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City and Local council in Port Region, Malta
Birgu (Maltese: Il-Birgu [ɪlˈbɪrɡʊ], Italian: Vittoriosa), also known by its title Città Vittoriosa ('Victorious City'), is an old fortified city on the
Birgu
Species of crustacean
The coconut crab (Birgus latro) is a terrestrial species of giant hermit crab, and is also known as the robber crab or palm thief. It is the largest living
Coconut_crab
Ottoman Empire's invasion of Malta in 1565
de Homedes, ordered the strengthening of Fort St. Angelo at the tip of Birgu, as well as the construction of two new forts, Fort Saint Michael on the
Great_Siege_of_Malta
Natural harbour in Valletta, Malta
Birgu Fort St. Angelo Dockyard Creek or Cottonera Marina St. Angelo Strand, Birgu Xatt il-Forn, Birgu Xatt ir-Risq, Birgu Xatt San Lawrenz, Birgu Dock
Grand_Harbour
Torture device used by the French and the Spanish
Cavalletto at the Inquisitor's Palace, in Birgu
Wooden_horse_(device)
fortifications of Birgu (Maltese: Is-Swar tal-Birgu) are a series of defensive walls and other fortifications which surround the city of Birgu, Malta. The first
Fortifications_of_Birgu
Administrative division of the Knights Hospitaller
an auberge as its headquarters, some of which still survive in Rhodes, Birgu and Valletta. The Knights Hospitaller began to take the features of a state
Langue_(Knights_Hospitaller)
Bastioned fort in Birgu, Malta
(Maltese: Forti Sant'Anġlu or Fortizza Sant'Anġlu) is a bastioned fort in Birgu, Malta, located at the centre of the Grand Harbour. It was originally built
Fort_St._Angelo
Auberge in Birgu, Malta
The Auberge d'Aragon (Maltese: Berġa ta' Aragona) is an auberge in Birgu, Malta. It was built in the 16th century to house knights of the Order of Saint
Auberge_d'Aragon,_Birgu
Island country in Southern Europe
cultural projects, including the embellishment of Città Vittoriosa (modern Birgu) and the construction of new cities including Città Rohan (modern Ħaż-Żebbuġ)
Malta
City in the Western Region of Malta
arrival of the Order of St. John in 1530, who established their capital at Birgu instead. Mdina experienced a period of decline over the following centuries
Mdina
Evolution of crustaceans into crab-like forms
Jurassic The hairy stone crab (Lomis hirta) Hermit crabs: The coconut crab (Birgus latro) Patagurus rex Infraorder Brachyura (true crabs) First appearance:
Carcinisation
Clock tower in Birgu, Malta
The Birgu Clock Tower (Maltese: It-Torri tal-Arloġġ tal-Birgu), also called the Vittoriosa Clock Tower and originally the Civic Clock Tower, was a clock
Birgu_Clock_Tower
Auberge in Birgu, Malta
Auberge de France (Maltese: Berġa ta' Franza) is an auberge in Birgu, Malta. It was built around 1533 (incorporating an earlier building) to house knights
Auberge_de_France,_Birgu
Island in the Bay of Bengal
List lists North Sentinel as being an important habitat for coconut crabs (Birgus latro), which have been otherwise extirpated from most of the other Andaman
North_Sentinel_Island
Palace in Birgu, Malta
Bishop's Palace (Maltese: Il-Palazz tal-Isqof) is a palatial building in Birgu, Malta which was a residence of the Roman Catholic Bishops of Malta. It
Bishop's_Palace,_Birgu
Public holiday in Malta, 31 March
activities commemorating this date take place at the Freedom Day Monument at Birgu (Vittoriosa) (designed by Anton Agius) and at the War Memorial in Floriana
Freedom_Day_(Malta)
Munitions depot accident in British Malta
