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Discover Zurrieq in Malta
Zurrieq in the region of Iż-Żurrieq with its 9,149 habitants is a town located in Malta - some 5 mi or ( 8 km ) South-West of Valletta , the country's capital .
Local time in Zurrieq is now 12:51 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Malta " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Tripoli, Sousse, Vittoria, Syracuse, and Scicli. When in this area, you might want to check out Tripoli . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Zurrieq ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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CYPRUS AIRWAYS vs AIR MALTA (Photos)
Comparing airlines. ..
Largest Catherine Wheel On Earth Guinness World Record.
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First Airbus A380 in Malta, 19 March 2011
Lufthansa Airbus A380 reg. D-AIMA in all its splendour near Lufthansa Technik hangar and flypast. Views from every angle, inside and out. Spectacular and historic! ..
Air Malta Airbus A320 flight KM398 - Taking off from Malta
October 3rd 2008. Airbus A320 taking off from Malta International Airport. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Xarolla Windmill
The Xarolla Windmill at Żurrieq, Malta is one of the windmills constructed by the Knights of Malta in the villages and towns of Malta. In 1674 Grand Master Nicolas Cotoner built five windmills around Malta. One of these was the windmill built in Nigret, Zurrieq, known as Tal-Qaret. In 1724, Grand Master Antonio Manoel de Vilhena built another windmill next to it, known as Ta' Marmara, which was the surname of the first person to work in the same windmill, Luret Marmara.
Located at 35.83 14.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Medavia
Medavia (Mediterranean Aviation Co. Ltd) is an airline based in Luqa, Malta. It operates ad hoc charters and long term leases mainly in North Africa supporting the oil industry and the provision of VIP charters. Its main bases are Malta International Airport and Tripoli International Airport, Libya. Medavia has around 170 employees (as of 2007).
Located at 35.84 14.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Ħaġar Qim
Ħaġar Qim (English: Standing/Worshipping Stones) is a megalithic temple complex found on the Mediterranean island of Malta, dating from the Ġgantija phase (3600-3200 BC). The Megalithic Temples of Malta are among the most ancient religious sites on Earth, described by the World Heritage Sites committee as "unique architectural masterpieces. " In 1992 UNESCO recognized Ħaġar Qim and four other Maltese megalithic structures as World Heritage Sites.
Located at 35.83 14.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
RAF Luqa
Royal Air Force Luqa was a flying station and location of RAF Mediterranean Command headquarters of the Royal Air Force on the island of Malta during World War II. Particularly during the Siege of Malta from 1941 to 1943, RAF Luqa was a very important base for British Commonwealth forces fighting against Italy and Germany for naval control of the Mediterranean and for ground control of North Africa.
Located at 35.86 14.48 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Mnajdra
Mnajdra is a megalithic temple complex found on the southern coast of the Mediterranean island of Malta. Mnajdra is approximately 500 metres from the Ħaġar Qim megalithic complex. Mnajdra was built around the fourth millennium BCE; the Megalithic Temples of Malta are among the most ancient religious sites on Earth, described by the World Heritage Sites committee as "unique architectural masterpieces.
Located at 35.83 14.44 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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