Valletta Summit on Migration.Foreign journalists stated that it was possibly "the most stunning venue which ever hosted an EU summit"
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National War Museum - Fort St Elmo
St. Elmo PlaceFort Saint Elmo (Maltese: Forti Sant'Iermu) is a star fort in Valletta, Malta. It stands on the seaward shore of the Sciberras Peninsula that divides Marsamxett Harbour from Grand Harbour, and commands the entrances to both harbours along with Fort Tigné and Fort Ricasoli. It is best known for its role in the Great Siege of Malta of 1565.
The World Monuments Fund placed the fort on its 2008 Watch List of the 100 Most Endangered Sites in the world because of its significant deterioration due to factors such as lack of maintenance and security, natural aging, and exposure to the elements. Since 2009 major restoration works began, and as of 2014 the restoration of Upper Saint Elmo and the Carafa enceinte was nearly complete.Restoration work was completed in 2015. Lower Saint Elmo has been cleaned from the waste that accumulated over the years,and the Grand Harbour Regeneration Corporation is making plans to begin restoration.
From 1975, part of the fort housed the National War Museum, which contained military equipment and other things related to World War I and II. A replica of the George Cross that was awarded to Malta by King George VI in April 1942, was also on display in this museum. The museum closed in September 2014, and reopened in May 2015 having a larger collection.
Since the mid-20th century, Fort Saint Elmo has also housed Malta's police academy. Other parts of the fort are used for In Guardia and Alarme military reenactments.
While the fort was being restored, some archaeological excavations were made and various elements of the original pre-1565 fort were uncovered. This was an important find because very little remains of the original fort exist, mainly since most of it was rebuilt by Laparelli in 1566 and it underwent a lot of renovation between the 17th and 19th centuries.
In November 2015, the fort was used as a media centre for the Valletta Summit on Migration.Foreign journalists stated that it was possibly "the most stunning venue which ever hosted an EU summit"
Shopping
Main street shopping Complex has become the leading Shopping Mall in the south of Malta. Situated in Antoine de Paule Square, in the heart of Paola, which town is steadily growing in popularity as a shopping destination, the 4 storey complex boasts international and local brands, attracting young and old alike. For entertainment and leisure the complex offers a large computerised Bingo hall and The Temple Cafe & Restaurant, serving delicious snacks & a la carte menu.
CyberMaxx - Family Entertainment
Opening Times: Monday - Saturday 10:00 - till late
Level: 2
CyberMaxx is a family entertainment venue where you always find unique activities. They specialize in Laser Tag - combining the classic games of hide-and-seek and tag with a high tech twist.The arena has dazzling lighting, swirling fog and energetic music to add to the excitement.
Shoppers may also make use of the free underground car park facilities and the free Wi-Fi at Temple Café & Restaurant.
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Main Street Shopping Complex, Paola
Pjazza A De PauleMain street shopping Complex has become the leading Shopping Mall in the south of Malta. Situated in Antoine de Paule Square, in the heart of Paola, which town is steadily growing in popularity as a shopping destination, the 4 storey complex boasts international and local brands, attracting young and old alike. For entertainment and leisure the complex offers a large computerised Bingo hall and The Temple Cafe & Restaurant, serving delicious snacks & a la carte menu.
CyberMaxx - Family Entertainment
Opening Times: Monday - Saturday 10:00 - till late
Level: 2
CyberMaxx is a family entertainment venue where you always find unique activities. They specialize in Laser Tag - combining the classic games of hide-and-seek and tag with a high tech twist.The arena has dazzling lighting, swirling fog and energetic music to add to the excitement.
Shoppers may also make use of the free underground car park facilities and the free Wi-Fi at Temple Café & Restaurant.
In this street one can find many Clothes shops, Pharmacies, Candy shop, Stationeries etc
Triq Hal Tarxien
Triq Hal TarxienIn this street one can find many Clothes shops, Pharmacies, Candy shop, Stationeries etc
Food Scene
Patakkus Pizzeria & Cafe', offers a variety of food, one can dine in or take out. Also can do deliveries. Very close to our house location. Visit the site for the menu
http://patakkus.com/
Santa Tereza
Santa TerezaPatakkus Pizzeria & Cafe', offers a variety of food, one can dine in or take out. Also can do deliveries. Very close to our house location. Visit the site for the menu
http://patakkus.com/
Parks & Nature
The Chinese Garden of Serenity is a lovely Chinese Garden situated in Santa Lucija in the South of Malta and has been open to the public since 1997. The Chinese Garden of Serenity reflects the local environment by including natural elements and represents various philosophical ideas.
