Qrendi or Il-Qrendi is a small village in the southwest of Malta, with a population of 2,525 people (November 2005). It is near Mqabba and Żurrieq. Within its boundaries are two well-known Neolithic temples called Mnajdra and Ħaġar Qim. In this village two feasts are held annually. The feast of Our Lady of Lourdes is celebrated either on the last Sunday of June or on the first Sunday of July, with the August 15 the titular feast of the Ascension of Our Lady. This feast is popularly known as the feast of Santa Maria. Latitude,usually denoted symbolically by the Greek letter phi, , gives the location of a place on Earth north or south of the equator. ... For the use of the word populations in statistics, see statistical population. ... Mqabba (or L-Imqabba) is a small village in the south of Malta, with a population of 3,021 inhabitants (Nov 2005). ... SiÄ¡Ä¡iewi (or Is-SiÄ¡Ä¡iewi) is situated on a plateau in the South Western part of Malta, a few kilometres away from Mdina, the ancient capital city of Malta, and 10 kilometres away from Valletta the capital city. ... Å»urrieq (or Iż-Å»urrieq) is one of the oldest towns in Malta, and has a population of 9,816 (Nov 2005). ... Saint Quentin is the patron saint of locksmiths and is also invoked against coughs and sneezes. ... Gabriel delivering the Annunciation to Mary. ... The apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes began when Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year old peasant girl from Lourdes, when questioned by her mother, admitted that she had seen a lady in the cave of Massabielle, about a mile from the town, on 11 February 1858, while she was gathering... 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. ... The apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes began when Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year old peasant girl from Lourdes, when questioned by her mother, admitted that she had seen a lady in the cave of Massabielle, about a mile from the town, on 11 February 1858, while she was gathering... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos and other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML... Mqabba (or L-Imqabba) is a small village in the south of Malta, with a population of 3,021 inhabitants (Nov 2005). ... Å»urrieq (or Iż-Å»urrieq) is one of the oldest towns in Malta, and has a population of 9,816 (Nov 2005). ... Mnajdra temple (total view) Mnajdra temple (detail) The Mnajdra temple grouping lies on the southern coast of Malta, a small island located directly south of Italy in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. ... ĦaÄ¡ar Qim The temple of ĦaÄ¡ar Qim [1], excavated for the first time in 1839, dates from the Tarxien phase (c. ... The apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes began when Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year old peasant girl from Lourdes, when questioned by her mother, admitted that she had seen a lady in the cave of Massabielle, about a mile from the town, on 11 February 1858, while she was gathering... is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Virgin Mary redirects here. ...

History

The area where Qrendi lies today has been inhabited since approximately the 3,800 BC. Near the temples of Mnajdra and Ħaġar Qim, the remains of shaft wells, field catacombs and other archaeological evidence proves that there was a settlement that existed at Qrendi during the Temple period. One of Malta's finest preserved Neolethic Burial dolmens, that at Misrah is-Sinjura, is also found within the Qrendi Locality. Catacombs Paris Catacombs Rome - entrance Catacombs Rome - entrance (detail) Catacombs Lima. ...

The first written records of Qrendi date back to 1417, when 26 households were recorded on rolls of obligations for militia service. The surnames recorded show that about half of all instances of the residents' surnames are still prevalent in the village of Qrendi today. Lebanese Kataeb militia A Militia is an organization of citizens to provide defense, emergency or paramilitary service, or those engaged in such activity. ...

During the reign of the Knights of Malta, an octagonal watchtowers were constructed for the garrison of Knights to protect the village from pirates and corsairs. Later this was followed by two more towers on Qrendi's coastline as part of a defensive ring erected by that patrolled the coastline for enemy shipping. They both still stand today: one built by Grand Master Martin De Redin is situated at Wied iż-Żurrieq complete with its original gun (now converted to a police station) and the other, Torri Ħamrija, is situated on the grounds of Ħaġar Qim and is built by Grand Master Juan de Lascaris-Castellar. Baron Vassiliev, a 19th-century Knight Commander The Knights Hospitaller (also known as the Sovereign Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta, Knights of Malta, Knights of Rhodes, and Chevaliers of Malta) was an organization that began as an Amalfitan hospital founded in Jerusalem in 1080... A watchtower is a type of fortification. ... Look up pirate and piracy in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Look up corsair in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Grand Master is the typical title of the supreme head (in some national orders below the Sovereign Head of state) of various orders of knighthood, including military orders, various religious orders, and some sectarian orders such as the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Orange Order. ...

