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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.

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1. Fort St Angelo
Fort St Angelo is a large fortification in Birgu, Malta.

2. Grand Harbour
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:

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Birgu tourist attractions and interesting places

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Upper Barrakka Gardens

The Upper Barrakka Gardens (Il-Barrakka ta' Fuq) is a public garden in

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Triton Fountain (Malta)

The Triton Fountain is the central feature in City Gate Square,

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St. John's Co-Cathedral

St. Johns Co-Cathedral (Maltese: Kon-Katidral ta’ San Ġwann), lo

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Fort Saint Elmo

Fort Saint Elmo is a fortification in Valletta, Malta. It stands on

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Fort St Angelo

Fort St Angelo is a large fortification in Birgu, Malta.

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Auberge de Castille

The Auberge de Castille (Maltese: Il-Berġa ta' Kastilja) is located

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Manoel Theatre

The Manoel Theatre (Teatru Manoel, in Maltese) is reputed to be

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Casa Rocca Piccola

Casa Rocca Piccola is a palace in Malta, that is still lived in today

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Fort Rinella

Fort Rinella is a Victorian fortification on the island of Malta. It

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National Museum of Archaeology, Malta

Museum of Archaeology in Valletta, Malta, displays an exceptional

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Grandmaster's Palace

The Grandmaster's Palace is a palace in Valletta, Malta, currently

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Malta Maritime Museum

The Malta Maritime Museum is found in Birgu. The aim of this museum is

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Valletta Waterfront

The Valletta Waterfront, in Valletta, Malta, is Grand Master Pinto's

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National Museum of Fine Arts, Malta

The National Museum of Fine Arts is Malta’s major museum for the v

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Seagull II Luxury Historic Static Charter

starting $341

Valletta Luxury Boutique Apartment

starting $0

Palazzo Consiglia

starting $240

British Hotel

starting $172

Grand Harbour Hotel

starting $185

Valletta Merisi Suites

starting $180

Valletta Barrakka Suites

starting $145

Ursulino Valletta

starting $209

Flight tickets to Birgu

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