40,000 lb (18,000 kg) of gunpowder stored in a magazine (polverista) in Birgu, Malta, mistakenly detonated. The explosion killed an estimated 200 people
1806 Birgu polverista explosion
1806_Birgu_polverista_explosion
Local council in Port Region, Malta
and Arabic, may have given its name to the island and country. Along with Birgu and Senglea, it is one of the Three Cities located within the Grand Harbour
Cospicua
Period in the history of Malta from 1530 to 1798
representative, the Viceroy of Sicily. The Order settled in the town of Birgu and made it their capital. The ancient fortress known as Castrum Maris was
Hospitaller_Malta
Military unit
became a slum known as the Manderaggio. Eventually, an arsenal was built in Birgu in 1597. A dock was built in Valletta's ditch in 1654, but it closed in
Navy of the Order of Saint John
Navy_of_the_Order_of_Saint_John
Local council in Port Region, Malta
Creek. The town has its own Local Council and is bordered by the cities of Birgu and Żabbar, as well as the town of Xgħajra. The village of Kalkara developed
Kalkara
Italian architect (1518–1558)
Genga undertook major alterations to the façade of Auberge de France in Birgu, Malta. Genga was one of several architects who made preliminary sketches
Bartolommeo_Genga
Topics referred to by the same term
possesses the longest leg span of any marine crab species alive Coconut crab (Birgus latro), the largest terrestrial invertebrate species alive Tasmanian giant
Giant_crab
Maltese underground grain silos
quantities of wheat. These structures, primarily located in Valletta, Floriana, Birgu, Senglea, Mdina and Gozo, were crucial in ensuring food security on the
Il-Fosos
Defensive military constructions of the Maltese archipelago
Hospitallers built new bastioned fortifications, such as the fortifications of Birgu and Valletta, and upgraded the medieval defences. By the end of the 18th
Fortifications_of_Malta
Catholic military order
Langues. This structure was maintained in Birgu (1530–1571) and then Valletta (from 1571). The auberges in Birgu remain, mostly undistinguished 16th-century
Knights_Hospitaller
Palace in Birgu, Malta
Il-Palazz tal-Inkwiżitur), also known as the Sacred Palace, is a palace in Birgu, Malta. It was the seat of the Maltese Inquisition from 1574 to 1798, under
Inquisitor's_Palace
Ethnic group in the Mediterranean island
consolidated community of Catholic Greeks discarded its traditional center in Birgu and moved its base to Valletta, after which it became prone to assimilation
Greeks_in_Malta
Auberge in Birgu, Malta
(Maltese: Berġa tal-Italja, Italian: Albergo d'Italia) was an auberge in Birgu, Malta. It was built in the sixteenth century to house knights of the Order
Auberge_d'Italie,_Birgu
Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller (1464–1534)
the Grand Master. Despite this, the Order settled in the coastal town of Birgu and made it their capital city. They settled in Fort Saint Angelo, which
Philippe Villiers de L'Isle-Adam
Philippe_Villiers_de_L'Isle-Adam
Torture method
Princeton University Press. ISBN 978-0-691-11422-4. "The Inquisitor's Palace in Birgu (Vittoriosa)". Malta Uncovered. Archived from the original on 3 June 2017
Strappado
Central African sultanate from 1501 to 1912
(Arabic: سلطنة وداي Saltanat Waday, French: royaume du Ouaddaï, Fur: Burgu or Birgu; 1635–1912), sometimes referred to as the Maba Sultanate (French: Sultanat
Wadai_Sultanate
Catholic lay religious order
extraterritoriality of the upper portion of Fort St. Angelo in the city of Birgu. Its stated purpose is "to give the Order the opportunity to be better enabled
