Place to visit
Birkirkara Old Train Station, Malta: what it is and when to go
Birkirkara Old Train Station is a museum (L-Istazzjon Antik ta' Birkirkara) in Malta (La Valeta). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to June, September to November. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum · History, Museums and art
- Local name
- L-Istazzjon Antik ta' Birkirkara
- Where
- Malta
- Best time
- March to June, September to November.
- Nearest airport
- MLA Valletta, 6.0 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu 09:30-15:30; We 16:00-19:30; Th-Mo off
- Price
- Gratis
- Coordinates
- 35.89535, 14.464
What it is and where
Birkirkara Old Train Station is a museum (L-Istazzjon Antik ta' Birkirkara) in Malta (La Valeta).
It is in La Valeta, where this site lists 278 more places to see, 4.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.89535, 14.464; the nearest main airport is Malta International Airport (MLA, Valletta), 6.0 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malta (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the History and Museums and art places in Malta. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Birkirkara Old Train Station is March to June, September to November.
- JanPossible9:49
- FebPossible10:41
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:54
- JunBest time14:25
- JulPossible14:13
- AugPossible13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovBest time10:04
- DecPossible9:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | March to June, September to November | December to February, July to August |
| Museums and art | March to June, September to November | December to February, July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Birkirkara Old Train Station has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Malta in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Malta
To enter Malta there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Malta checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the British plug: an adapter is essential); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Saint Mary's Parish ChurchHistory · Temples96 m
- Saint HelenHistory · Temples530 m
- Baby Jesus MuseumMuseum548 m
- Madonna tal-ĦerbaTemples653 m
- Wignacourt AqueductHistory · Architecture698 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Malta guide.
More in Malta: History
- City of Valletta
- Ġgantija Temples
- Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum: Museum
- It-Tempji ta' Ħaġar Qim
- Monument ta' Ħal Luqa: Monument
- Concatedral de San Juan
Every Malta place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Birkirkara Old Train Station?
It is a museum (L-Istazzjon Antik ta' Birkirkara in the local language) in Malta.
When is the best time to visit Birkirkara Old Train Station?
March to June, September to November. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35.
How do you get to Birkirkara Old Train Station?
The nearest main airport is Malta International Airport (MLA), 6.0 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Malta is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Malta map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Saint Mary's Parish Church, Saint Helen, Baby Jesus Museum. The rest is in the Malta guide.
Keep reading
- La Valeta278 places to see in and around La Valeta, Malta: City of Valletta, Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, Filfla. Best time: March to June, September to November.
- History147 places for history in Malta, from City of Valletta to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to June, September to November. Each with its own season by altitu
- MaltaBefore travelling to Malta: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
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