| Getting
There: |
Bus numbers: 40, 44, 45, 47, 49, 55, 58 |
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| About Lija: |
Lija has its origins in prehistory as is evident from
the Megalithic tombs unearthed by Din l-Art Helwa in
1967, however the present village derives from the elevation
to parochial status in the late 16th century. Residents
amount to over three thousand. All Three Villages of
Attard, Balzan and Lija, lay within the parish boundaries
of Birkirkara. In 1594
Lija contains numerous large country residences, many
of which have seen a variety of historical events. Villa
Preziosi was used by the French troops before they the
village. In 1837, a time when primary education was
introduced in Malta, Lija was among the first to have
its own school being situated in one of the large houses
adjacent to San Anton Gardens |
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| Places to Visit in
Lija: |
• The Church Museum
• The Alleys
• The Belveder
• The corner niches in alleys and old area.
• Architecture of some old houses
• The Old Mill
• The Old Cemetery known as Tal-Abbati in Hal Mann |
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| Activities
& Entertainment: |
Some village pubs and wine bars.
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| Shopping: |
Shopping is limited but all necessities can be found |
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| Beaches in Lija: |
There are no beaches in Lija, nearest beach is in St.julians |
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| Nearby
Towns and Villages: |
Iklin, Balzan Attard and Birkirkara |
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| Why Stay in Lija? |
Historic village, tranquil, yet
centrally located.
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| Calendar of Events: |
• 6th August - Feast of Our Savior |
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