Megalithic temples of Malta it is an itinerary that develops in Malta.
Introduction
In Malta there are several megalithic temples from prehistoric times which constitute an important piece for the reconstruction of one of the first European civilizations. Six of these monuments have been registered in the Unesco Heritage register, but there are several temples on the island.
How to get
 | To learn more, see: How to get to Valletta. |
The reference point for this itinerary is Valletta from where it is easier to take buses or start a tour with your own means.
Preparations
For the visit to the monuments you can opt for the rental of a car or a scooter or taking advantage of the buses whose timetables can be consulted at the website of the Maltese institution.
Stages
Island of Malta
Megalithic temples of Malta: full screen map.The itinerary is organized following a clockwise direction of the island for reasons of mere practicality. It can be done by considering all sites or by skipping.
- Temples of Kordin.
The temples can be visited by appointment. For info send an email to [email protected]. 
- 1 Kordin I.
- 2 Kordin II.
- 3 Kordin III (Stop "Kordin", bus 2, 3, 4, 213.).
4 Tarxien Temples, Neolithic Temples Street, Tarxien (The reference stop is "Neolithic". From Valletta by bus 81, 82, 84, 85, 88 it takes about 20 minutes.), ☎ 356 21 695 578. 
€ 6 full price, € 4.50 reduced, € 3 children (Sep 2018). Mon-Sun 09: 00-17: 00. 
The temples can be visited by appointment. For info send an email to 
€ 6 full price, € 4.50 reduced, € 3 children (Sep 2018). 
- 5 Borġ in-Nadur, Sqaq in-Nadur, Birżebbuġa (30 min from Valletta bus 80 and 82 stop "Nadur", 20 min from the airport with bus 119 stop "Nadur", from Tar-Rabbat with bus 210.), ☎ 356 21650840. € 3 full, € 2.5 reduced, € 2 children (Sep 2018). Mon-Sun 09: 00-17: 00. Tickets for this site cannot be taken on site but must be purchased in advance at one of the Malta Heritage museums.
- 6 Tas-Silġ, Triq Xrobb L-Għaġin, Marsaxlokk (Bus stop "Abdosir"). It can be visited by appointment. For info send an email to [email protected].
- 7 Xrobb l-Għaġin Temple (The nearest stop is "Delimara" then it is necessary to walk for about 3 km, it is located next to the hostel of the same name.). free. Few legible traces remain of this temple in the ground.
- 8 Hagar Qim, Qrendi (30 min from Valletta by bus 74 stop "Hagar". 40 min from Rabat by bus 201 stop "Hagar".), ☎ 356 21 424 231. € 10 full price, € 7.50 reduced, € 5.50 children (Sep 2018). From 1st October to 31st May, Mon-Sun 09: 00-17: 00. From 1st June to 30th September, Mon-Sun 09: 00-18: 00. The ticket includes admission to the temple, visitor center and Mnajdra temple.
- 9 Temple of Menaidra, Qrendi (near Hagar Qim), ☎ 356 21 424 231. € 10 full, € 7.50 reduced, € 5.50 children (Sep 2018). From 1st October to 31st May, Mon-Sun 09: 00-17: 00. From 1st June to 30th September, Mon-Sun 09: 00-18: 00. The ticket includes admission to the temple, visitor center and Hagar Qim temple.
- 10 Browse, St. Anne Square, Żebbiegħ (40 min from Valletta with bus 238 stop "Temi", or bus 101 coming from the north of the island.), ☎ 356 21 580 590. € 3.50 full, € 3 reduced, € 2.5 children (Sep 2018). Mon-Sun: 09: 00-17: 00. The visit is allowed for a maximum of 15 visitors at a time.
- 11 Temples of Ta Hagrat (Ta ’’aġrat), St. Peter Street, Mġarr (40 min from Valletta with bus 238 stop "Mgarr" or "Teatrali"), ☎ 356 21 586 264. € 3.50 full, € 3 reduced, € 2.5 children (Sep 2018). Mon-Sun: 09: 00-17: 00. The visit is allowed for a maximum of 15 visitors at a time.
- 12 Tal-Qadi Temple, Triq Il-Papa Alessandru VII, Balzan (The nearest stop is "Burmarrad" then you have to reach it on foot.).
- 13 Buġibba Temple, Triq Il-Papa Gwanni Pawlu II, Buġibba. The site is located inside the Dolmen Hotel Malta, for entry ask at the hotel lobby.
Gozo
- 14 Gigantia (Ġgantija), John Otto Bayer Street (Bus 307 from Rabat (Victoria), get off at the stop Ġgantija), ☎ 356 21 553 194. € 9 full, € 7 reduced, € 5 children (Sep 2018). From 1st October to 31st May, Mon-Sun 09: 00-17: 00. From 1st June to 30th September, Mon-Sun 09: 00-18: 00. The ticket also includes the Ta 'Kola mill.
- 15 Temple of Santa Verna, Xaghra (Stop "Warda" bus 307.). Free use.
- 16 Circular Temple of Xagħra (Iċ-Ċirku tax-Xagħra). Closed, open by appointment. For info send an email to [email protected].
Safety
For those visiting the Tas-Silġ Temple there are restrictions for the protection of bees.
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