Madliena

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Madliena is a site in Swieqi, Malta, whose name is a reference to Mary Magdalene. Consequently, Madliena is often referred to as a Holy site.

There is no tangibile evidence that Mary Magdelene was ever shipwrecked on Malta before arriving in France (as is sometimes believed). However, there is evidence that a strong cult devoted to Magdelene existed^{[citation needed]}, and Madliena did have a church/chapel dedicated to Mary Magdelene. Sailors would pay their respects to the Magdelene every time they saw the Chapel of Madliena from the seas.

Madliena is also home to the famous Madliena tower, which served as a beacon, used mostly by the Knights of Saint John.

Currently Madliena, situated at high elevation, is replete with villas and terraced houses. It forms part of the Swieqi local council.

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• Pictures of Madliena Fort