Mnajdra Temples reopen to the public

After extensive repair and restoration works, the temples of Mnajdra are now being re-opened to the public. The temples had suffered a partial collapse in 1994 due to exceptionally heavy rain and a subsequent saturation of the fill between the lower and the middle temple, causing the collapse of a number of boulders which resulted in a considerable amount of damage.

A rebuilding project was promptly undertaken, but the temple became the target of night-time vandals, in October 1996, when the ancient blocks were daubed with black paint. The temple was closed for an indefinite period whilst restoration works took place in an attempt to reverse the damage. Although this proved to be a long and arduous task, visitors can now enjoy the site in a well-preserved state and in a protected environment worthy of the megalithic temples.

Standard adult entrance tickets (ie. for people aged between 19 and 65) to museums and sites managed by the Museums Department cost Lm1.00. The public is kindly requested to note that tickets purchased at Hagar Qim are also valid as entrance tickets to Mnajdra. Bearers of ISIC cards, Karta Anzjan and Karta Úaæúaæ gain free entrance. Visitors under the age of 19 or over the age of 65 are also entitled to free entrance on showing proof of their age. The public is also reminded that the summer opening hours for Mnajdra and other sites in Malta are from 7.45 to 14.00 from Monday to Sunday, and in Gozo, from 8.30 to 17.00, also from Monday to Sunday.