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About Lija
Lija — Three Villages: Transfiguration parish, fireworks and living
Lija (Ħal Lija) is a small town in the Western District of Malta and one of the Three Villages with Attard and Balzan. It is known for its parish dedicated to the Transfiguration, the Belvedere tower and a long-standing festa fireworks tradition.
Where is Lija?
Lija lies in central Malta between Attard, Balzan, Birkirkara and Naxxar. It belongs to the Western District and, with Attard and Balzan, forms the Three Villages.
History of Lija
Lija separated from Attard to become its own parish in the 17th century, dedicated to the Transfiguration. The town preserves old villas and gardens, including the Belvedere tower set within former villa grounds. Its August festa, marked by extensive fireworks, has given Lija a strong reputation in the Maltese pyrotechnic tradition.
What to see in Lija
Parish Church of the Transfiguration — the village's Baroque parish church. Belvedere tower — a decorative tower set within former villa gardens. Garden villas & festa heritage — old residences and the village's fireworks tradition.
Transport in Lija
Lija is served by Malta Public Transport bus routes connecting it to Valletta and the central towns. There is no rail or ferry service. Local movement is mainly by bus or car.
Living in Lija
Lija is a quiet, leafy residential town with villas and gardens, part of the desirable Three Villages area. Assessments of cost of living and housing should be based on current local data rather than general impressions.
- Official name
- Ħal Lija / Lija
- Island
- Malta
- District
- Western District
- Landmark
- Parish of the Transfiguration; Belvedere tower
- Transport
- Bus routes to Valletta and central Malta
Sources: NSO Malta — population, density, demographics. · data.gov.mt — administrative and population data by locality / district / region. · VisitMalta — official tourism information. · Malta Public Transport — buses. · Lija Local Council. · Updated 2026-06-13
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