Lija
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Motto: Suave Fructu Rubeo |
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| Official name: | Ħal Lija |
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| Latitude: | 35°54 '5" N |
| Longitude: | 14°26 '50" E |
| Population total: | 2,779 (Nov 2005) |
| Borders: | Attard, Balzan, Iklin, Mosta, Naxxar |
| Patron saint: | Our Saviour |
| Website: | lija.gov.mt |
| Three Villages of Malta | |
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| Balzan - Attard - Lija |
Lija (or Ħal Lija) is a small village located approximately in the centre of Malta with 2,779 inhabitants residing in it (Nov 2005). At Lija one finds a marvellous baroque parish church and not less than seven other small chapels. The parish church is dedicated to Our Saviour. Lija became a parish back in the year 1594, after the small community detached itself from neighbouring village, Birkirkara.
Lija is mostly renowned for its marvellous fireworks shows that attract thousands of local and foreign people during the festa period held in the first week of August. Lija also won international pyrotechnic competitions, and annually participates and wins prestigious prizes in the Malta International Fireworks festival, a yearly attraction for local and foreign fireworks enthusiasts. At Lija there is also the Citrus festival, that is held each year.
At Lija one finds several old houses of character and large citrus gardens. One of the main attraction of this village is the unique Belveder tower. The official University Residence of the University of Malta is also situated in this village.
British author Anthony Burgess, whose works include A Clockwork Orange, resided in Lija for three years (1968-1970), thus rendering Malta one of the milestones of his legendary travels.
[edit] Lija Main Roads
- Triq il-Mosta (Mosta Road)
- Triq Mifsud Bonnici
- Triq Sant' Antnin (St Anthony Street)
- Triq Sir Ugo Mifsud
- Vjal it-Trasfigurazzjoni (Trasfiguration Avenue)
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