Qrendi was a popular location for some of the Knights, with a number of them building large summer villas in the village. There are four in Qrendi's centre, with Guarena Palace and Gutenberg Palace in the outskirts. The Albertian Villa Medici in Fiesole: terraced grounds on a sloping site. ...

When the British arrived in 1800, Qrendi was put under a magistrate, whose staff were equipped with a walled garden for their sustenance. This garden, known as "Il-Gnien Tal-Kmandant", was built on the authority of the Maltese governor Sir Alexander Ball and is today open to the public. A magistrate is a judicial officer. ... Sir Alexander John Ball (born 1759—October 20, 1809), was a Malta. ...

During the Second Siege of Malta in World War II, when the Axis forces attempted to bomb the islands into submission, a number of strongholds were built by the British to prepare for action in North Africa against Erwin Rommel's forces. A substantial number of bombs fell on Qrendi during this period, causing a number of casualties to anybody who failed to get to the rock-hewn underground shelters in time. The front of St. Matthew Church in the village's centre was destroyed during an air raid, which has since been rebuilt. The Island of Malta The Siege of Malta was a significant military event in the Mediterranean Theatre of World War II that occurred between 1940 and 1943 on the island of Malta. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... During World War II, the North African Campaign, also known as the Desert War, took place in the North African desert from September 13, 1940 to May 13, 1943. ... Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel ( ) (15 November 1891 – 14 October 1944) was one of the most famous German field marshals of World War II. He was the commander of the Deutsches Afrika Korps and also became known by the nickname “The Desert Fox” (Wüstenfuchs,  ) for the skillful military campaigns he...

An airstrip was also built at this locality for the Allied invasion of Sicily. Little evidence of this exists today, although buildings and a section of runway can still be seen to the north of the village. Combatants  United States United Kingdom  Canada Free French Nazi Germany Italy Commanders Dwight D. Eisenhower Harold Alexander Bernard Montgomery George S. Patton, Jr. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Under the Local Councils Act 1993, Qrendi was constituted a district with its own local council. Five councillors are elected for the village, with one of them being made the mayor. Since 1993, Malta has been subdivided into 68 local councils or localities. ... A councillor is a member of a council (such as a city council), particularly in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and other parts of the Commonwealth. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ...

Qrendi today

Although the majority of the village's old core buildings remain today, Qrendi has changed considerably in recent times. A bypass road has been built to divert through-traffic away from the village, modern suburb developments has been built and an open space with a bus terminus has been created in front of the Parish Church by removing the walled grounds from an old villa. Housing subdivision near Union, Kentucky, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. ...

The village is very quiet, as many of the Qrendin keep themselves to themselves, which gives the visitor a sense of relaxation and tranquillity in the narrow streets. There are no tourist cafes in the centre of the village. However the residents are friendly and will usually give a cheery greeting to any passers-by.

Churches and chapels in Qrendi

On Qrendi's coastline one can find the Maqluba, an enormous karstic depression, which fell from the cliff during a storm in 1343. According to legend a small chapel at its entrance was there at the time, which must make it one of the oldest surviving Christian buildings in Malta.^{[citation needed]} Karst topography is a three-dimensional landscape shaped by the dissolution of a soluble layer or layers of bedrock, usually carbonate rock such as limestone or dolomite. ... A chapel is a private church, usually small and often attached to a larger institution such as a college, a hospital, a palace, or a prison. ...

There are seven churches and chapels in the parish, most of them constructed on the site of earlier structures. The first parish was set up in 1436, when the village was within Żurrieq's parish. Qrendi became a separate parish in 1618. A parish is a type of administrative subdivision. ... Å»urrieq (or Iż-Å»urrieq) is one of the oldest towns in Malta, and has a population of 9,816 (Nov 2005). ...

The ornate baroque Parish Church, designed by Lorenzo Gafà the architect of Mdina Cathedral, was completed in 1720. Adoration, by Peter Paul Rubens. ... Not to be confused with Medina. ...

 THE PARISH CHURCH OF QRENDI 

The village of Qrendi, situated in the south of Malta, is a renowned village in the history of Malta One can mention the Neolithic temples of Hagar Qim and Imnajdra, Guarena Palace, Maqluba and the Octagonal tower. There are also some other interesting places, such as, the six historic chapels dedicated to St. Matthew, St. Anne, Our Lady of Grace, Oar Saviour, Our Lady of Mercy and St. Catherine. Another historic and interesting place in this village is the Parish church, dedicated to the Assumption of Our Lady.

