Attard (or Ħ'Attard) is a village located near the centre of the island of Malta, with a population of around 10,000. Together with Balzan and Lija, it forms what is known as "The Three Villages". Attard became a parish in 1499. Notable places of interest include San Anton Palace and botanical gardens, the national stadium, national park and "Crafts Village" at Ta' Qali. Attard is the birthplace of the architect Tumas Dingli, who is best known for his work on Wignacourt's aqueduct, the "Porta Reale" entrance into Valletta, and several churches, of which only the Attard parish church, with its impressive facade, remains unaltered. Latitude, usually denoted symbolically by the Greek letter phi, , gives the location of a place on Earth north or south of the equator. ... Map of populations by country Taiwanese people waiting for the Taipei Rapid Transit System in Taipei, Republic of China(Taiwan). ... The Entrance to Mdina Mdina is the old capital of Malta. ... Lija is a small village located approximately in the centre of Malta. ... Balzan is the name of a small village found towards the centre of the Maltese Islands in the Mediterranean sea. ... Ħaż-Å»ebbuÄ¡ is one of the oldest towns in Malta. ... Saint Quentin is the patron saint of locksmiths and is also invoked against coughs and sneezes. ... Gabriel delivering the Annunciation to Mary. ... The culture of Malta is a reflection of various cultures that have come into contact with the Maltese Islands throughout the centuries, including neighbouring Mediterranean cultures, and the cultures of the nations that ruled Malta for long periods of time prior to its independence in 1964. ... August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (228th in leap years), with 138 days remaining. ... A website (or Web site) is a collection of web pages, images, videos and other digital assets and hosted on a particular domain or subdomain on the World Wide Web. ... Balzan is the name of a small village found towards the centre of the Maltese Islands in the Mediterranean sea. ... Lija is a small village located approximately in the centre of Malta. ... 1499 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... San Anton Palace, Malta, is a palace built at the time of the Knights as one of the residences for the Grand Master. ... Ta Qali is a wide open space in the middle of Malta where you can find the Maltese National Stadium, the Maltese National park and a National vegetable market which is locally known as the Pitkalija. ... City Gate - Bieb il-Belt as it is known in Maltese is the main entrance to city of Valletta. ... Valletta, population 7048 (official estimate for 2000), is the capital city of Malta - The city is located at , (35. ...

Attard is traditionally known for its flower gardens and citrus orchards, earning it the motto "Florigera rosis halo" in Latin; "I perfume the air with my blossoms" in English. Latin is an ancient Indo-European language originally spoken in Latium, the region immediately surrounding Rome. ...

As a municipality with its own local government structure since 1994, Attard covers a surface area of about seven square kilometres. It comprises to its north, on the Mdina and Mosta side, the flat expanse known as Ta' Qali; and below it, in the direction of the village core, the area known as Ta' l-Idward joining with Misrah Kola, across from the valleys of Wied San Martin, Wied Incita and Wied Irmiedi, on the Żebbuġ side. Down to its west, close to Wied is-Sewda on the Qormi side, is an older part known as Tax-Xarolla and as Taht ir-Rahal; while to its East, up to Tal-Mirakli chapel on the Lija side, is the relatively large zone called Ta' Fgieni, which borders on the village core with its seventeenth century parish church. South of this is the Sant'Anton quarter, deriving its name from the historic palace and botanic gardens of Sant'Antonio, which have long been a symbol of Attard. The Entrance to Mdina Mdina is the old capital of Malta. ... Mosta is a town situated in the middle of the island of Malta, to the north-west of Valletta. ... Ta Qali is a wide open space in the middle of Malta where you can find the Maltese National Stadium, the Maltese National park and a National vegetable market which is locally known as the Pitkalija. ... Ħaż-Å»ebbuÄ¡ is one of the oldest towns in Malta. ... Qormi (pronounced Qormee) or Citta Pinto is a city in Malta with a population of 18,553 (2002). ... Lija is a small village located approximately in the centre of Malta. ...

