Living in Żebbuġ, Malta — Area Guide for Buyers

Key facts

Official title: Città Rohan (since 1777)
Patron: St Philip of Agira
Famous sons: Dun Karm Psaila, Mikiel Anton Vassalli
Homes: Houses of character, townhouses, villas

Żebbuġ — not to be confused with the Gozitan village of the same name — is a historic town in central Malta. In 1777 Grand Master Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc granted it city status, and it still carries the title Città Rohan.

Heritage

The parish Church of St Philip, dedicated to the town’s patron, St Philip of Agira.
The birthplaces of Dun Karm Psaila, Malta’s national poet, and Mikiel Anton Vassalli, the father of the written Maltese language.
Narrow streets of old townhouses, chapels and wayside niches.

Property in Żebbuġ

Houses of character and townhouses in the old core.
Villas and maisonettes in newer areas.
Farmhouses towards the countryside.

Who it suits

Buyers looking for history and character in a quieter town, families wanting more space, and anyone drawn to the countryside between Żebbuġ, Siġġiewi and Rabat. See Siġġiewi.

Questions & answers

Why is Żebbuġ called Città Rohan?

Grand Master Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc granted Żebbuġ city status in 1777, and the town took his name as its title.

Who was born in Żebbuġ?

Malta’s national poet Dun Karm Psaila, who wrote the words of the national anthem, and Mikiel Anton Vassalli, known as the father of the written Maltese language.

Can foreigners buy property in Żebbuġ?

Yes. EU citizens buying their main residence need no permit; non-EU buyers, and EU citizens buying a second home, normally need an AIP permit unless the property is in a Special Designated Area. See our AIP permit guide.

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