Up to the 15th century the village of Qrendi formed part of the parish of Zurrieq. In the year 1618, the Maltese Bishop Baldassare Cagliares declared Qrendi as a separate parish. The construction of the present church started in 1685, when Fr. Domenic Formosa was the parish priest, and was completed in 1712. the plan of this new church was the work of the distinguished Maltese architect Lorenzo Gafa’. It has a cruciform style with a magnificent dome and two bell towers.

On the right tower we find four bells, two were made by the brothers Francesco and Joachim Trigance, one in 1788 and another in 1791. The third bell was made in 1663 by Antonio Guierrero and was imported from Sicily while the fourth bell was made in 1852. The left tower was completed in 1747.

On entering the church one is touched by its original and elegant architecture, adorned with a number of pillars and also various magnificent works of art by different renowned artists.

The two lateral transepts have simple prospectives but the altars here and in the main transept are adorned with very fine prospective and a baroque style sculpture.

 CHOIR 

The first thing we admire in this choir is the titular painting. A magnificent work by the famous Maltese artist Guseppe Cali’ in 1917. This painting figures Our Lady’s assumption in heaven surrounded with a number of angels. In the lower part of the painting we can see some of the apostles around the empty grave. This painting was commissioned by Fr. Francis Bugeja and was put in place of another painting which now hangs in the sacristy.

On the altar beneath this painting we come across two interesting works of art. One is a small statue of a very define work in marble and is of a foreign artist. Beneath the altar we have the relique of St. Celestino which ws brought over from Rome on the 18th September 1842 by Fr Celestino Camilleri. The place here is adorned with the choir furniture which is believed to be of the 18th century as can be indicated by the coat of arms of Bishop Paolo Alpheran de Bussan on the top.

The 18th century pipe organ found here, was built in Naples in 1778 by Severino. This organ was restored to its originality by Mr. Robert Buhagiar in 2001.

Another ornament here is this very rare and marvelous lectern. It is made of mahogany with fine inlaid work. This masterpiece is the work of Emmanuel Buhagiar.

The main painting on the ceiling in the choir was made by the Gozitan artist Paul Camilleri Cauchi and represents the coronation of Our lady.

 PRESBYTERY AND MAIN ALTAR 

As we come to the presbytery we see other paintings on the main pillars under the dome. St. Peter and St. Paul, the work of the Gozitan artist, Paul Camilleri Cauchi in 1972. On the other two opposite pillars we can see a painting representin Faith by Guseppe Calleja.

Other four paintings on top of the main pillars represent four biblical figures of Deborah – Abigail – Rachele – Ruth.

Another old piece of art is the beautiful pulpit. The stairs that lead to it are hidden in the thick walls of the church.

 DOME 

The magnificent dome adorned with beautiful paintings is divided into eight parts each of which represent Our Lady under different titles. One can appreciate the fine work of sculptured decorations around these paintings made by Angelo Agiius, an artist from Qrendi.

 RIGHT TRANSEPT 

The right transept is dedicated to the Agony of Our Lord. The main painting on this altar seems to be a local piece of art of an unknown artist. The cross here dominates this painting. On the lower part of the altar we have a painting of Our Lady of Lourdes which is connected to the confraternity founded by the Parish Priest Fr. Peter Paul Xuereb after the apparitions of Our Lady in Lourdes in 1858.

Another altar in this transept is dedicated to Pentecost, the descent of the Holy Spirit. The painting here is a beauty in itself but unfortunately its artist is unknown. This altar is adorned with a fine prospective with a baroque style sculpture of the 18 century.

On the main door in this transept we see a painting showing the whipping of Our Lord. This seems to be a painting of the Caravaggio era (school). The main painting on the ceiling shows Our Lady holding the dead body of her son, Jesus.

 LEFT TRANSEPT 

The left transept is dedicated to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, also with a connection to the confraternity founded in this village in 1619 The painting of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary on this altar is the work of the 18th century Maltese artist Gannikol Buhagiar.

The other altar here is dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The painting is the work of the French artist Enrico Regnaud. The baroque style prospective is adorned with angels.

On the main door in this transept we have an old painting representing the Escape to Eygpt. This is a very good copy of the original painting by Alessandro Turchi.

