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Mgarr ( or L- Imġarr ), formerly known as Mgiarro, is a small town in the northwest of the island of Malta. Mgarr is a typical rural community in a remote area west of Mosta. It is surrounded by rich farmland and vineyards. Many of its 3114 inhabitants (as of 31 December 2010) are the main or part-time farmers.

History and Development

The story of Mgarr begins as rural community and property of some patrician families from Mdina, such as the Vasallo family. Mgiarro was given by the King of Sicily Inguanez the family, and some time later they sold it to the Falsone family. Over time, the land was divided and inherited the different offspring.

Mgarr is pretty grown up now and is still considered a rural community with fresh air, far from the industrial centers of Malta.

Mġarrs rustic environment includes many rural places, like Bingemma, Wardija, Fomm ir - Rih and Gnejna Bay.

Mgarr has two important archaeological sites: Ta ' Hagrat, which is still in good condition, lying in a field near the city center, Ta' Skorba, excavated in 1963, is located just outside the city.

In Mgarr is popular with people who wander into its surroundings or drive to the nearby beaches for swimming in their cars.

Church

Only at the beginning of the 20th century was Mgarr own parish and got its own church. This church has one of the largest domes in the world after that of Mosta. The unique oval shape of the dome points to the large amount of money that was earned from the sale of eggs laid in the city: More than 300,000 units have been sold for this project.

The parish church of Sta. Maria is a smaller copy of the Rotunda of Mosta. Its construction was started in 1912 and made ​​possible by self-work and generous donations from the sale of agricultural products of the parishioners. Despite all efforts to accelerate the construction, he could only be completed in 1946.

The church stands on an elevated site and this terrace offers an impressive view over the fertile fields and the adjacent hills. Many old houses still exist in the narrow streets around the church. Modern buildings and a residential estate were added later.

Signor di Mugiarro

This title is linked to the territory of present-day Mgarr, which was inherited by the families Inguanez and Falsone to their offspring. The Vasallo family had this item since the 15th century and bequeathed it to the eldest daughter and her descendants. He was never taken up by the British Royal Commission in their studies of Maltese nobility, since he was based on Italian origins. Current holder of the title " the Signor Mugiarro " is Principate Giuseppe Said as the oldest heritage of führeren lordship of Mgarr (or Migarro ).

  • Title: Signores di Mugiarro
  • Donated: 1442
  • To: Antonio Inguanez, Barone di Ghariexem e Tabia, Signore di San Giorgio e Saccaya.
  • From: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies
  • Owner: His descendants for all time
  • Current owner: Principate Giuseppe Said, 18, ​​Signore di Mugiarro

Twinning

Mgarr maintains a partnership with a city:

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