Bubaqra Tower, Żurrieq

Name: Bubaqra Tower
Address: Żurrieq, Malta

#8 among attractions in Żurrieq

Palace, Vernacular architecture

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Bubaqra Tower, formerly named as Saliba Tower, is a fortified house in Bubaqra, limits of Żurrieq, Malta. It was built as a country retreat in the late 16th century. The tower and its gardens have been restored, and now serve as a family retreat. It is officially named as Bubaqra Palace and it is a grade 2 national monument. ()

Completed: 1579 (445 years ago)Coordinates: 35°49'31"N, 14°28'33"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Blue Grotto, Church of St Catherine, Punic building, Chapel of St Catherine.

1.1 miW
Caverns in scenic, coastal surrounds
Blue Grotto
29 min walk • Nestled on the coast of the island of Malta, the Blue Grotto is a stunning natural wonder that has captivated visitors for centuries. This complex of sea caves, located near the village of Wied iz-Zurrieq in the southern part of the island, is renowned for its dazzling...
~1980 ftN
Church
Church of St Catherine, Żurrieq
10 min walk • The Church of St Catherine is a Roman Catholic parish church that serves the village of Żurrieq.
~1820 ftN
Archaeological site
Punic building, Żurrieq
9 min walk • The remains of an unidentified Punic building exist incorporated into several properties in Żurrieq, Malta.
1.2 miNW
Church
Chapel of St Catherine, Qrendi
31 min walk • The Chapel of St Catherine is a small Roman Catholic church located in the village of Qrendi, Malta.
1.2 miNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Parish Church of the Assumption, Qrendi
31 min walk • The Church of the Assumption is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Qrendi, Malta.
0.5 miNE
Windmill
Xarolla Windmill, Żurrieq
14 min walk • The Xarolla Windmill at Żurrieq, Malta is one of the windmills constructed by the Order of St. John in the villages and towns of Malta. It was built in the 18th-century and is presently one of the most preserved windmills in Malta.
1.3 miNE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Leonard's Church, Żurrieq
34 min walk • The Parish Church of St Leonard is a Roman Catholic parish church serving the village of Kirkop in Malta.
0.4 miS
Tower
Wardija Tower, Żurrieq
12 min walk • Wardija Tower, originally known as Torre della Guardia di Giorno and also known as Bubaqra Tower, is a small watchtower in the limits of Żurrieq, Malta. It was completed in June 1659 as the thirteenth of the De Redin towers. Wardija Tower was the last coastal watchtower to be built on the main island of Malta.
1.1 miN
Church
St John's Chapel, Żurrieq
27 min walk • The Chapel of St John the Evangelist is a small Roman Catholic church located in the now uninhibited area known as Ħal Millieri which today forms part of the village of Żurrieq in Malta.
1.3 miW
Tower
Sciuta Tower, Malta Island
34 min walk • Sciuta Tower, also known as Sciutu Tower or Wied iż-Żurrieq Tower, is a small watchtower in Qrendi, Malta. It was completed in 1638 as the fifth of the Lascaris towers. The tower was restored by Din l-Art Ħelwa.
1 miN
Historical place, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Chapel of the Annunciation, Żurrieq
26 min walk • The Chapel of the Annunciation is a Medieval Roman Catholic church located in Ħal-Millieri, limits of Żurrieq, Malta.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bubaqra Tower?

Nearby attractions include Chapel of St Leo, Żurrieq (6 min walk), St Mary's Church, Żurrieq (7 min walk), Church of the Immaculate Conception, Żurrieq (7 min walk), St Luke's Chapel, Żurrieq (8 min walk).

How to get to Bubaqra Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bubaqra Tower:

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Iż-Żurrieq - Callus • Lines: 117, 73 (4 min walk)