Attard Anthem

Listen to the anthem

Ġonna li jfewħu biż-żahar tal-larin,

djar fl-isqaqien dellija,

ġawhra ta' tempju, dehra ta' ġmiel,

il-kenn ta' Omm għal dawk li bkew.

Dak li writna tul is-snin

ngħaddu 'l ta' warajna,

xhieda ħajja tal-ġrajjiet

li taw l-ogħla ġieh lil Artna.

Bnadar iperpru ma' l-arbli għoljin,

twieqi għad-dawl miftuħa,

qniepen ferrieħa, kant taż-żerniq,

u l-ħolm sabiħ taż-żmien li ġej.

Dak li writna ...

TRANSLATION:

"Gardens that are perfumed with orange blossoms,

houses in the shade of streets,

a gem like a temple, a beautiful sight,

a mother's refuge for those who wept.

What we have inherited throughout the ages,

we pass on to our children,

as witnesses of times passed,

we tell of those things that made our Land proud.

Flags flying on tall masts,

windows open to the light,

joyous bells, the song of dawn,

and beautiful dreams of days to come.

What we have inherited...."

Attard Today

During the 1980's, Attard experienced a boost in development. Most modern houses were constructed post-1980 but towards the village center, close to St. Mary's church, one will encounter quite a number of converted farmhouses, recognizable through their wooden doors and flat, rustic roofs.

Typical house in central Attard

Rustic farmhouse facade in Attard

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Attard has also seen an increase in entertainment locales and commercial outlets in recent years. Along Triq il-Pitkalija (Pitkalija Road), one will find a number of retail stores and furniture showrooms. Known traditionally as the "M4 Complex," close to the Church there is a business district comprising a large supermaket, a pharmacy, a toystore, a plant store, a fishmarket and further down, a newly renovated Bank of Valletta branch. The "Santa Lucia Cafeteria" is one of the most famous on the islands, serving exquisite sweets and pastries. It too is located within walking distance of St. Mary's Parish Church. Bank of Valletta is Maltas oldest bank and one of its largest. ...

The village center is almost always bustling with activity especially on Sundays when residents of Attard (known in Maltese as Saraċeni ^{[citation needed]}) mingle with fellow churchgoers and proceed to nearby cafeterias for a pastizz and a cold kinnie. Kinnie was developed in 1952 by Simonds Farsons Cisk PLC on the island of Malta. ...

Attard is also the location of St. Catherine Nursing Home, one of the largest in the Maltese Islands.

The Attard Primary School serves as a polling station during elections. Like all other localities in Malta, Attard Local Council elections are held every four years.

St.Mary is the patron saint of Attard. The feast is celebrated on the 15th of August every year. The 15th August is a national holiday on the Maltese islands. The parish priest is Fr. Noel Vassallo Gabriel delivering the Annunciation to Mary. ... August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (228th in leap years), with 138 days remaining. ...

Clubs and Societies in Ħ'Attard

The Malta Amateur Radio League club house is situated in Ħ'Attard and is the representative body for Amateur Radio in Malta. Since MARL was established in 1922, its aim was to bring together people interested in amateur radio and electronics,discuss and defend amateur radio matters and opinions with the local authorities. It provides educational facilities for members with interest in amateur radio and electronics and also an equipped amateur radio station. MARL corrisponds and expresses its ideas and interests with local and foreign same-interest groups. MARL provides it's members the facilities of a two-way QSL Bureau aswell as financing and maintaining VHF & ATV repeaters and beacons. The Malta Amateur Radio League is the representative body for amateur radio in Malta. ... Ham radio station with modern solid-state transceiver featuring LCD display and DSP capabilities Ham radio station with vintage vacuum tube gear featuring separate transmitter, receiver and power supply Amateur radio, often called Ham radio, is a hobby and public service enjoyed by about 6 million people throughout the world. ... This article is about the engineering discipline. ... An amateur radio station is a facility equipped with the apparatus necessary for carrying on radiocommunications in the Amateur Radio Service. ... A 1969 Radio Moscow QSL card QSL, or QSL card, is the confirmation of a QSO (a radio contact) between two radio amateurs. ... Very high frequency (VHF) is the radio frequency range from 30 MHz to 300 MHz. ... ATV can refer to: All-terrain vehicle, the a personal recreational vehicle normally consisting of a motorcycle-like engine, four balloon tires and a fiberglass body; a four-wheeler. ... For the album by the post-hardcore band Fugazi, see Repeater (album). ... This page discusses Beacons, fires designed to attract attention. ...

