Girna - an old stone shelter

4.8(5)
X82X+2X, Mellieħa, Malta
5
Landmarks
Age category 18+

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Weather for today

Partly Cloudy

21°C

Moderate rain

Today

Moderate rain

23 — 25°C

Thu

Patchy rain nearby

21 — 24°C

Fri

Sunny

21 — 22°C

Additional conditions

Sunrise

06:57

Sunset

18:46

Max wind

35.6 km/h

Uv Index

0.9

Description

Girna - an old stone shelter is a fascinating historical monument in Malta. This traditional stone structure is a unique example of local architecture that for centuries served as a shelter for shepherds and farmers from inclement weather.

The distinctive domed shape and mortarless construction technique testify to the craftsmanship of the ancient builders. Girna allows you to travel back in time and experience an authentic element of Maltese rural culture.

It is the perfect place for history and architecture lovers who appreciate discovering lesser-known but highly authentic monuments.

Reviews

★4.8(5)
avatarLorenzo Vannoni2 years agoThese small stone "houses," which we Italians might vaguely connect to the nuraghe of Sardinia, have an unclear origin. There are many of them in this part of the island, about thirty of them, many protected as part of the Mellieħa nature reserve. In the past, they were used as warehouses, but the oldest were perhaps used as homes. This one is very small, and when I visited in early May, there were no tourists, despite it being just a few steps from the road accessible to cars. There are no signs mentioning it. It's a lovely spot for photos because from here you can enjoy a beautiful view of the island and the cultivated fields below.
avatarVlad Malyshev3 months ago
avatarSzabolcs Kovacs4 months ago

Where are we?

X82X+2X, Mellieħa, Malta

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