Ta' Xbiex

Ta' Xbiex
Local council
Ta' Xbiex seafront and parish church
Ta' Xbiex seafront and parish church
Flag of Ta' Xbiex
Flag
Coat of arms of Ta' Xbiex
Coat of arms
Etymology: "the nets"
Motto: 
Unitate Fortior
Coordinates: 35°53′57″N 14°29′53″E / 35.89917°N 14.49806°E / 35.89917; 14.49806
Country Malta
RegionCentral Region
DistrictNorthern Harbour District
BordersGżira, Msida
Government
 • MayorMax Zammit (PL)
Area
 • Total
0.8 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)
 • Total
2,012
 • Density2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi)
DemonymTa' Ta' Xbiex
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
XBX
Dialing code356
ISO 3166 codeMT-58
Patron saintSt. John of the Cross
Day of festaSunday before 25 November
WebsiteOfficial website

Ta' Xbiex (Maltese pronunciation: [tɐʒˈbɪːʃ])[1] is a locality and Local Council in the Eastern Region of Malta with a population of 2,148 (estimated 2019).[2] It is part of a small headland within the Marsamxett Harbour, right between the villages of Msida and Gżira.

Etymology

The name Ta' Xbiex is said to have originated from it exact geographical location as it faces the rising sun. The Maltese word 'Tbexbex' is descriptive of the sun as it rises. Others say the name might originate from word 'Xbiek' meaning fishing nets as would seem appropriate from its inhabitants being able to sail and fish freely from its shores.[3] Indeed, its coat of arms depicts a ship's wheel, further confirming its connection with the sea.[4]

Important Buildings

Many of the beautiful houses in Ta’ Xbiex house a number of foreign embassies. The Whitehall Mansions has a prestigious address, and an example of unique Maltese architecture. The building presently houses, amongst others, embassies of Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Austria, Ireland, and the British High Commission. In the 1950s it was known as The Wrennery being the residential quarters of the Woman's Royal Naval Service (WRNS).

There are also a number of service providers such as insurance companies, law firms, auditing and accounting firms.

Among the original villas situated in the streets opposite the sea, one finds Villa Oxania, which belonged to the noted physician and leading archaeologist, Sir Temi Zammit (1864-1935), and Villa Cloe, home to Sir Arturo Mercieca (1878-1969), long-time president of the Maltese Courts and a well known political leader. Both patriots died while they held residence at Ta' Xbiex.[citation needed]

St. John of the Cross Church

This church became a parish in 1969 and is run by the Carmelite Monks. Decorated in the Basilical and Roman style, it is known for its quite unique Crucifix which is 420 cm high and 240 cm wide.[5] Put in place in 1971 this large steel Crucifix is based on a drawing by St. John of the Cross and may be the largest reproduction of its kind and the only silhouette cross in the world.[6]

Yachting

Yachts heading out to sea.

For many years in the 1950s various battleships were berthed in the Msida/Ta' Xbiex creek. From the 1960s right up until today, Ta' Xbiex hosts many private boats with people from all nationalities making this location their berthing home for short as well as long stays.[7]

The Royal Malta Yacht Club, sits proudly on the Ta' Xbiex seafront and plays host to the very popular Rolex Middle Sea Race. Tracing its origins back to the 1800s, this yachting club now enjoys well equipped premises and facilities on a site it renovated in 2008. It also houses a 65 berth Yacht Marina in the same location.[8]

Ta' Xbiex is also home to a 720 berth Msida and Ta' Xbiex Yacht Marina. Due to its stratic location, the marina is sought-after for its central location and the shelter afforded from the prevailing North-Westerly winds, while the breakwater protects against a North-Easterly swell.[9]

Several marine services providers are also found in the area. There are a number of restaurants along the coast that take advantage of the location, catering for the yachting community whilst also offering spectacular harbour views of the Bastions in Valletta and Floriana.[10]

Sport

Ta' Xbiex forms part of a sea-side promenada that runs from Pieta all the way to St Julians. It is a very popular route for runners who enjoy a backdrop of historical bastions, seaviews as well as busy city bustle as they move into Gzira, Sliema and St Julians.[11]

Local Council

The Ta' Xbiex Local Council is formed by the following:[12]

