The village originally consisted of a group of small dwellings and farms but eventually grew, becoming a parish in the 17th century.

[4] The statue used in the village feast celebrated on the 2nd week of July is carved in wood by Salvatore Dimech (is-sartx) and shows Our Lady and Gabriel the Archangel.

The population has increased due to large-scale development taking place, largely in the form of apartment blocks replacing villas and their gardens.

The statue is strategically placed at the corner of the street bearing the same name in order to oversee and protect the people living in the village.

[14] Melita Gardens were part of the San Anton Palace, built by the Order of the Knights of St. John in the early 17th century and are now privately owned.

In the late 19th century, it was restored in the Art Noveau architectural style as a typical home of the Maltese aristocracy of the time.