Tal-Bir Redoubt, Malta Island

Name: Tal-Bir Redoubt
Address: Malta Island, Malta

#14 among attractions in Malta Island

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Tal-Bir Redoubt, also known as Wied Musa Redoubt, is a redoubt in the limits of Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1715–1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands. Today, the redoubt lies in ruins. ()

Built: 1715 (309 years ago)Coordinates: 35°59'9"N, 14°20'47"E

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Tal-Bir Redoubt – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint Agatha's Tower, Wied Musa Battery, Crivelli Redoubt, Aħrax Tower.

0.8 miS
17th-century fortress with island views
Saint Agatha's Tower, Mellieħa
21 min walk • Saint Agatha's Tower, also known as the Red Tower, Mellieħa Tower or Fort Saint Agatha, is a large bastioned watchtower in Mellieħa, Malta. It was built between 1647 and 1649, as the sixth of the Lascaris towers.
~1310 ftW
Palace
Wied Musa Battery, Mellieħa
7 min walk • Wied Musa Battery, also known as Swatar Battery, is a former artillery battery in Marfa, limits of Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1714–1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands.
0.7 miE
Beach, Park, Outdoor activities
Crivelli Redoubt, Mellieħa
18 min walk • Crivelli Redoubt, also known as Barriera Redoubt or Armier Redoubt, is a redoubt in Armier Bay, Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1715–1716 as part of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands.
1.2 miNE
Tower
Aħrax Tower, Malta Island
31 min walk • Aħrax Tower, originally known as Torre di Lacras, and also known as Armier Tower, Ta' Ħoslien Tower or the White Tower, is a small watchtower overlooking Armier Bay in the limits of Mellieħa, Malta. It was built in 1658 as the sixth of the De Redin towers. An artillery battery was built around it in 1715.
~1470 ftE
Forts and castles
Qortin Redoubt, Malta Island
8 min walk • Qortin Redoubt, also known as Eskalar Redoubt, is a redoubt in the limits of Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1715–1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands.
0.6 miE
35°59'21"N • 14°21'24"E
Palm Beach Resort Malta, Malta Island
16 min walk • Beach, Restaurant
0.5 miNE
Forts and castles
Vendôme Battery, Malta Island
12 min walk • Vendôme Battery, also known as Ta' Maċċu Battery, is an artillery battery near Armier Bay, limits of Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1715–1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands.
0.7 miW
Popular ocean harbor for scuba divers
Ċirkewwa, Malta Island
18 min walk • Ċirkewwa is a harbour situated in the northernmost point of Malta. It is the site of the Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal, where regular car ferries operate to the port of Mġarr in Gozo.

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Which popular attractions are close to Tal-Bir Redoubt?

Nearby attractions include Wied Musa Battery, Mellieħa (7 min walk), Qortin Redoubt, Malta Island (8 min walk), Vendôme Battery, Malta Island (12 min walk), Palm Beach Resort Malta, Malta Island (16 min walk).

How to get to Tal-Bir Redoubt by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tal-Bir Redoubt:

Bus

Aħrax • Lines: 101, 221, 222, 41, 42, N11, X1 (7 min walk)
Baterijja • Lines: 101, 221, 222, 41, 42, N11 (11 min walk)

Ferry

Comino ferries co-op (24 min walk)