Kalkara:
Kalkara is a small town in Malta, with a current population of 2,871 (Nov 2005). The name comes from the Latin word for lime (Calce), as there was a lime kiln present there since Roman times.[1]
[edit] History
Being on the suburb of Birgu, the village of Calcara was very familiar to the fishermen and boatmen of that neighbourhood. It was considered as a resting place because of its environmental surroundings.
Throughout the years Calcara became a locality enriched with historical sites and places of interest while keeping its original character of being a quiet place where one can enjoy the views in full relaxation.
Miramax Films shot Pinocchio here in 2002.
[edit] Band Clubs
- St. Joseph Club Sacred Family Philarmonic (Ċirkolu San Ġużepp Filarmonika Sagra Familja)
- St. Joseph Band Club A.D. 1987 (L-Għaqda Mużikali San Ġużepp A.D. 1987)
[edit] Local Council
The current local council members are:
- Michael Cohen (Mayor)
- Speranza Chircop
- Joseph Vella
- Roderick Mizzi
- Maria Sultana
- Bighi
- Fort Ricasoli
- Il-Wileġ (The Open Fields)
- It-Turretta (The Turrett)
- Kalkara Creek
- Ricasoli Point
- Rinella Bay
- San Pietru (Saint Peter)
- Santa Liberata (Saint Liberatas)
- Santu Rokku (Saint Rocco)
- Smart City Malta (Ricasoli Industrial Estate)
- Ta' Tewma (Garlic's Village)
- Ta' Wied Għammieq (Ghammieq Valley's Village)
- Tar-Ramel (Sandy Village)
- Wied Rinella (Rinella Valley)
[edit] Main Roads
- Misraħ l-Arċisqof Gonzi (Archbishop Gonzi Square)
- Triq il-Marina (Marina Street)
- Triq il-Missjoni Taljana (Italian Mission Street)
- Triq Rinella (Rinella Road)
- Triq San Leonardu (St. Leonard Street)
- Triq Santa Liberta (St Libertas Street)
- Triq Santu Rokku (St Rocco Street)
- Xatt tal-Kalkara (Kalkara Strand)
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
Coordinates: 35°53′21″N 14°31′46″E / 35.88917, 14.52944
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