| Getting
There: |
Bus numbers: 42, 60, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67. 68, 141 |
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| About Gzira: |
Gzira is a modern locality which is situated along the
strand of Marsamxett harbor. It derives its name from
an island (gzira in Maltese) situated in the middle of the harbor; Manoel
Island which was named after the Grandmaster Manuel
De Vilhena who built Fort Manoel in 1726.
In the mid-19th century the first houses started to
be built in Gzira by Chevalier Jacob Taliaferro, and
eventuality led to other people to do similarly. In
the village core you can still find houses of character
with their typical small balconies. Today the population
is approximately 8,000 and this increase gave way to
new and modern buildings. |
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| Places to Visit in
Gzira: |
• Yacht Marina gardens
• Monument of the Council of Europe
• Fortifications |
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| Activities
& Entertainment: |
National Pool and Sports Centre,
Bars and Restaurants |
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| Shopping: |
Almost all type of shopping is available in Gzira |
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| Beaches in Gzira: |
There are no beaches in Gzira, nearest beach is in Sliema |
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| Nearby
Towns and Villages: |
Sliema & Ta' Xbiex |
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| Why Stay in Gzira? |
Just minutes away from Sliema, the
Yacht Marina, and regular buses can take you to Valletta
and St Julians.
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| Calendar of Events: |
• 13th July - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
• 20th – 23rd October - The Rolex Middle Sea Race
• 9th - 14th November - Blue Dolphin of Malta - International
Underwater Photographic Exhibition
• 31st July - Classic Rock Festival |
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