The painting on the ceiling shows the episode of Pentecost, the descent of the Holy Spirit in the presence of Our Lady.

 MAIN TRANSEPT 

The first thing that we notice in this transept is the marble floor of this church. This was designed by Emmanuel Buhagiar and imported from Italy. It was laid by the Italian craftsman, Edgardo Lombardi and inaugurated on the feast of Corpus Christi in 1955.

In this transept we have four lateral altars: (a) Altar dedicated to Our Lady of Consolation. The main painting is the work of Ramiro Cali’, son of Guseppe Cali’, and was commissioned by Fr. John Callus. This is also connected to the confraternity of Our Lady of Consolation founded in this village in 1736. the painting on the lower part of the altar shows St. Joseph.

(b) Altar dedicated to St. Stephen. The painting is the work of Ste4fano Erardin in 1677 and shows the two archangels, St. Michael and St. Gabriel with St. Stephen, St. Anne and St. Rosa of Lima.

(c) Altar dedicated to Our Lady of Conception. The painting on this altar is a very interesting piece of art. It shows Our Lady of Conception with St. Roque and St. Rosalia. This is also the work of Stefano Erardi and was made to commemorate the end of the plague in 1676.

(d) Altar adorned with one of the best paintings in this church, the work of Francesco Zahra. The painting figures a number of saints: St. John the baptist, St. John the evangelist, St. Paul, St. Catherine, St. Lucia and St. Nicholas. The highly defined prospective around this painting gives a greater dimension to this altar.

The marble baptistery, which is near the main door, was built in 1929 and commissioned by the Callus Family from Qrendi.

In this transept we also see four beautiful statues: The Assumption of Our Lady, the titular statue is the work of the Maltese artist Antonio Chircop. This statue, made in 1840, is carved in wood and adorned with beautiful angels.

Another beautiful statue, the work of Carlo Darmanin in 1878 is of Our Lady of Lourdes. This statue was made 20 years after the apparitions of Our Lady in the village of Lourdes in France.

Our Lady of Consolation, the work of Carlo Darmanin was commissioned by Fr. John Callus.

Our Lady of Sorrows is the work of the Gozitan artist Wistin Camilleri in 1972.

Besides these we can admire the beautiful paintings in this transept all of which are the work of the Gozitan artist, Paul Camilleri Cauchi. On the main entrance we can see the magnificent representation of a part of the Maltese history when on the 15th August 1942, the severely damaged tanker Ohio managed to reach Malta and gave a new hope to the Maltese during world war 2. this painting figures Our Lady protecting the remaining damaged ships which managed to enter Malta despite the heavy enemy attacks.

Just beneath we have two other paintings, one shows Moses crossing the red sea and the other shows the baptism of Christ.

The paintings on the ceiling here represent three episodes in the life of Our Lady. The first painting represent the birth of Jesus Christ in Betlehem. The second shows the finding of Jesus in the Temple. The third shows the first miracle of Jesus at the marriage of Cana.

Other beautiful paintings here represent biblical prophets and other famous figures all adorned with fine sculpture work by Angelo Agius, a renowned sculpture from Qrendi.

 MAIN SACRISTY 

This is one to two sacristies in this church. In here we can admire a number of fine paintings connected to this church. The old titular painting representing the Assumption of Our Lady in Heaven. It is the work of Rocco Buhagiar, one of the best Maltese artists of the late 18th century.

Here we also find another fine painting figuring the Assumption. It is of an unknown artist of the late 16th century and is adorned with fine sculpture around it.

On each side of this painting there are two other paintings figuring members of the Order of the Knights of Malta. These are attributed to Bartolomeo Garagona around 1620. the left shows Gorlando de Alemagne and the right Sta. Toscana.

We also find a portrait of Fr. Antonio Mizzi who served as parish priest in this village for 49 years, between 1755 and 1804.

Other interesting paintings represent St. Nicholas. This is painted on wood and until some years ago it was kept in the chapel of the old cemetery of the village. The other is the beautiful painting of Our Lady of Lourdes. Two other paintings by Francesco Zahra show St. Aloysiius Consaga and another represents Our Lady of Light.

Here we also have the statue of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, the work of Mallia in the early years of the 20th century. This statue is connected to the confraternity of the Holy Rosary founded in Qrendi in 1619.

Amongst other ornaments we find these two wooden candlesticks and the commemoration stone of the consecration of this church by Bishop Labini in 1782.

