Three Villages Explained

The Three Villages (mt|It-Tliet Irħula) refers to the Maltese villages of Attard, Balzan, and Lija located around the centre of the island.^[1] The Three Villages are known as such because of their close proximity to one another. In some cases, one side of a street is part of one village while the opposite side of the same street is part of another village.

The three villages are also very similar in layout and age.^{[2] [3] [4]}

History

During the Order of St. John, the three villages were sought after for country residences and hunting lodges, of which many built there large palaces as a symbol of nobility and to some extent even superiority over the rest of Maltese society.^[5]

Demographics

From 1993 to 2014, the population of Attard and Lija increased by 70%, whilst Balzan's population decreased by 20% and grew in age.^[6]

See also

• Three Cities

Notes and References

1. Book: Richards, Brian. Malta. 2008. New Holland Publishers. London. 89. 978-1845378714.
2. Web site: The Three Villages travel - Lonely Planet. Lonely. Planet. Lonely Planet.
3. Book: Rix, Juliet. Malta. 26 January 2018. Bradt Travel Guides. 232. 9781841624525.
4. Book: Bain, Carolyn. Malta & Gozo. 26 January 2018. Lonely Planet. 133. 9781741045406.
5. Ciappara, Frans (1998). Society and inquisition in Malta 1743-1798. Durhem E-Theses. Durham University. p. 29-30.
6. News: Debono. James. 4 August 2015. Marsa loses half of its population in 20 years. Malta Today. 26 January 2018.