Sovereign Military Order of Malta
Sovereign_Military_Order_of_Malta
Auberge in Birgu, Malta
The Auberge d'Allemagne (Maltese: Auberge d'Allemagne) was an auberge in Birgu, Malta. It was built in the 16th century to house knights of the Order of
Auberge_d'Allemagne,_Birgu
the all but western suburbs of the capital Valletta and the small cities Birgu, Cospicua, Senglea and Żabbar. Its largest locality is Żabbar; its smallest
Districts_of_Malta
Group of crustaceans
brachyurans but are more closely related to hermit crabs. The coconut crab (Birgus) is a large terrestrial hermit crab of islands in the Pacific and Indian
Crab
Tal-Fuklar Garden (Ġnien Tal-Fuklar) Villa Bologna Gardens Birgu Ditch (Il-Foss tal-Birgu) Blessed Ignatius Falzon Garden (Ġnien Venerabli Nazju Falzon)
List of parks and gardens in Malta
List_of_parks_and_gardens_in_Malta
Electoral district in Malta
have changed many times but it currently consists of the localities of Birgu, Senglea, Cospicua, Żabbar, Kalkara, Xgħajra and part of Fgura. Resigned
District_2,_Malta
Church in Birgu, Malta
(Maltese: Knisja kolleġġjata ta' San Lawrenz) is an old Church situated in Birgu in Malta. In the 'Rollo' (inventory) of the benefices of the churches and
Collegiate Church of Saint Lawrence, Vittoriosa
Collegiate_Church_of_Saint_Lawrence,_Vittoriosa
16th-century French nobleman and military leader
about a month of fierce fighting, but the Order managed to hold out in Birgu and Senglea until a relief force arrived. Ottoman specialist engineers had
Jean_Parisot_de_Valette
Region of Malta
district. Port Region includes 11 local councils of which six are cities: Birgu - Città Vittoriosa Bormla - Città Cospicua Floriana - Città Vilhena Senglea
Port_Region,_Malta
Founder of the Dominican Order (1170–1221)
is celebrated with great pomp and devotion in Malta, in the old city of Birgu and the capital city of Valletta. Pope Pius V, a Dominican friar himself
Dominic_de_Guzmán
Maltese government building
building in Birgu. After the Order moved their headquarters to Valletta, the Castellania moved as well. The Castellania building in Birgu was handed to
Castellania_(Valletta)
iċ-Ċint in Żurrieq Tal-Barmil in Gozo Tal-Bebbux in Żurrieq Tal-Ħawli in Birgu Tal-Millieri in Għaxaq Tal-Plier in Żabbar Tal-Qattus (Birkirkara) in Birkirkara
Local_councils_of_Malta
Maltese bishop
by Pope Pius VII Rank Cardinal Personal details Born (1757-04-01)1 April 1757 Birgu, Hospitaller Malta Died 3 August 1843(1843-08-03) (aged 86) Senigallia,
Fabrizio Sceberras Testaferrata
Fabrizio_Sceberras_Testaferrata
Early Christian deacon of Rome and martyr
Gamalero, Italy Gross Gartach, Germany Győrszemere, Hungary Huesca, Spain Il-Birgu, Malta Ilaya, Dapitan City, Philippines Limbaži, Latvia Lund, Sweden Montevarchi
Saint_Lawrence
Topics referred to by the same term
used to hold errant Knights of St. John, located in the Fort St Angelo, Birgu, Malta. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title
Guva
Family of crustaceans
Coenobitidae Coenobita perlatus Coconut crab, Birgus latro Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Clade: Pancrustacea Class: Malacostraca
Coenobitidae
Dialect of the Maltese Language
(2006). Kollu Malti: program 9 (in Maltese). L-Università ta' Malta. "Il-Birgu". Malti. Retrieved 14 January 2023. "Isma'". Malti. Retrieved 19 January
Cottonera_dialect
Maltese football club
Stars Football Club are a Maltese football club from the seaside town of Birgu, which currently plays in the Maltese Challenge League. They were founded
Vittoriosa_Stars_F.C.
