Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About: Fgura!

Let me whisk you away to Fgura, a modern Maltese town that’s amazingly young but packed with stories from long ago.

A Town That Sprouted Quickly

Fgura looks modern, and that’s because most of it grew up after World War II. Before that, it was just a handful of farmhouses and fields! Today, it’s one of Malta’s busiest and densest towns, popular for shopping, homes, and buzzing with life.Ancient Secrets in the Ground

Guess what? Under the new town, there are really old stories buried! In 1948, people digging found six Phoenician tombs from about the 4th century BC—bones, pottery and all. That means long ago, people lived here even before the Romans!

Who Named the Town?

The name Fgura comes from a local family called Ficura who owned land around here long ago. That’s how the name stuck—and eventually became the name of the town!

The Tent-Looking Church

The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is not like other churches. Built in 1988, it looks like a floating tent, with triangular openings on all four sides! It was officially blessed in 1990 and is one of Fgura’s most famous landmarks.

Celebrations and Scouts

Every year on the second Sunday of July, Fgura celebrates a big festa in honour of its patron saint, Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Nearly everybody joins in!

There’s also a lively Scout group that teaches teamwork and even has a marching band. They sometimes welcome visitors from other countries too!

Green Hopes for the Future

Fgura isn’t just buildings and roads—it’s planning something green and playful too! Soon, the town will have a huge 52,000 m² District Park, complete with adventure zones, playgrounds, sports areas, and paths for walking or cycling. Even local kids helped design it!

Goals, Cheers, and Football

And here’s a sporty twist! Fgura United F.C. is the town’s very own football club, founded in 1971. They play in Malta’s Challenge League and have their own home ground where fans cheer for them!

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