Religious site
Buġibba Temple
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Buġibba Temple is a compact megalithic site dating from the Tarxien phase (c. 3000–2500 BC), located in a residential area of St Paul's Bay. Despite its size, it features a well-preserved trilithon entrance, a central court, and an altar with pitted decorations. Visitors can explore the temple remains up close, imagining the rituals once held there. Its setting amid modern buildings creates a striking contrast between ancient and contemporary Malta.
Don't miss
- Trilithon entrance made of three upright stones supporting a horizontal capstone
- Pitted altar stone with decorative carvings
- Central court area with remains of megalithic walls
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Buġibba Temple
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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