in the Cittadella Several other batteries within the fortifications of Birgu Anti-aircraft batteries built in World War II are also not included. Notes:
List of fortifications in Malta
List_of_fortifications_in_Malta
t'Għuxa, Cospicua, Tal-Ħawli Birgu (Centre) 3 Blata l-Bajda, Marsa (Aldo Moro Road), Paola, Għajn Dwieli, Cospicua, Birgu (Café Riche), Cospicua (Il-Fortini
List_of_bus_routes_in_Malta
Filippu) Victory Square (Pjazza tal-Belt Vittoriosa) - The main square of Birgu (Città Vittoriosa) 28th February Square (Misraħ Frar 28) Chickens Square
List_of_squares_in_Malta
Liturgical commemorations of the Patron Saint of Peasants
(Italy), Rotterdam (Netherlands), Huesca (Spain), San Lawrenz, Gozo, and Birgu (Malta), Barangay San Lorenzo, San Pablo, Laguna, Balagtas, Bulacan, Balangiga
Feast_of_Saint_Lawrence
at length to carry secret messages in and out of the besieged cities of Birgu and Senglea. Toni Bajada continues to enjoy fame and respect as a folk hero
Toni_Bajada
on August 7, while the main Turkish force was engaged in an assault on Birgu and Senglea. The assault would have likely succeeded were it not for the
Vincenzo_Anastagi
Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta
(capital) (1869) Villa del Priorato di Malta (1869) Malta Fortifications Birgu ( Fort St Angelo (2001)) Senglea (Fort St Michael)^ Mdina Valletta (Fort
Giacomo dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto
Giacomo_dalla_Torre_del_Tempio_di_Sanguinetto
Superfamily of crustaceans (Paguroidea)
the size of a coconut and live 12–70 years. The shell-less hermit crab Birgus latro (coconut crab) is the world's largest terrestrial invertebrate. Most
Hermit_crab
Maltese history
time the Knights had occupied the city of Birgu, which had excellent harbours to house their fleet. Birgu was one of the two major urban places at that
History_of_Malta
). New Holland Publishers. p. 65. ISBN 978-1-84537-871-4. "Birgu's Fortifications". Birgu Local Council. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved
Nicolás_Cotoner
1798 invasion, part of the Mediterranean campaign
of the fortified cities in the Grand Harbour area: Valletta, Floriana, Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua. The other settlements and coastline were to be defended
French_invasion_of_Malta
1551 Ottoman attack on Gozo
Sciberras Peninsula, but they retreated to the Hospitaller base at nearby Birgu upon seeing the invaders' numerical superiority. The Ottomans were able
Invasion_of_Gozo_(1551)
Measures to protect against a military attack by a coastline
Maris was built in Birgu to protect the harbour. The Maltese islands were given to Order of Saint John in 1530, who settled in Birgu and rebuilt the Castrum
Coastal defence and fortification
Coastal_defence_and_fortification
the patron saint of Żejtun and Żurrieq Saint Dominic, the patron saint of Birgu and Valletta Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Qawra Saint George
Christianity_in_Malta
College (Kulleġġ Santa Margarita) - Consists of the primary schools of Birgu, Bormla, Kalkara, Senglea, Xgħajra and Żabbar St. Thomas Moore College (Kulleġġ
List_of_schools_in_Malta
Church building in Birgu, Malta
The Monastery of St. Scholastica is a monastery in Birgu, Malta. The monastery is dedicated to St Scholastica, but the church is dedicated to St Anne
Monastery_of_St_Scholastica
Maltese politician (1890–1962)
Pawlu Boffa Monument at Birgu entrance
Paul_Boffa
Maltese government agency
Citadella at Victoria, Gozo National Museum of Ethnography, Birgu Malta Maritime Museum, Birgu National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta National Museum of