From the sacristy we move to a small chapel on the side in which we find some fine works of art:- A 16th century statue of Our Lady of Conception carved in wood and brought to Qrendi from Cospicua by parish priest Antonio Mizzi. This statue used to be taken out in procession on the feast of the Assumption at that time. Two other small paintings represent St. Philip neri by Guseppe Calleja and St. Rosa whose artist is unknown.

 SECOND SACRISTY 

The other sacristy is usually used by the confraternities. Here we find the picture of Fr. Celestino Camilleri, the priest who brought the saintly relic of St. Celestino and who also commissioned the paving of the presbytery in 1882 and the building of this sacristy. Here we also find the statue of St. Philip Neri, a fine work by Carlo Darmanin in 1878 and commissioned by Philip Psaila.

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Feasts

From the July 30 to August 15, Qrendi's band clubs stage elaborate week-long religious and profane 'festas' complete with musical performances, processions, street parties and pyrotechnic exhibitions. There are also several lesser 'fieras' and celebrations. The first day is called 'Kwindicina', where everyone is able to attend High Mass, before meeting up at the village square for food and entertainment. is the 211th day of the year (212th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 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. ... Pyrotechnics is a field of study often thought synonymous with the manufacture of fireworks, but more accurately it has a wider scope that includes items for military and industrial uses. ... In the United States of America the term High Mass refers to what in Great Britain & Ireland, as well as in many traditional-minded Anglo-Catholic parishes in the U.S.A., is called Sung Mass or Misa Cantata. ...

During the following week, each day is dedicated to a different section of Qrendi society. Such celebrations include:

• Religious Groups Day
• Altar Boys Day (when the altar servers renew their promises)
• Aged and Handicapped Day
• Children's Day
• Family Day (for those who have their 10th, 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries
• Word of God Day
• Religious Orders Day and Renewal of Faith Day (many baptisms are held on this day)

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The Statue of St. Mary

On August 9, the statue of Our Lady is taken out to a prominent place in church. Crafted by sculptor Antonio Chircop (1748-1869), this unique wooden statue is made from a solid trunk and all decorations that form this sculpture are entirely unique and uninfluenced by any other statue during the period. The statue has been altered twice, the first by Francesco Sciortino (1875-1958) who added silver colouring to the clouds, and Manuel Sciberras in 1977 who added four bouquets and a garland of flowers underneath the clouds. is the 221st day of the year (222nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Bouquet may refer to: Carole Bouquet (born 1957), French actress Henry Bouquet (1719-1765), British army officer French word for an arrangement of cut flowers - see nosegay or Flower bouquet A fragrance or odor, especially when used as a description of wine In mathematics, a bouquet is a space constructed...

During this period of the festivities, guest bands from other villages come to attend besides Qrendi's local band clubs, which play amidst the fireworks demonstrations and displays. The celebrations continue from this day to the 15th.

Band clubs in Qrendi

There are two band clubs in Qrendi: the Saint Mary’s Band and the Lourdes Band. They play during village's feast period, as well as prepare the fireworks, elaborate decorations and entertainment for the festivities, and play a central role in Qrendi's society and culture.

Firework factories in Qrendi

Qrendi's firework factories, which produces the pyrotechnics for Qrendi's feasts and those of many of the other villages on the Maltese Islands, are made by volunteers. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

There are two in the locality, each owned by one of the two band clubs based in the village. These are Saint Mary's Fireworks Factory and Lourdes Fireworks Factory. The latter has recently introduced pyrotechnic-musical shows, the first factory to introduce them, and have become a staple part of Qrendi's Our Lady of Lourdes feast. Work is underway to expand such displays into other feasts.

Accidents

Both factories has been involved in a number of accidents during its existence, which has cost the lives of five people.

During the 1950s, an explosion at the Lourdes Fireworks Factory killed one worker and injured another, which caused the buildings to close. It was eventually reopened in another building in November 11, 1976. This does not cite any references or sources. ... is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1976 Pick up sticks(MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In May 22, 1972, an explosion at Saint Mary's Fireworks Factory occurred which killed local villager John Falzon. This prompted plans and preparations for a new, more modern factory to be built, which began in September that year. On the February 10, 1974, another terrible accident occurred when Emanuel Aquilina, Martin Mallia and Jack Bugeja lost their lives whilst manufacturing some fireworks. In the midst of this latest disaster for the Society the joy of Qrendi's firework production turned became monotonous and emotional. is the 142nd day of the year (143rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ...

