Bubaqra
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| Country |  Malta |
| Island | Malta |
| Suburb of |  Żurrieq |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,000 |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | ZRQ |
| Dialing code | 356 |
Bubaqra is a hamlet with its own administrative division in Żurrieq, Malta.[1] It is a small rural village situated between Nigret and Ħal Far. Has a population of 2,000 people. Even though it is one of the oldest areas in this village, many new buildings are being constructed and this area is searched most by newlyweds who come to live in this quiet, airy area. At the centre of this zone, a small church is situated, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. A few metres away, there is also the churchyard of this village dedicated to St. Leon.
Overview[edit]
The area was mentioned by Giovanni Francesco Abela in 1647 as Dejr el Bakar meaning house (territory) of the cows.[2] Also known as Bvbakra (Bubaqra) literally meaning father of the cows.[3][4]
In 1579, the Bubaqra Tower was built on the outskirts of this zone. It was built as a country retreat by a member of the Order of St. John, and was used for defensive purposes at some points. The tower is currently privately owned, and it has been restored.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ Schembri, David (7 September 2014). "Artistic anarchy in Bubaqra: For artist Ryan Falzon punk is a four-lettered world as David Schembri finds out.". Times of Malta. OCLC 220797156. Archived from the original on 30 June 2016.
- ^ Abela, Giovanni Francesco (1647). Della Descrizione di Malta Isola nel Mare Siciliano con le sue Antichità, ed Altre Notizie (in Italian). Paolo Bonacota. p. 95.
- ^ Abela, Giovanni Francesco (1647). Della Descrizione di Malta Isola nel Mare Siciliano con le sue Antichità, ed Altre Notizie (in Italian). Paolo Bonacota. p. 103.
- ^ Temple, Grenville (1836). Excursions in the Mediterranean. Conduit Street, London: Sauders and Otley. p. 204. OCLC 38129260.
- ^ Attard, Mary (22 November 2014). "Preti, Ball and catacombs". Times of Malta. Archived from the original on 20 November 2015.
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Coordinates: 35°49′31.1″N 14°28′46.5″E / 35.825306°N 14.479583°E
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