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Hagar Qim and Mnajdra closed


Both these temples were closed on 5th November 2007 for conservation works. Heritage Malta's website says until approx May 2008; the signs at the temples themselves are "for the foreseeable future". The project, funded by the ERDF, is to erect shelters over the temples and construct a new visitors' centre.

Jan 2008 - locals commented that there appeared to be very little activity around the sites and the general consensus of opinion is that they will not be open in May.

If these are essential to your visit, please check with Heritage Malta http://www.heritagemalta.org/index.html
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