Santa Luċija
Santa Luċija is a village in the Southern Region of Malta, with a population of 3,623 as of January 2022. It is one of the modern towns developed in Malta during the 20th century. By virtue of an article which appeared in Government Gazette of 7 July 1961, its location is defined as the area between Tal-Barrani and Luqa By-Pass. Santa Luċija was named after a 16th-century chapel located in the vicinity. The Parish Church is dedicated to Pope Pius X. It is home of the Chinese Garden of Serenity. Located there is a hypogeum which was discovered in 1973.
Attractions and places of interest
- Chinese Garden of Serenity, a Chinese traditional garden
- Sphere of Life, a commemorative monument by Paul Vella Critien
- Votive Column, a monument representing fertility
Zones in Santa Luċija
- Bir-Ġurat
- Roqba
- Sqajjaq t'Isfel
- Ta' Garnaw
- Ta' Garriba
- Taċ-Ċagħki
- Tal-Lampat
- Tax-Xewk
Main Roads
- Dawret it-Torri
- Triq Katarina Vitale
- Triq Marija DeDominicis
- Triq Ħal-Luqa
- Triq il-Begonja
- Triq il-Pepprin
- Triq il-Prinjoli
- Triq Tal-Barrani
- Vjal l-Oleandri
Twin towns – sister cities
Santa Luċija is twinned with:- Carlentini, Italy
- Gabiano, Italy
- Gusu District, China