# Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Rabat, Malta: what it is and when to go > Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Rabat is a church in Rabat, Malta (Il-Knisja ta' Santa Marija ta' Ġesù) (Valletta). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malta: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/church-of-the-nativity-of-our-lady/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Church in Rabat, Malta · Temples - **Local name:** Il-Knisja ta' Santa Marija ta' Ġesù - **Where:** Malta - **Best time:** March to June and September to November. - **Nearest airport:** MLA Valletta, 9.3 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 35.88328, 14.40019 ## What it is and where Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Rabat is a church in Rabat, Malta (Il-Knisja ta' Santa Marija ta' Ġesù) (Valletta). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malta: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Valletta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/la-valeta/), where this site lists 278 more places to see, 10 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 35.88328, 14.40019; the nearest main airport is Malta International Airport (MLA, Valletta), 9.3 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malta (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.883283%2C14.400186) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.883283%2C14.400186) It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/espiritual/) places in Malta. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Rabat is **March to June and September to November**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 49 | | February | Possible | 10 h 41 | | March | Best time | 11 h 44 | | April | Best time | 12 h 55 | | May | Best time | 13 h 54 | | June | Best time | 14 h 25 | | July | Possible | 14 h 13 | | August | Possible | 13 h 22 | | September | Best time | 12 h 13 | | October | Best time | 11 h 04 | | November | Best time | 10 h 04 | | December | Possible | 9 h 35 | 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. When to go to Malta in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/#cuando-ir). ## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the British plug: an adapter is essential); emergencies: 112. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Basilica of St Paul, Rabat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/iglesia-colegiada-san-pablo/): Church in Rabat Malta · 187 m - [Domvs Romana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/domus-romana/): Roman-era house just outside the walls of Mdina, Malta · 208 m - [Wignacourt Museum and Saint Paul's Grotto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/wignacourt-museum-and-saint-paul-s-grotto/): Museum · 215 m - [Mdina Gate](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/mdina-gate/): City gate in Mdina, Malta · 345 m - [St. Paul's Catacombs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/st-paul-s-catacombs/): Christian catacombs in Malta · 345 m Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Malta guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/). ## More in Malta: Temples - [St John's Co-Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/concatedral-de-san-juan/): cathedral in Valletta, Malta - [St Paul's Cathedral, Mdina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/catedral-de-san-pablo/): cathedral in Mdina, Malta - [Church of Our Lady of Victory, Valletta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/nuestra-senora-de-la-victoria/): church in Valletta, Malta - [Rotunda of Mosta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/santa-maria-assunta/): church in Mosta, Malta - [Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Valletta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/nuestra-senora-del-monte-carmelo/): church in Valletta, Malta - [Church of St Catherine of Italy, Valletta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/santa-catalina-de-alejandria/): church building in Valletta, Malta Every Malta place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/espiritual/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Rabat? It is a church in Rabat, Malta (Il-Knisja ta' Santa Marija ta' Ġesù in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malta: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Rabat? March to June and September to November. In June there are 14 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 35. ### How do you get to Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Rabat? The nearest main airport is Malta International Airport (MLA), 9.3 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.883283%2C14.400186) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Malta is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/#moverse). ### 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 [Basilica of St Paul, Rabat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/iglesia-colegiada-san-pablo/), [Domvs Romana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/domus-romana/), [Wignacourt Museum and Saint Paul's Grotto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/wignacourt-museum-and-saint-paul-s-grotto/). The rest is in [the Malta guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/malta/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/138463407), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37813477), CC0. More about Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Rabat on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Nativity_of_Our_Lady%2C_Rabat). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. 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