That “dreadful awful hole” in Pietà
13 Jan 2026 – 6.00PM – 7.30PM – Malta Enterprise, Gwardamangia Hill, Pietà MEC 0001, Malta
Join us on Wednesday 13th January 2026 for the public lecture ‘That “dreadful awful hole” in Pietà’, being held at the Malta Enterprise Conference Room, St Luke’s Hospital, Guardamangia, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
For nearly two centuries, Villa Frere has captivated visitors with its rich and varied history, and none of its features has stirred more curiosity than the mysterious “dreadful awful hole”. Edward Said, founding volunteer of The Friends of Villa Frere, will uncover the story behind this intriguing feature.
After the lecture, guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary drink by the tempietto.
All proceeds support the ongoing upkeep of Villa Frere’s historic gardens, managed by The Friends of Villa Frere under the auspices of Heritage Malta.
Tickets are available online or from any Heritage Malta museum or site.
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Astronomical Observations
23 Jan 2026 – 6.45PM – 9.30PM – Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra Archaeological Park, Triq Hagar Qim, Il-Qrendi QRD 2501, Malta
Join us on Friday 23rd January 2026 at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ħaġar Qim for a special evening where the prehistoric world meets the night sky. Organised in collaboration with the Astronomical Society of Malta, this event blends astronomy and archaeology in an unforgettable setting.
Participants will be divided into two groups: one will join a curator’s tour of Ħaġar Qim, discovering its 5000-year-old architecture and its relationship with the surrounding landscape, while the other will take part in a guided astronomy session with telescope observations of Jupiter, Saturn, the Moon, and other deep-sky objects.
Each activity will be offered once in Maltese and once in English. After the first session, groups will switch so all participants can experience both the astronomy session and the archaeological tour. The event runs from 6:45pm to 9:30pm.
Light nibbles will be served before the activities begin, and comfortable footwear is recommended.
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