However this did not deter the residents, who helped to rebuilt the factory and improve safety techniques to the latest standards today. This included the installation of electric power and the widening of the road leading up to the factory to allow fire engines and ambulances to access the complex. Following the feast of 1974, a stone statue depicting Our Lady of the Assumption sculpted by the Society's future President Martin Formosa when he was just 17 years old, was placed over the entrance of the factory to keep a watchful eye and protect all those entering the St. Mary's Fireworks Factory.

Qrendi Main Roads

• Pjazza Tal-Maqluba (Tal-Maqluba Square)
• Triq Ħaġar Qim (Hagar Qim Road)
• Triq Rokku Buhagiar (Rocco Buhagiar Street)
• Triq San Mattew (St. Matthew Street)
• Triq Santa Katerina (St. Catherine Street)
• Triq il-Kbira (Main Street)
• Triq is-Salvatur (Our Saviour Street)
• Triq is-Siġġiewi (Siġġiewi Road)
• Triq it-Tempesta
• Triq iż-Żurrieq (Zurrieq Road)
• Triq l-Imqabba (Mqabba Road)
• Triq Wied iż-Żurrieq (Wied iz-Zurrieq Road)

External links

• Qrendi Local Council
• Saint Mary's Band Club
• Lourdes Band Club
• Qrendi Scout Group - MALTA
• {http://www.parroccaqrendi.org The parish of Qrendi Official Website

