Monuments to visit Naxxar

Adorning the square of the parish church, this unique palace (not to be confused with Valletta) belonged originally to a noble Maltese family, the Parisio, who in 1798 helped the villagers in their struggle against the French. Later, a family of bankers, the Scicluna, took over the palace, restored it and replaced a beautiful garden. Finally, during World War II, the palace was leased to the RAF, British aviation. Opened today to visitors, it is interesting for its frescoes, paintings and Italian gardens. Don't miss these beautiful gardens, which can be visited alone.

By the end of the Abyssinian Crisis in 1936, the British military authorities had already adopted a defence plan for Malta in which three successive lines of defence were to be constructed, each consisting of some 280 concrete defence posts. Depending on their position, these were beach, depth and reserve defence lines. Located at the edge of Naxxar, Reserve Post R 15 belonged to a reserve line of defence and was positioned on a strategic road, linking the north and south of the island.