Things to do in Mqabba

VINCENTI TOWER

The Vincenti Tower is a tower in Mqabba constructed in 1726 by Fra Orfeo de Vincenzo. In order to utilise it as an observation post, the British military requisitioned the tower from its owner Sir William John England on June 2, 1941, during World War II. However, due to its proximity to the RAF Luqa base, it was vulnerable to aerial attacks. On April 12, 1942, it was struck; the bottom story was damaged, albeit the building held.

MINTNA CATACOMBS

The Tal-Mintna Catacombs are composed of burial rooms where ancient rites were formerly carried out. Theys are made up of several separate underground clusters of adjacent burial chambers. These three catacombs are joined to create a single larger complex. The burial chambers are lavishly decorated, and many window tombs include scallop-shell carvings along with elaborate pilasters flanking the entrance to each tomb. Tal-Mintna Catacombs are accessible only through appointments.

A STROLL AROUND ĦAL-MILLIERI

Qrendi, Mqabba, and Zurrieq surround the abandoned rural region of Ħal-Millieri. The parish church of Qrendi serves as the starting point. The trail passes through Mqabba, finishing in Zurrieq. Through this walk, you will be visiting multiple attractions from each of these villagges, ranging from Mqabba’s Parish Church to the Old Hospital, and Qrendi’s St. Catherine Chapel. Experience the surrounding landscape, baroque churches, and their historical atmosphere through this comforting and

VILLAGE FEAST OF ST MARY

The St. Mary Fireworks Factory will present its distinctive pyrotechnic show on August 14th. This occurs close to a supposed "tower of light" that stands at the village's boundary. The tower, a 45-meter-high steel structure, is loaded with more than 1,400 petards, which are released using a computerised system that syncs the show to music. The performance makes full use of the tower and the nearby fields to produce an hour-long extravaganza of nonstop colour, lights, and fantastic formations appearing in the sky.