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Hagar Qim

Qrendi, Island of Malta, Malta
2142 4231
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Qrendi
4.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Islands
Owner description: The prehistoric site of Ħaġar Qim consists of a group of monumental megalithic buildings. These were built during the late Neolithic, around 5,000...... more » Owner description: The prehistoric site of Ħaġar Qim consists of a group of monumental megalithic buildings. These were built during the late Neolithic, around 5,000 years ago. The largest megalith used in any of the Maltese ‘temples’, measuring up to 6.4 metres, is located within this temple.Today these buildings are usually called “temples” however we know very little about what went on inside them. The nearest site to Ħaġar Qim is that of Mnajdra, which is about 500 metres downhill to the west. A fully accessible Visitor’s Centre offers numerous attractions in itself, including an audio-visual hall and interactive displays that assist visitors in understanding the historical and archaeological background of the surrounding megalithic templesShelters, financed by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), have been built over the Ħaġar Qim Temples and the nearby Mnajdra Temples, to protect them from the elements and help preserve them for future generations.Malta’s temples and the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum are designated UNESCO World Heritage sites. « less
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England
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

You'd need to be interested in 'old stuff' but we found it really interesting. Blown away by how old it is. Bit of a hike down to the second temple complex OK if you're able bodied but bit of a hike otherwise. So interesting to see those ancient stones. Good visitors centre with little fimshow to see first, More

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Nebraska
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The size and scale of these stones are amazing. Museum and visitor's center are newly built and are comfortable. It was humbling to walk and roam through this ancient site. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

I and my friend visited this temple at the end of March. We saw few other historical sighseeign so we get there around 4 pm. The place was almost empty as there wasn't tourist season yet. The ticket to see the temple was 9pp/person. So we decided not to buy it as the place supposed to be closed any minute.... More

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Hampshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Covered in since last visit..Could do with some more of the history and may be a model of what it looked like. Interesting non the less. More

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Malta
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Here you can see remains of dwelling of past civilizations. There is a long walk down and back up again to see the temples though. More

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Helsinki, Finland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Without the background information provided by the visitors' center one would easily get the feeling of staring at stones. I do understand that the precious historical site needs to be protected from the weather, but the tentlike structures covering the place somewhat spoil the view and the atmosphere. More

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St Albans, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

A fascinating insight into ancient man for adults, a pile of stones if you are a Teenager. The restaurant above the site on the top of the hill has some breathtaking views, and some expensive pizza. More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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I'm glad we went to see these temples, the views were lovely and it was interesting. There are two temples on the cliff and a visitor centre where there is some information. They have put large white tents over the two sites themselves to protect the limestone from the weather. Understandable, but it makes it hard to imagine what they... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

Unlike the Tarxien temples these ruins remain in the context of the landscape where they were built. This gives a better insight into what they might have meant to the people and their community of the time. Unlike Tarxien as well, there is a good modern visitor centre with exhibits and displays that explain the context and discuss the probable... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

The temple is covered by a white tent which has killed the plants and lichens on the stones, leaving the limestone a soft pink colour. the surrounding maquis is very rich botanically. The associated rock water cisterns are well worth the ten minute walk. More

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