Ta’ Bistra Catacombs

Useful Information

Location:	Triq il-Missjunarji Maltin, Mosta (35.915481, 14.416166)
Open:	All year last Sun of Month 10-16. Closed 01-JAN, Good Friday, 24-DEC, 25-DEC, 31-DEC. [2024]
Fee:	Temporarily closed. Adults EUR 5, Children (12-17) 3.50, Children (6-11) EUR 2.50, Children (0-5) free, Students EUR 3.50, Seniors (60+) 3.50. [2021]
Classification:	Catacomb
Light:	Incandescent
Dimension:
Guided tours:
Photography:
Accessibility:	yes
Bibliography:
Address:	Ta’ Bistra Catacombs, Triq il-Missjunarji Maltin, Mosta, Tel: +356-21-421-381. Heritage Malta Head Office (Ex Royal Naval Hospital), 35, Dawret Fra Giovanni Bichi, Il-Kalkara, KKR 1280, Tel: +356, 22-954-300. E-mail:
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History

1800s	first recorded.
1933	investigated by Captain Charles Zammit.
2004	further studies.
2013	further studies.
2014	further studies.

Description

Ta’ Bistra Catacombs are temporarily closed. They were part of three EU-funded projects, the Cultexchange Project, the Archaeotur Project, and the Rehabilitation of Roman Baths and Christian Catacombs’ (REBACA) Project. The farmhouse which was located above a section of the catacombs, was turned into a small visitor orientation centre. The catacombs were covered by a modern roof as a protection from weathering. The site has a parking lot, is child friendly and wheelchair accessible. We have no idea why it is not open to the public. Probably Ancient Aliens like in Hal Saflieni.