Birkirkara, Local council in Eastern Region, Malta
The municipality spreads across 2.7 square kilometers of central Malta, containing narrow streets, modern sections, and traditional houses among residential neighborhoods.
The settlement dates to 1402, growing from a single parish into multiple autonomous districts that later developed into separate towns including Sliema and Msida.
St Helen Basilica houses Malta's largest bell and serves as the focal point for annual celebrations featuring morning processions on the first Sunday after August 18.
The Malta Financial Services Authority maintains its headquarters in Birkirkara, making it a central location for business and administrative services.
The Old Railway Station, transformed into a public garden, preserves elements of Malta's former rail system that connected Valletta to Rabat.
Location: Eastern Region (Lvant)
Elevation above the sea: 40 m
Part of: Eastern Region (Lvant)
Shares border with: Balzan, Iklin, Qormi, Santa Venera, Msida, San Ġwann, Attard
Website: https://birkirkaralc.gov.mt/en
GPS coordinates: 35.90000,14.46667
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
Wignacourt Aqueduct
1.2 km
St Helen's Basilica
123 m
Church of St Mary
641 m
Sanctuary of Our Lady Tal-Ħerba
195 m
Tal-Wejter Tower
319 m
Villa Lauri
393 m
Ta' Ganu Windmill
965 m
Church of St. Alphonse Liguori
814 m
Church of St. Roque, Balzan
1.2 km
Church Annunciation of Our Lady
1.2 km
Victory Church
351 m
Church of St Roque
22 m
Church of St Paul
526 m
Church of Mary Help of Christians
557 m
Church of St. Anard
1.2 km
Church of St Francis of Assisi
243 m
Church of St Anthony
234 m
Statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
437 m
Statue of St Michael
521 m
Statue of St Helen
388 m
Stone Cross
1.1 km
Niche of the Madonna tar-Rummiena
1.2 km
Niche of the Crucifix
1.2 km
Relief of St Francis of Assisi
410 m
Niche of St. Paul
1.1 km
Niche of the Immaculate Conception
1.2 km
Niche of St. Roque
1.2 km
Niche of St. Roque
1 kmReviews
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