Tarxien Temples
It-Tempji ta' Ħal Tarxien
Megalithic temple complex from around 3150–2500 BC, famous for its finely carved spiral patterns and fragments of a giant goddess statue.
The Tarxien Temples are part of the “Megalithic Temples of Malta” World Heritage Site and consist of four interconnected temples built around 3150–2500 BC. They are best known for their elaborate decoration: stones carved with spirals and animal reliefs, and the lower half of a plump goddess statue, originally about 2.5 m tall (the original is in the National Archaeological Museum in Valletta, and a replica stands on site). The site is covered by a protective canopy and has walkways and information panels. Admission is about €6. It is about 500 m from the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, so you can visit both, although the Hypogeum needs to be booked weeks in advance.
Opening hours
Daily 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
- Birgu (Vittoriosa) & the Three Cities
- Fort St. Angelo
- Lascaris War Rooms
- Upper Barrakka Gardens & Saluting Battery
- St. John's Co-Cathedral
- Valletta
- Grandmaster's Palace