Heritage_Malta
Traditional rowing event in Malta
Regatta Club 22 wins Marsa Regatta Club 14 wins Kalkara Regatta Club 7 wins Birgu Regatta Club 3 wins Marsamxett Regatta Club 2 wins Birżebbuġa Regatta Club
Maltese_National_Regatta
Line of fortifications in Malta
(Maltese: Is-Swar ta' Valperga), are a line of fortifications in Bormla and Birgu, Malta. They were built in the 17th and 18th centuries on higher ground
Cottonera_Lines
Season of television series
Boathouse) Qrendi (Blue Grotto) Birgu (Church of St. Scholastica – Triq Antika) Birgu (Saint Lawrence's Church Oratory) Birgu (Birgu Harbour or Gate of Provence)
The_Amazing_Race_25
Catholic co-cathedral in Malta
Order instead of St. Lawrence's Church in the Order's former headquarters Birgu. Construction of the oratory and sacristy began in 1598, during the magistracy
St_John's_Co-Cathedral
code: BRG 2020 Fuq Tal-Ħawli Il-Foss tas-Sur - code: BRG 1220 It-Toqba tal-Birgu - code: BRG 1740 Sagra Infirmerija - code: BRG 1410 and BRG 1411 Tal-Lhud
List_of_localities_in_Malta
Italian flautist, composer, conductor and music teacher
Filarmonika Prince of Wales Own A.D. 1891 – il-Birgu. Solemn Festi San Duminku ta' Guzman, il-Birgu, Birgu, Kommunita Dumnikana tal-Knisja tal-Lunzjata
Giuseppe_Monterosso
Group of fortified cities in Malta
Three Cities of Malta Cospicua Birgu Senglea
Three_Cities_(Malta)
Station Bell tower of Vilnius Cathedral on Cathedral Square, Vilnius Birgu Clock Tower, Birgu (destroyed) Sahat kula, Podgorica Sahat kula, Ulcinj Sahat kula
List_of_clock_towers
Historical fortifications of Greek city
central Mediterranean island of Malta in 1530. They settled in the town of Birgu, and the first fortifications they built within the city were in a similar
Fortifications_of_Rhodes
Armed uprising by slaves
revolt was put down and the leaders were killed. 1596: a number of slaves in Birgu and Valletta on Malta mutinied, stole the keys to the gates of Valletta
Slave_rebellion
Flag of the Knights Hospitaller and Jerusalem
Together with the flag of Malta, it is also flown from Fort St Angelo in Birgu, Malta. It goes with the Grand Master and members of the Sovereign Council
Flag and coat of arms of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta
Flag_and_coat_of_arms_of_the_Sovereign_Military_Order_of_Malta
turrets. The capital Valletta, and the former capital cities of Mdina and Birgu have four turrets, while the rest have three. Valletta (Città Umilissima)
Maltese_heraldry
Maltese bagpipe
Theses, Mills College Lino Bugeja; Mario Buhagiar; Stanley Fiorini (1993). Birgu: a Maltese maritime city. Malta University Services. p. 382. ISBN 978-99909-44-01-3
Żaqq
Church in Birgu, Malta
as Tal-Griegi is a former Greek Catholic church located in the town of Birgu, Malta. Nowadays it is part of the Oratory of St Joseph. Originally the
Chapel of Our Lady of Damascus, Birgu
Chapel_of_Our_Lady_of_Damascus,_Birgu
Mdina, Hospitaller Malta Resting place Chapel of St Anne, Fort St Angelo, Birgu, later reburied at St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta Military service Allegiance
Claude_de_la_Sengle
Citadel in Victoria, Gozo, Malta
during the siege, as it maintained a communication link between besieged Birgu and Christian vessels, and it also reported Ottoman movements to the Order
Cittadella_(Gozo)
Sliema, St. Julian's III Floriana, Pietà, Ħamrun, Qormi, Żebbuġ IV Cospicua, Birgu, Kalkara, Żabbar, Marsaskala V Senglea, New Village, Luqa, Gudja, Għaxaq
1907_Maltese_general_election
The Order of Saint John annexes Malta and moves the capital from Mdina to Birgu. The Duchy of Mantua is established in northern Italy. Mantua is the capital
