Tarxien Temples

Why go

Spiral patterns, animal reliefs and unusual chamber arrangements reveal the builders' skill and the diversity within Malta's temple tradition. The central structure has six chambers, unlike the usual plans at other sites. Some original decorated slabs are protected in Valletta's archaeology museum, so visiting both places makes the relationship clearer.

What to look for

• Spiral-decorated screens and altars
• Animal reliefs in the stonework
• The central structure's six-chamber plan

Useful to know

• Combine Tarxien with the archaeology museum to compare protected originals with the site.
• Keep Tarxien and the Hypogeum as separate visits with separate access arrangements.

Your next visit

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