Megalithic stones at the Tarxien Temples
The covered walkway through the stone doorway at the Tarxien Temples
The lower half of a large prehistoric stone figure at Tarxien
Rows of massive limestone blocks in the Tarxien Temples
A huge carved stone bowl in the temple complex
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Ħal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex

Tarxien

Four linked 5,000-year-old temples with carved spirals and animal reliefs, under a protective canopy.

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  • Ages: 10+ yrs
  • Setting: Indoor & outdoor
  • Price: From €3
  • Opening: Open until 18:00
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The Tarxien temples are known for their decorated stones: spirals, rows of animals and the lower half of a giant figure. A raised walkway under a shelter lets you look down into the temple rooms.

The walkway is step-free and the visit takes under an hour.

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  • Step-free access

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