Wolseley Battery, Malta Island

Name: Wolseley Battery
Address: Malta Island, Malta

#22 among attractions in Malta Island

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Wolseley Battery is an artillery battery in Delimara, Marsaxlokk, Malta. It was built by the British between 1897 and 1899, and is located close to Fort Tas-Silġ. Today, the battery still exists, but it is not accessible to the public. ()

Built: 1897 (127 years ago)Coordinates: 35°50'9"N, 14°33'28"E

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Wolseley Battery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort San Lucian, Fort Delimara, Parish Church of Our Lady of Pompei, Riħama Battery.

0.9 miSW
Forts and castles
Fort San Lucian, Marsaxlokk
23 min walk • Fort San Lucian, also known as Saint Lucian Tower or simply Fort San Luċjan, stands as a bastion of history in the picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk, Malta. This coastal fortification, constructed in 1610 by the Order of Saint John, was strategically placed...
0.8 miS
Forts and castles
Fort Delimara, Marsaxlokk
21 min walk • Nestled on the rocky coast of Marsaxlokk, Fort Delimara stands as a sentinel guarding the southeastern tip of Malta. This imposing fortification, constructed between 1876 and 1888, is a remarkable example of British military architecture and the island's rich military...
0.8 miNW
Church
Parish Church of Our Lady of Pompei, Marsaxlokk
22 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of Pompei is a Roman Catholic parish church located in the fishing village of Marsaxlokk in Malta.
1.1 miNE
Forts and castles
Riħama Battery, Cottonera
28 min walk • Riħama Battery is an artillery battery in Marsaskala, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1714–1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the coasts of the Maltese Islands. The battery still exists, although it is in a dilapidated state with part of it having collapsed.
1.6 miNW
Church
St. Catherine's Old Church, Żejtun
42 min walk • St. Catherine's Old Church, also known as St. Gregory's Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Żejtun. The church and its complex sit towards the outskirts of the town, commanding views over Marsascala Bay, St. Thomas' Bay and Marsaxlokk harbour.
0.9 miS
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Delimara Lighthouse, Malta Island
25 min walk • The Delimara Lighthouse is an active lighthouse on the island of Malta. It is the second lighthouse to be built on the Delimara point near Marsaxlokk at the southern end of the island.
0.6 miN
Forts and castles
Saint Paul's Battery, Malta Island
15 min walk • Saint Paul's Battery, also known as Ta' Lombardi Battery, is an artillery battery in Marsaxlokk, Malta. It stands on high ground at the shoreward end of Delimara Point, above il-Ħofra-z-Zgħira.
1.1 miNW
Temple
Ħal Ġinwi temple, Marsaxlokk
28 min walk • The Ħal Ġinwi temple was a prehistoric megalithic temple site located southeast of Żejtun, Malta dating back to the Ġgantija phase.
0.8 miNE
Temple
Xrobb l-Għaġin Temple, Malta Island
21 min walk • Xrobb l-Għaġin Temple is a ruined megalithic temple in Xrobb l-Għaġin, limits of Marsaxlokk, Malta. After being identified in 1913, the site was excavated between 1914 and 1915.
0.8 miNW
Temple, Ancient Greek architecture
Tas-Silġ, Marsaxlokk
20 min walk • Tas-Silġ is a rounded hilltop on the south-east coast of the island of Malta, overlooking Marsaxlokk Bay, and close to the town of Żejtun.
0.8 miW
Forts and castles
Vendôme Tower, Marsaxlokk
20 min walk • Vendôme Tower is a tour-reduit in Marsaxlokk, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1715 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the coasts of the Maltese Islands. It is the only surviving tour-reduit in Malta. Today, Vendôme Tower houses the headquarters of Marsaxlokk F.C.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wolseley Battery?

Nearby attractions include St Peter's Pool, Malta Island (8 min walk), Saint Paul's Battery, Malta Island (15 min walk), Xrobb l-Għaġin Tower, Malta Island (18 min walk), Vendôme Tower, Marsaxlokk (20 min walk).

How to get to Wolseley Battery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wolseley Battery:

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Marsaxlokk - Delimara • Lines: 119 (8 min walk)
Marsaxlokk - Abdosir • Lines: 119, 210, 81 (18 min walk)