Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
Price guide: Expensive
Burial Street, Paola, PLA 1116
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expert-rated things to do in Malta- Recommended for:
- Culture vultures, Families with teenagers, Education, History
Expert review of Hal Saflieni Hypogeum
This unique 5000-year-old underground burial complex is not to be missed.
This extraordinary place is thought to be where the people who built the Tarxien temples (and maybe other temples too) buried their dead. A labyrinth of chambers in three underground layers, it is all cut out of solid rock and yet the ‘rooms’ echo the architecture of the above-ground temples. A fragile UNESCO World Heritage Site, visitors are now limited to 10 per hour and lights only come on as you pass (adding to the atmosphere). There is an excellent audio commentary - as well as a human being - guide you round. I have visited the Hypogeum several times and am awed on each occasion.
Price advice:
Admission for adults is 20 euros, children aged 12-17 and over-60s are 15 euros, and children aged 6-11 cost 12 euros. Children under 6 not admitted.
Expert tips:
Book well in advance. If you do find yourself in Malta without pre-booking, it is always worth a try to get a ticket as a few tickets are sold for the next day’s tours at 9am at the Museum of Fine Art in Valletta for 25 euros each.
The Hypogeum is a few minutes walk from the Tarxien Temple Complex so it is easy (as well as historically logical) to visit them together.
More information on Hal Saflieni Hypogeum:
- Price guide:
- Type:
- Archaeological site, Historic site
- Address:
- Burial Street, Paola, PLA 1116
- Telephone:
- 21 805 018 / 21 805 019
- Website:
- http://www.heritagemalta.org
- Months open:
- All year round
- Opening times:
- Pre-booked tours leave on the hour between 9am-4pm daily.
- Indoor/outdoor?:
- Indoor
- Free tags / Keywords:
- underground
