Gharghur

Overview

Ħal Għargħur, also known as Għargħur, is one of the smallest and oldest towns in Malta.

Għargħur is situated on the top of a hill between two valleys and has a population of 2,500 inhabitants.

Other names

Casal Gregorio, Gargur, Ħal Għargħur, Hal Għargħur

History

Għargħur was a small community living in a place where drinking water and fertile soils were particularly scarce. Despite this, the inhabitants funded the construction of a parish church and several other chapels that house beautiful Baroque art. The main attraction of the village, apart from its countryside, is the Church of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle.

Genealogy

ADAMI Archive

• Marriages 1599-1737, St. Bartholomew (San Bartolomeo Apostolo) [Adami, v. 8]
• Marriages, 1737-1826 [Adami, v. 8 cont.)

Diocese of Malta Archive

• Bap. 3 1814-1851 (MMML7331)
• Bap. 4 1852-1889 (MMML7332)
• Mat. 4 1817-1863 (MMML7335)
• Def. 2 1627-1845 (MMML7333)
• Def. 3 1845-1891 (MMML7336)

Source:
Wikipedia