Lippija Tower, Manikata

Name: Lippija Tower
Address: Manikata, Malta

#7 among attractions in Manikata

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Lippija Tower, also known as Ġnejna Tower, is a small watchtower in Ġnejna Bay, limits of Mġarr, Malta. It was completed in 1637 as the first of the Lascaris towers. Today, the tower is in good condition. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1637 (387 years ago)Coordinates: 35°55'23"N, 14°20'55"E

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Lippija Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ta' Ħaġrat Temples, Ras ir-Raħeb, Mgarr Church, Għajn Tuffieħa Tower.

1.2 miE
Archeological site with megalithic ruins
Ta' Ħaġrat Temples, Manikata
30 min walk • The Ta' Ħaġrat temples in Mġarr, Malta is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with several other Megalithic temples. They are amongst the world's oldest religious sites. The larger Ta' Ħaġrat temple dates from the Ġgantija phase; the smaller is dated to the Saflieni phase.
1.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Marine reserve
Ras ir-Raħeb, Manikata
42 min walk • Ras ir-Raħeb, known also as Ras il-Knejjes is a scenic limestone promontory in north western Malta, close to the hamlet of Baħrija. The headland is located in the administrative area of the council of Rabat. Ras ir-Raħeb lies in the north western corner of the Rabat-Dingli-Mdina plateau, just off Fomm ir-Riħ Bay.
1 miE
Church, Neoclassical architecture
Mgarr Church, Xemxija
26 min walk • The Parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven is a Roman Catholic parish church in Mġarr, Malta, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. It was constructed between 1912 and 1946 on the site of an earlier church which had existed since around 1400.
0.6 miNW
Beach, Outdoor activities, Park
Għajn Tuffieħa Tower, Mellieħa
16 min walk • Għajn Tuffieħa Tower is a small watchtower in Għajn Tuffieħa, limits of Mġarr, Malta. It was completed in 1637 as the second of the Lascaris towers. The tower is in good condition.
0.6 miNE
Museum
Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths, Manikata
15 min walk • The Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths were discovered in 1929 during government works to cap a fresh water spring in the area. This spring, or a similar one, might explain why the baths, which needed a constant flow of large amounts of water, were built in Għajn Tuffieħa.
0.6 miE
Palace
Zammitello Palace, Manikata
17 min walk • The Zamittello Palace, also known as Castello Zamittello or Zamittello Tower, is a 19th-century Victorian countryside folly on the outskirts of Mġarr, Malta, on the road leading to Ġnejna.
~820 ftW
Tower
Lascaris towers, Manikata
4 min walk • The Lascaris Towers are a series of mostly small coastal watchtowers built in Malta by the Order of Saint John between 1637 and 1652. The first seven towers were built around the coast of mainland Malta between 1637 and 1638. Between 1647 and 1652, a large tower was also built on mainland Malta, and two smaller ones were built on Gozo.
0.7 miN
35°55'58"N • 14°20'59"E
GoldenBay Horse Riding, Malta Island
18 min walk • Horseback riding tours, Outdoor activities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lippija Tower?

Nearby attractions include Lascaris towers, Manikata (4 min walk), Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths, Manikata (15 min walk), Għajn Tuffieħa Tower, Mellieħa (16 min walk), Zammitello Palace, Manikata (17 min walk).

How to get to Lippija Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lippija Tower:

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Ġnejna • Lines: 101 (8 min walk)
Għajn Tuffieħa - Mixquqa • Lines: 101, 44 (12 min walk)