Mayor: Max Zammit

Deputy Mayor: Oriana Calleja

Councillors:  Louise Cachia Castelletti

                      Eugenio Muscat

                      Rosario Portelli

Executive Secretary: Yasmine Tonna

Main roads

  • Triq Giuseppe Calì (Giuseppe Calì Street)
  • Triq Abate Rigord (Abate Rigord Street)
  • Triq Enrico Mizzi (Enrico Mizzi Street)
  • Triq il-Prinċipessa Margerita (Princess Margaret Street)
  • Triq il-Prinċipessa Eliżabetta (Princess Elizabeth Street)
  • Triq l-Ambaxxati (Embassy Road)
  • Triq Sir Augustus Bartolo (Sir Augustus Bartolo Street)
  • Triq San Ġwann tas-Salib (St. John of the Cross Street)
  • Triq Sir Ugo Mifsud (Sir Ugo Mifsud Street)
  • Triq L-Imradd
  • Triq Testaferrata (Testaferrata Street)
  • Ir-Rampa Ta' Xbiex (Ta' Xbiex Terrace)
  • Vjal Sir Temi Zammit (Sir Temi Zammit Avenue)
  • Ix-Xatt Ta' Xbiex (Ta' Xbiex Coast Road)
  • No. 2, Whitehall mansion (seat of the German, Dutch and Spanish embassies to Malta)
    No. 2, Whitehall mansion (seat of the German, Dutch and Spanish embassies to Malta)
  • No. 4, Villa Zimmerman
    No. 4, Villa Zimmerman
  • No. 4
    No. 4
  • No. 6, Greek Embassy
    No. 6, Greek Embassy
  • No. 8
    No. 8
  • No. 10
    No. 10
  • No. 12
    No. 12
  • No. 14
    No. 14
  • No. 16, Villa Bel Air, Italian Ambassador's Residence
    No. 16, Villa Bel Air, Italian Ambassador's Residence
  • No. 18, Villa Trafalgar
    No. 18, Villa Trafalgar
  • No. 22, Villa Sunshine, by arch. Mario Meneghello (1962–64)
    No. 22, Villa Sunshine, by arch. Mario Meneghello (1962–64)
  • No. 30
    No. 30
  • No. 31-32, Vincenti Buildings by Gustavo R. Vincenti
    No. 31-32, Vincenti Buildings by Gustavo R. Vincenti
  • No. 34 (Art Deco details)
    No. 34 (Art Deco details)
  • No. 38, Villa Torregiani
    No. 38, Villa Torregiani
  • No. 40
    No. 40
  • No. 42
    No. 42
  • No. 51, Villa The Vines
    No. 51, Villa The Vines
  • No. 54, Villa Gloria by Alberto La Ferla in Stile Littorio[13]
    No. 54, Villa Gloria by Alberto La Ferla in Stile Littorio[13]
  • No. 55, Villa Ebe
    No. 55, Villa Ebe
  • Royal Malta Yacht Club - Ta' Xbiex Marina
    Royal Malta Yacht Club - Ta' Xbiex Marina
  • No. 6, Vjal Sir Temi Zammit
    No. 6, Vjal Sir Temi Zammit
  • No. 4 Triq Sir Augustus Bartolo
    No. 4 Triq Sir Augustus Bartolo

References

  1. ^ MacGill, Thomas (1839). A hand book, or guide, for strangers visiting Malta. Malta: Luigi Tonna. p. 86.
  2. ^ "Ta' Xbiex (Locality, Malta) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Ta' Xbiex in Malta". My Guide Malta. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Ta' Xbiex - Coat of arms (crest) of Ta' Xbiex". www.heraldry-wiki.com. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Ta' Xbiex in Malta". My Guide Malta. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  6. ^ St. John of the Cross Church. "St John of the Cross Church, Ta' Xbiex". stjohnofthecross.net/.
  7. ^ "The Ta'Xbiex Yacht Marina". The Biddy Blog. 31 May 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Marinas & Anchorages". www.rolexmiddlesearace.com. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Creek Developments Msida Marina | The most popular Marina in Malta". Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Ta' Xbiex in Malta". My Guide Malta. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  11. ^ "Ta' Xbiex". funmalta. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  12. ^ "Mayor and Councillors". localgovernment.gov.mt (in Maltese). Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  13. ^ "Villa Gloria in Ta' Xbiex also manifests influence of the Stile Littorio idiom. From a distance the villa looks much like the other villas surrounding it. However, a closer and critical inspection reveals an astute illusion. The columns along the façade are similar to a fascio... Having been built in the 1930s it is at least tempting to consider the possibility that the fascio was not an accidental inclusion, but an intentional design element of these peculiar columns." Muscat, Mark Geoffrey (2016). Maltese Architecture 1900–1970: Progress and Innovations. Valletta: Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti. p. 56. ISBN 9789990932065.

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