Notable Residences

The President's official residence is situated in Ħ'Attard. The office of the President of Malta, known in Maltese as President ta Malta, came into being on 13th December 1974, when Malta became a republic within the Commonwealth. ...

The American Ambassador accredited to the Republic of Malta resides in Attard. The residence, a large luxurious villa, is located along Triq il-Linja. The Tunisian Ambassador also resides in Attard.

MFSA building, Notabile Road, Attard

Rural Attard

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Attard Radio Station

The Village of Attard also houses a community radio, 93.3 Central FM, a station which transmits all over the three villages and surrounding areas. Transmitting on 93.3MHz, Central FM is a non-commercial station which serves the Attard community and surrounding villages. The station motto is ‘Transmitting from the centre of the island’ as the station serves the central localities of the island of Malta. 93. ...

San Anton Gardens

Main article: San Anton Palace

Sant'Anton is not only rich in artistic and historical legacies, but as a magnet for hosting, entertainment and celebrations, even as a job-provider and an apprenticeship for Attard residents. This palace has greeted royalty too numerous to list - from Queen Marie of Romania to the Russian Empress Marie Feodorovna, from King Edward VII to Queen Elizabeth II in this century alone; it has seen the most distinguished visitors in contrasting personal situations - Napoleon's younger brother Louis Bonaparte as a prisoner, the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge as an admiring recluse. San Anton Palace, Malta, is a palace built at the time of the Knights as one of the residences for the Grand Master. ...

Governor Borton opened its botanic gardens to the public in 1882 for picnics and strolls. Its shaded open courtyards today may ring with the classical music of an occasional chamber orchestra or string quintet, but the gardens regularly host extremely popular shows, fairs and competitions, from plants to flowers, to pet cats and dogs, to birds, chickens and rabbits. Every summer a dramatic company puts up the Shakespeare Festival.

During the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting hosted by Malta in November 2005, the President's Palace in Attard served as a residence for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is a biennial summit meeting of the heads of government from all Commonwealth nations. ...

Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has its headquarters in Attard. The MFSA has taken over those supervisory functions that were previously conducted by the Central Bank of Malta, the Malta Stock Exchange and the Malta Financial Services Centre and is now an important regulator for financial services. The sector incorporates all financial activity especially investment, banking and insurance. The Central Bank of Malta was established on 17 April 1968. ...

Transport

Buses to/through Ħ'Attard: 40, 84, 80, 81

Sports

Attard is the home of Attard F.C., which currently competes in the Third Division.

Attard Main Roads

• Triq l-Imdina (Mdina Road)
• Triq iż-Żagħfran
• Triq in-Nutar Zasrb (Notary Zarb Street)
• Triq il-Linja
• Triq Sant' Antnin (St Anthony Street)
• Triq Santa Katarina (St Catherine Street)
• Triq il-Pitkali
• Triq Victor Vassallo (Victor Vassallo Street)
• Triq Ħaż-Żebbuġ (Zebbug Road)

External links

• Malta Amateur Radio League
• 93.3 Central FM
• Attard Local Council
• Personal Webpage on Attard
• Malta Financial Services Authority website
• Parish of Attard
• Useful information about Attard Parish
• List of notable businesses in Attard
• Attard Scout group
• Attard Map

References

This article has been created by making reference to the following:

• Attard Local Council website

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