The Chinese Gardens encourage visitors to walk around while roaming freely in their inner thoughts. The most important elements of the Chinese Garden of Serenity are rocks and water which creates a beautiful and very peaceful garden and also symbolises yin and yang, life from birth to death.The garden has fountains, a zig zag formed corridors, bridges, different types of doors with their own specific meaning.
Walking around the garden you will discover that the garden is in fact not one large garden but instead several smaller gardens, separated by walls, sheltered corridors and rooms for visitors to be able to go between one thought to another in each garden.
Visiting the Chinese Garden gives you the opportunity for some soul searching in a tranquil environment soaking up the ambience that surrounds the garden.
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Chinese Garden of Serenity
The Chinese Garden of Serenity is a lovely Chinese Garden situated in Santa Lucija in the South of Malta and has been open to the public since 1997. The Chinese Garden of Serenity reflects the local environment by including natural elements and represents various philosophical ideas.
The Chinese Gardens encourage visitors to walk around while roaming freely in their inner thoughts. The most important elements of the Chinese Garden of Serenity are rocks and water which creates a beautiful and very peaceful garden and also symbolises yin and yang, life from birth to death.The garden has fountains, a zig zag formed corridors, bridges, different types of doors with their own specific meaning.
Walking around the garden you will discover that the garden is in fact not one large garden but instead several smaller gardens, separated by walls, sheltered corridors and rooms for visitors to be able to go between one thought to another in each garden.
Visiting the Chinese Garden gives you the opportunity for some soul searching in a tranquil environment soaking up the ambience that surrounds the garden.
The Sant'Antnin Family Park is intended as a leisure area for both local and foreign visitors. The project is spread over 80 tumoli of land. In addition to the recreational park, works have also included the restoration of St. Anthony’s Chapel and the construction of a visitor centre, which serves as an education centre on waste management.
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Obiteljski park Sant'Antnin
Triq Sant AntninThe Sant'Antnin Family Park is intended as a leisure area for both local and foreign visitors. The project is spread over 80 tumoli of land. In addition to the recreational park, works have also included the restoration of St. Anthony’s Chapel and the construction of a visitor centre, which serves as an education centre on waste management.
Everything Else
The Marsaxlokk market is a very popular attraction featuring in many guide books and therefore attracts many tourists and locals who go to buy fresh fish and seafood caught during the same morning as well as everyday items.
The market is very interesting and attractive as many different items are sold and people come here to socialize. Although the Marsaxlokk Sunday Market was originally a fish market, it has developed, and now it also sells locally produced honey, fruit jams, wine as well as vegetables, souvenirs and clothes. After shopping at the market, you can have lunch in one of the many seafood restaurants scattered in the picturesque bay of Marsaxlokk
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Marsaxlokk otvoreni market
79 Xatt is-SajjiedaThe Marsaxlokk market is a very popular attraction featuring in many guide books and therefore attracts many tourists and locals who go to buy fresh fish and seafood caught during the same morning as well as everyday items.
The market is very interesting and attractive as many different items are sold and people come here to socialize. Although the Marsaxlokk Sunday Market was originally a fish market, it has developed, and now it also sells locally produced honey, fruit jams, wine as well as vegetables, souvenirs and clothes. After shopping at the market, you can have lunch in one of the many seafood restaurants scattered in the picturesque bay of Marsaxlokk
Sightseeing
Il-Kalanka Bay
Kalanka Bay Delimara. Rocky Beach.
The first of its kind on the islands, Laguna Walk at SmartCity Malta offers a dynamic venue for various events with its spectacularly choreographed fountains, beautiful promenade, grand steps and scenic terraces overlooking the lagoon. In addition, the open-air amphitheatre, which will continue to host a number of attractions, and the terraced seating, all enjoy breathtaking views of the infinity lagoon and the azure Mediterranean Sea.
The venue also offers a selection of indoor and outdoor dining experiences with food and beverages outlets, including Wejla by Tartarun, Chocafé, Bistro Ten-O-One, Laguna Restaurant, The Londoner Pub and Da Vinci, offering a variety of cuisines to tempt every palate.
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Smart City station
The first of its kind on the islands, Laguna Walk at SmartCity Malta offers a dynamic venue for various events with its spectacularly choreographed fountains, beautiful promenade, grand steps and scenic terraces overlooking the lagoon. In addition, the open-air amphitheatre, which will continue to host a number of attractions, and the terraced seating, all enjoy breathtaking views of the infinity lagoon and the azure Mediterranean Sea.
The venue also offers a selection of indoor and outdoor dining experiences with food and beverages outlets, including Wejla by Tartarun, Chocafé, Bistro Ten-O-One, Laguna Restaurant, The Londoner Pub and Da Vinci, offering a variety of cuisines to tempt every palate.
Getting Around
Petrol Station
Petrol Station, Car Hire and Car wash