Għallis Battery, Buġibba

#15 among attractions in Buġibba

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Għallis Battery, also known as Pondéves Battery, was an artillery battery in Magħtab, limits of Naxxar, Malta. It was built in 1715–1716 by the Order of Saint John as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands. The battery has been largely destroyed, but some remains can still be seen. ()

Built: 1715 (309 years ago)Coordinates: 35°56'58"N, 14°26'46"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Victoria Lines, Ximenes Redoubt, Salina Catacombs, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Redoubt.

1.3 miS
Memorial
Victoria Lines, Għargħur
33 min walk • The Victoria Lines, originally known as the North West Front, are a line of fortifications that spans 12 kilometres along the width of Malta, dividing the north of the island from the more heavily populated south.
1.1 miW
Forts and castles
Ximenes Redoubt, Buġibba
30 min walk • Ximenes Redoubt is a redoubt in Salina Bay, Naxxar, 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, and it was originally called Salina Right Redoubt.
1.2 miW
Catacombs
Salina Catacombs, Buġibba
32 min walk • The Salina Catacombs are a cluster of small catacombs located near the Church of the Annunciation in Salina, Naxxar, in Malta. Although small when compared to the catacombs of St. Paul and St.
0.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Redoubt, Buġibba
22 min walk • Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Redoubt is a redoubt in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, limits of Naxxar, Malta. It was built in 1715–1716 by the Order of Saint John as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands. Today, the redoubt still exists and is in relatively good condition.
1.4 miNW
Tower
Qawra Tower, Buġibba
35 min walk • Qawra Tower, also known as Qawra Point Tower or Fra Ben Tower, is a small watchtower in Qawra, limits of St. Paul's Bay, Malta. It was completed in 1638 as the fourth of the Lascaris towers. An artillery battery was built around the tower in 1715. Today, the tower and battery are a restaurant.
0.7 miW
Historical place, View point, Tower
Għallis Tower, Naxxar
18 min walk • Għallis Tower, originally known as Torre delle Saline, is a small watchtower in Salina, limits of Naxxar, Malta. It was completed in 1658 as the second of the De Redin towers. Today, the tower is in good condition.
0.5 miSE
Tower
Saint Mark's Tower, Buġibba
12 min walk • Saint Mark's Tower, originally known as Torre del Cortin and also known as Qalet Marku Tower, is a small watchtower in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq, limits of Naxxar, Malta. It was completed in 1658 as the third of the De Redin towers. Today, the tower is in good condition.
1.6 miSE
Church
Madliena, Buġibba
41 min walk • Madliena is an area in Swieqi, Malta, formerly part of the adjacent town of Għargħur. It takes its name from a chapel dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene, which was built in the area in 1490.
0.5 miSW
Village
Magħtab, Buġibba
12 min walk • Magħtab is a Maltese village within the local council of Naxxar. Magħtab is mostly known for Malta's largest landfill. Since Malta joined the E.U in 2004, the landfill has been closed. Rehabilitation of the closed landfill is in progress. The Il-Widna acoustic mirror is located 1,410 metres.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Għallis Battery?

Nearby attractions include Magħtab, Buġibba (12 min walk), Saint Mark's Tower, Buġibba (12 min walk), Għallis Tower, Naxxar (18 min walk), Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Redoubt, Buġibba (22 min walk).

How to get to Għallis Battery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Għallis Battery:

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Maghtab • Lines: 212, 222, 225, N11 (12 min walk)
Caghaq • Lines: 103, 13, 212, 222, 225, N11, Td11, X1 (23 min walk)