Gzira experiences

Gżira is a town in the north-eastern coast of Malta pop. approx. 8,000, between Msida & Sliema, and bordering on Ta' Xbiex, with its famed yacht marina and Embassy Row. The word Gżira means "island" in Maltese, and the town is named after Manoel Island which lies just adjacent to the town. The seafront of Gżira is famed for its breathtaking views of the walled city of Valletta, which are illuminated at night, forming a picturesque backdrop to Manoel Island, the yacht marina and a seafront public garden.

Important Buildings, Associations and Groups in Gżira

Places of Interest:

• The Strand, and the waterfront shopping district
• Yacht Marina, and adjacent gardens
• Monument to the Council of Europe
• Fort Manoel
• Parish Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
• Empire Stadium

Schools:

• Stella Maris College: A boys' Church school run by the Lasallian Brothers.
• St. Monica School: This is also another modern Catholic Church school. This school for girls, is run by the Augustinian Sisters, Servants of Jesus & Mary. Like Stella Maris College, it caters both for primary as well as secondary education.
• Antonio Bosio: A Government-run school

Gżira Main Roads

1. Triq D'Argens (Rue D'Argens)
2. Triq il-Gżira (Island Street)
3. Triq l-Imsida (Msida Road)
4. Triq M.A. Vassalli (Regional Road)
5. Triq Reggie Miller (Reggie Miller Street)
6. Triq Tas-Sliema (Sliema Road)
7. Xatt il-Gżira (Gżira Strand)
8. Xatt ta' Ta' Xbiex (Ta' Xbiex Strand)

Gżira Streets that show the Roman Catholic Faith

1. Triq De La Salle (De La Salle Street)
2. Triq il-Madonna tal-Ġebla (Our Lady of Rock Street)
3. Triq l-Immakulata Kunċizzjoni (Immaculate Conception Street)
4. Triq San Albert (St. Albert Street)
5. Triq San Ġorġ (St. George Street)