About Naxxar

Naxxar is a beautiful village located in the central/north of Malta. The old village part is built up around the main parish church. On the side of this church one finds the renowned Palazzo Parisio, the residence of the family Scicluna, descending from the Marquis who was the first to open a local bank in Malta and who owned (and the family still owns) a famous local brewery. The Palace was built to very high classic specifications and is decorated with beautiful marble and many of the walls are gold-gilded with beautiful designs. The palace is a mini-Versailles and is surely worth a visit!

There are many theories related to the origin of the name Naxxar. Two of them have religious connotations. Traditionally it is claimed that habitants of Naxxar were amongst the first to help the shipwrecked, including Saint Paul in his ship wreck on the shores of Malta. For this reason many connect the name Naxxar with Nassar (Nasra) which means 'conversion to Christianity'. Others claim that the title is derived from the word “Nsara” or “Nazaroei” which means 'those who believe in the teachings of Christ who came from Nazareth.

The village of Naxxar dates back to thousands of years ago. This is evidenced by the caves at Tal-Qattara and at Ta’ San Brinkaw as well as megalith remains of the Bronze Age period at Tal-Qadi and at Qaliet Marku.

One finds many beautiful properties for rent and sale n Naxxar. the property types are varied but one cannot forget to state that many of Malta's most beautiful houses of character are located this quite village.

San Pawl tat-Targa is a recent prestigious additions to the original village core. It is situated at the outskirts of the original Naxxar. Many of the properties are finished to very high specifications and buying/renting property therein is surely an experience and a worth-while investment.

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