Timeline of geopolitical changes (1500–1899)
Timeline_of_geopolitical_changes_(1500–1899)
Kiosk for a public telephone
Telephone Box". VisitBarga.com. Retrieved 18 March 2021. "Greetings from Birgu". Tripadvisor.com. Retrieved 24 February 2024. "3,000th adopted red phone
Red_telephone_box
Calendar year
explore the American West. July 18 – 1806 Birgu polverista explosion: A gunpowder magazine explosion in Birgu, Malta kills around 200 people. July 23 –
1806
Index of articles associated with the same name
School (Johannesburg) St Edward's College, Liverpool St Edward's College, Birgu, Malta St. Edward's Secondary School in Sierra Leone. List of Old Edwardians
Old_Edwardians
Count of Malta in the 15th century
ransacked Monroy's residence in Mdina, and blocked the Castrum Maris in Birgu (where Monroy's wife, Donna Costanza, was). The Maltese people were ready
Gonsalvo_Monroy
Cities recognized by the European Union as culturally significant for Europe
Lviv 2031 TBA September 2026 Malta shortlisted: Victoria other applicant: Birgu pre-selection March 2026 Spain candidates: Burgos, Cáceres, Granada, Jerez
European_Capital_of_Culture
Maltese election
blamed. Elections were held to elect the local councils of Attard, Balzan, Birgu, Birżebbuġa, Dingli, Floriana, Gżira, Għargħur, Ħamrun, Iklin, Isla, Kirkop
2012_Maltese_local_elections
Overview of and topical guide to Malta
The Malta Maritime Museum as viewed from the Birgu waterfront
Outline_of_Malta
Football league season
Andrew's, Malta Jose` Borg Swieqi United Swieqi Liam Mangion Vittoriosa Stars Birgu Jason Camenzuli Żebbuġ Rangers Żebbuġ Saviour Debono Grech Żurrieq Żurrieq
2025–26 Maltese Challenge League
2025–26_Maltese_Challenge_League
Crossing from Los Andes in Chile to Mendoza in Argentina June Valletta, Birgu, Bormla, Mdina, Qormi, Rabat, Senglea, Siġġiewi, Żabbar, Żebbuġ and more
Google_Street_View_coverage
naval base, 200–300 killed Río Tercero explosion, Argentina, 1995 1806 Birgu polverista explosion, Malta Leiden gunpowder disaster, in 1807 a ship carrying
List of accidents and incidents involving transport or storage of ammunition
List_of_accidents_and_incidents_involving_transport_or_storage_of_ammunition
Maltese artist and sculptor (1645–1703)
Carmelite tertiary nun. Born into a family of artists based in the city of Birgu (Vittoriosa), she was the daughter of a goldsmith and appraiser for the
Maria_de_Dominici
Capital of Malta
when Grand Master Pierre de Monte moved from his seat at Fort St Angelo in Birgu to the Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta. Seven Auberges were built for the
Valletta
tal-Għeneb) (Marsa) Xatt il-Birgu (Birgu) Xatt il-Forn (Birgu) Xatt il-Laboratorju (Paola) Xatt il-Mollijiet (Marsa) Xatt ir-Risq (Birgu) Xatt is-Sajjieda (Marsaxlokk)
Coastline_of_Malta
BIRGU
BIRGU
BIRGU
BIRGU
Boy/Male
Anglo, British, English
Messenger; A Herald
Boy/Male
Latin French
Bean farmer.
Girl/Female
Hebrew American
Palm tree. Used as a symbolic oriental name due to the beauty and fruitfulness of the tree.
Girl/Female
American, Assamese, Christian, Danish, French, German, Hebrew, Indian, Spanish, Tamil
God is Gracious
Biblical
God with them, or him
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Traditional
Made Beautiful with Virtues
Girl/Female
Hindu
Sting, Charm
Boy/Male
Irish
Small.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Seentahna | ஸிஂதஃநா
Strength and courage
Boy/Male
Tamil
Achyutha | அசà¯à®¯à¯à®¤à®¾
Lord Vishnu, Imperishable, Indestructible, Immovable
BIRGU
BIRGU
BIRGU
BIRGU
BIRGU