Paola Attractions
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Paola (pop. 12,000), lying south of Mars 1km / 0.75mi from Grand Harbor, is a modern town with streets laid out on a regular grid plan.
Paola is the 17th century "new town" sewn into the north edge of Tarxien. Called Casal Nouva when it was founded in 1626, it was designed for the higher ground above the harbor to catch the sea breezes of summer. One of the sights here is the 1626 church Santa Ubaldesca, 350m west of the prison, and the new church dedicated to Christ the King, built in 1924. It has a Neo-Classical style and was built using modern techniques and materials.
Paola is the 17th century "new town" sewn into the north edge of Tarxien. Called Casal Nouva when it was founded in 1626, it was designed for the higher ground above the harbor to catch the sea breezes of summer. One of the sights here is the 1626 church Santa Ubaldesca, 350m west of the prison, and the new church dedicated to Christ the King, built in 1924. It has a Neo-Classical style and was built using modern techniques and materials.
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Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni
Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni is an underground labyrinth of passages, stairways, and chambers, dating back to 5,000- to 7,000 years ago. It was the site of religious rituals and burials.
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Tarxien
Tarxien is a significant archeological attraction in Malta. This pre-historic cult site was first built in 3000 BC and excavated in 1914.