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Coordinates: 35°50′3″N, 14°27′32″E Since 1993, Malta has been subdivided into 68 local councils or localities. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Malta. ... Map. ... Attard (or ĦAttard) is a village located near the centre of the island of Malta, with a population of around 10,000. ... For the international Balzan prize and its donator, Eugenio Balzan, see Balzan Prize Balzan (or Ħal Balzan) is the name of a small village found towards the centre of the Maltese Islands in the Mediterranean sea. ... Birgu (also called Il-Birgu or Vittoriosa) is a small town in Malta that played a vital role in the Siege of Malta in 1565. ... Birkirkara (or BKara) is a city of 21,775 inhabitants (as of November 2005) in central Malta. ... This article lacks information on the importance of the subject matter. ... Cospicua, also known as Bormla to the Maltese, is a city on the Mediterranean island of Malta. ... Dingli (or Ħad-Dingli) is a small town in the west coast of Malta, with a population of 3,326 persons (Nov 2005), 13 kilometers from the capital Valletta and two kilometers from the nearest city, Rabat. ... Fgura is a medium-sized town in Malta, on the island of Malta. ... Floriana is a town in Malta, just outside the capital city Valletta. ... Għargħur (roughly pronounced ar-ur, għ being silent in Maltese) is one of the smallest and oldest towns of Malta. ... Għaxaq (or Ħal Għaxaq) is a village in the south of Malta, with a population of 4,388 people (Nov 2005). ... Gudja (or Il-Gudja) is a village in Malta with a population of 2,901 (Nov 2005). ... Gżira (or il-Gżira) is a town in the north-eastern coast of Malta (pop. ... Ħamrun (or Il-Ħamrun) is a town in the Inner Harbour Region of Malta, with a population of 9,513 people (Nov 2005). ... Iklin is a relatively modern village in the centre of Malta, with a population of 3,203 people (Nov 2005), situated between Birkirkara, Naxxar and Lija. ... Senglea is a fortified city in the east of Malta, mainly in the Grand Harbour area. ... Kalkara is a small town in Malta, with a current population of 3000. ... Kirkop (or Ħal Kirkop) is a small village south of Malta. ... Lija is a small village located approximately in the centre of Malta. ... Luqa or Ħal Luqa (meaning poplar in Aramaic) is a village located in the south east of Malta (Europe). ... Marsa is a town south of Malta. ... Marsaskala (also called Marsascala or Wied il-Għajn[1]) is a modest sea-side village in Malta that has grown up around the small harbour at the head of Marsaskala Bay, a long narrow inlet also known as Marsaskala Creek. ... Marsaxlokk Harbour The fish market at Marsaxlokk A luzzu, a traditional eyed boat, at Marsaxlokk. ... Not to be confused with Medina. ... Mellieħa [me-lee-ha] (also called Il-Mellieħa) is a large village (pop. ... MÄ¡arr (or L-ImÄ¡arr), formerly known as Mgiarro, is a small town northwest of the mainland of Malta. ... Mosta (or Il-Mosta) is a town situated in the middle of the island of Malta, to the north-west of Valletta. ... Mqabba (or L-Imqabba) is a small village in the south of Malta, with a population of 3,021 inhabitants (Nov 2005). ... The Parish Church in Msida, dedicated to St. ... Mtarfa (or L-Imtarfa) is a small town close to Rabat and Mdina in the north of Malta, with a population of 2,396 people (Nov 2005). ... Naxxar (or In-Naxxar) is a village in the central north of Malta, with a population of about 11,947 people (Nov 2005). ... // Paola, (or old name Casal Paula), is a town in the south of Malta, with a population of 8,856 people (Nov 2005). ... Pembroke, Maltas newest town, is on the northern coast of Malta. ... The Pietà waterfront Pietà (or Tal-Pietà) is a small town located on the outskirts of Valletta, the capital city of Malta. ... Statue of The Last Supper, used during the Good Friday procession in Qormi. ... Victoria (also called Rabat) is the capital of Gozo, an island of the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. ... Ħal Safi - Malta History Unfortunately, whilst carrying research about the origins of Ħal Safi, little information was gathered, mainly because no type of documentation exists. ... St. ... San Ä wann is the 7th-largest city in Malta, with a population of 12,630 (Nov 2005). ... St Pauls Bay (San Pawl il-Baħar in Maltese) is situated in the north west of the island of Malta, sixteen kilometres from the capital city Valletta. ... Santa LuÄ‹ija is a small village (pop. ... Santa Venera is a town in Malta, with a population of 6,087 (Nov 2005). ... SiÄ¡Ä¡iewi (or Is-SiÄ¡Ä¡iewi) is situated on a plateau in the South Western part of Malta, a few kilometres away from Mdina, the ancient capital city of Malta, and 10 kilometres away from Valletta the capital city. ... Water front of Sliema, with the Portomaso tower in the background Sliema (or Tas-Sliema) is a town located on the northeast coast of Malta. ... Swieqi (or Is-Swieqi) is a town in northeastern Malta. ... // Tarxien (or Ħal Tarxien) is a small village in the southeast of Malta. ... Ta Xbiex is a small town in northeastern Malta with a population of 1,846 (Nov 2005). ... Valletta, population 6,315 (official estimate for 2005), is the capital city of Malta. ... Xgħajra (pronounced shyra in Maltese) is a small village in Malta on the coast, about halfway between Valletta and Marsaskala. ... Å»abbar (or Ħaż-Å»abbar) is the fourth largest town in Malta, with a population of 14,694 (Nov 2005). ... See also: Å»ebbuÄ¡, Gozo for the small village on the island of Gozo. ... Chapel of St. ... Å»urrieq (or Iż-Å»urrieq) is one of the oldest towns in Malta, and has a population of 9,816 (Nov 2005). ... Gozo is an island of the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, second in size to Malta Island. ... Fontana (or Il-Fontana) is a village on Gozo Island, Malta, with a population of 846 people (Nov 2005). ... Ghajnsielem has a population of around 3,000 and is the first Gozitan village that will greet you as soon as you leave Mgarr Harbour towards the Gozitan heartland. ... Għarb (or L-Għarb) is a village located at the westernmost point of the island of Gozo, Malta, with a population of 1,160 people (Nov 2005). ... Għasri (or L-Għasri) is a village in the western part of Gozo (Malta), with a population of 417 people (Nov 2005). ... KerÄ‹em is a village on Gozo Island, Malta, with a population of 1,654 people (Nov 2005). ... Munxar (or Il-Munxar) is a village which lies on the southern side of Gozo Island, Malta, close to the village of Sannat. ... Aerial view of Nadur Nadur (or In-Nadur) is a village on Gozo Island, Malta. ... Qala (or Il-Qala) is a village on Gozo Island, Malta, with a population of 1,609 people (Nov 2005). ... Victoria (also called Rabat) is the capital of Gozo, an island of the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. ... Saint Lawrence is a village on Gozo Island, Malta. ... Sannat (or Ta Sannat) is a village on Gozo Island, Malta, with a population of 1,729 persons (Nov 2005). ... Ix-Xagħra (pronounced: shara) is built on a hill to the central north-east of the island of Gozo. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The small town of Iż-Å»ebbuÄ¡ is on the island of Gozo in Malta. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...