Birgu is one of towns in
Malta situated some 10 km north-west of
Haż-Żabbar and 10 km from
the capital, 130 km south-west of Malta -
Italy border. It has a population of 3,000 people. Birgu is a popular tourist destination thanks to its forts and nature reserves.
Luqa (IATA: MLA) is the nearest airport to Birgu, situated just 10 km to the south-west.
Best things to see in it
Fort St Angelo is a large fortification in Birgu, Malta.
The Grand Harbour (Maltese: il-Port il-Kbir; Italian: Porto Grande), also known as the Port of Valletta, is a natural harbour on the island of Malta. It has been substantially modified over the years with extensive docks (Malta Dockyard), wharves, and fortifications.
If you have seen everything in Birgu already, take a look on the outskirts of the town. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:
If you're interested in some photographs of Birgu - take a look at our gallery