| Getting
There: |
Bus numbers: 40, 42, 44, 45, 47, 49, 55, 58, 71, 74,
141, 142 |
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| About Birkirkara: |
Birkirkara is situated in the central region of Malta
and is one of the largest localities in Malta with a
population of around 22,000.
It has a fascinating history. Its status as a parish
dates back to the early 15th century and a visit to
the village core will quickly reveal a wealth of traditional
architecture, restored character houses, narrow alleyways,
windmills and nevertheless beautiful churches. The virtual
tours through Birkirkara’s pathway and into its churches
give you a taste of the riches Birkirkara has to offer.
For the researches investigated into the history of
Birkirkara, has resulted that Birkirkara has been populated
since the Punic Settlements.
Today the parish church is still known as
"Matrici"
which means it is the mother of the other neighbouring
parishes. Another interesting church is the old parish
church dedicated to The Assumption. Most of
present-day Birkirkara is modern, though the town
retains a traditional core characterised by alleyways,
narrow streets and houses typical of small villages.
The larger town houses tend to be used as headquarters
for band clubs or political parties. A tiny garden
separates the town's older area from the new quarters.
Here you can see one of the old railway stations on
the commuter line that ran from Rabat to Valletta.
Apart from the churches, the oldest buildings in the
town are the windmills. One is a private residence,
the other, at the heart of the town, is an art
gallery. Known locally as Ta' Ganu, it hosts
exhibitions by local and foreign artists
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| Places to Visit in
Birkirkara: |
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- Churches & Chapels
- Ta' Ganu Windmill
- Old Railway Station
- Tal-Herba Sanctuary
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| Activities
& Entertainment: |
Pubs and bars.
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| Shopping: |
Almost all type of shopping is available in Birkirkara |
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| Beaches in Birkirkara: |
There are no beaches in Birkirkara, nearest beach is
in Sliema |
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| Nearby
Towns and Villages: |
Iklin, Balzan, Lija, Santa Venera,
Msida, Naxxar |
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| Why Stay in Birkirkara? |
A very central, busy town, with an
old village core - not much accommodation is available
however. |
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| Calendar of Events: |
• 24th August - Feast of St.Helen
• 21st June - Feast of St Joseph the Worker
• 18th July - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
• 22nd May - Feast of St.Anthony of Padova |
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