Places worth the detour in Rabat
47 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Rabat, Malta, across 5 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (15). Best known: Ġgantija. 42 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 47, ranked 47
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Ġgantija
Ruins & the uncanny · 36th century BC · Renowned
Megalithic temple complex from the Neolithic on the Mediterranean island of Gozo
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2.Megalithic Temples of Malta
Ruins & the uncanny · 36th century BC · Renowned
Several prehistoric temples on the Maltese Islands
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3.Azure Window
Nature & landscapes · 19th century · Renowned
Former natural limestone arch in the Maltese island of Gozo
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8.Cathedral of the Assumption of the Madonna
Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem
Church in Gozo, Malta
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11.St George's Basilica, Victoria
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Church in Victoria on the island of Gozo, Malta
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16.Għar Qawqla
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Limestone formation located off Marsalforn on the island of Gozo in Malta
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20.Xlendi Tower
Built landmarks · 17th century · Hidden gem
Small watchtower near Xlendi Bay (Malta)
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22.Basilica of the Visitation, Għarb
Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem
Church in Għarb, Malta
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24.Wied il-Mielaħ Window
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Natural arch on the northwestern coast of the island of Gozo
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27.Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, Nadur
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Church building in Nadur, Malta
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30.Garzes Tower
Built landmarks · 17th century · Hidden gem
St Martin's Tower, also Garzes Tower, Italian called Torre Garzes, was the first watchtower built by the Hospitallers on the Maltese islands. It served as a mo…
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37.St. Cecilia Chapel
Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem
Former Roman Catholic chapel in Għajnsielem, Malta
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40.Qolla l-Bajda Battery
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
Artillery Battery in Gozo, Malta
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43.Gran Castello Historic House
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Victoria, Malta
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45.Ramla Left Battery
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
Former military battery in Gozo, Malta
