Tarxien, MaltaĦal Tarxien TemplesBarrakka LiftSant' Antnin Family ParkSan Ġwann ParishPlaymobil Fun ParkDelimara
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Tarxien

Tarxien is a town in Malta of about 7,761 people. Within 50 km by road there are 250 places to visit: 81 churches, 81 forts & heritage and 20 museums. The must-see places are Ħal Tarxien Temples, Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum and Parish Church of Christ the King.

35.8658° N, 14.5150° EPop. 7,761

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Within 30 km238 places
Within 50 km250
Must-see71
Notable179
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Ħal Tarxien Temples, church near Tarxien
Must-see

Ħal Tarxien Temples

Church · 1 km

Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, heritage site near Tarxien
Must-see

Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum

Heritage site · 1 km

Parish Church of Christ the King, church near Tarxien
Must-see

Parish Church of Christ the King

Church · 1 km

Places near Tarxien by type

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One day from Tarxien

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:11 pm

37 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Tarxien
  2. San Ġwann Parishchurch · 30 min
  3. Upper Barrakka Gardensgarden · 45 min
  4. Sant' Antnin Family Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Delimarabeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Playmobil Fun Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Tarxien
Today’s loopTarxienStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tarxien?

Ħal Tarxien Temples (church, about 1 km), Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (heritage site, about 1 km), Parish Church of Christ the King (church, about 1 km), Chinese Garden of Serenity (garden, about 1 km), Mariam Al-Batool Mosque (mosque, about 2 km), Cottonera Lines (heritage site, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Tarxien?

250 places on Spotwander: 81 churches, 81 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 18 other attractions, 16 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest church to Tarxien?

Ħal Tarxien Temples, about 1 km by road; Parish Church of Christ the King (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Tarxien?

Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, about 1 km by road; Hompesch Arch (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tarxien?

Start in Tarxien, visit San Ġwann Parish, then Upper Barrakka Gardens, then Sant' Antnin Family Park, then Delimara, then Playmobil Fun Park, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.